3d Printing Technology In Geotechnical Applications 4
probe, the 3d sensor holder is utilized to aid in the sensor positioning into the syringe and then
followed by a slot sealing using an epoxy [4].De aired water is then used to fill the barrel of the
syringe. The plunger then is pushed forward up to the point that water comes out from the
needle; this enables the air bubbles to be removed out.
A 3D-printed odometer for 1D consolidation tests
As demonstrated in figure 3 below, the 3d printer odometer acts as a small cylindrical
clay soil accommodator having a diameter of 12 millimeters with a height of 8 millimeters. The
odometer has been customized to maintain the loading which is applied during the techniques
and in the end overcoming the applied load. The layers of the lead shots present at the weight
holders help in adjusting the vertical loads. Additionally, to track the vertical settlement during
the pore water diffusion, close-range photogrammetry technique and the particle image
velocimetry are applied, with the dots being attached. Essentially, the odometer is modular in
design, to allow for the customization of each component and ensuring that the purpose of the
intended geotechnical application is met [5].
Measuring the electrical resistivity anisotropy of unsaturated soil by integrating the four-probe
method and SWCC device
As shown in the figure below, the resistivity of the 3d printer makes the two sets of the
four probe arrays to be in different planes or rather positions. This allows for the easy
determination of the resistivity without any mutual interference. The sample cell is having a
diameter of 70mm in its outer surface and inner surface diameter of 60 millimeters, and a lighter
height of 40 millimeters, internal height 30 millimeters. This sample cell is fitted into the SWCC
device testing system. Form the two mica samples; the experimental results demonstrate that
increasing the suction or slightly decreasing the degree of saturation will continually result into

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