| D1 and D2 | Indication of the absence, 1, or existence, 2, of a drainage system |
| G1 and G2 | Indication of the absence, 1, or addition, 2 of a geotextile |
| GMC | Gravimetric Moisture Content |
| GSP | Going Stick Penetration |
| GSS | Going Stick Shear |
| ITD | Impact Test Device |
| ITI | Impact Test Index |
| M1 and M2 | Indication of the two levels of moisture content tested. |
| RPS | Rotational Peak Shear |
| TDR | Time Domain Reflectometry |
| VMC | Volumetric Moisture Content |