Determining the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil - Soil Properties: Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation - page 322

Figure 21-1 Unconfined
Compression Test
Apparatus [2]
Figure 21-2 Unconfined
Compression Test Apparatus
(Courtesy of Soiltest, Inc.)
Drying oven
Balance (with accuracy to 0.01 g)
Miscellaneous equipment: trimming tools, remolding apparatus,
moisture content containers, etc.