Abstract:Experimental teaching is a very important part in teaching soil mechanics. But in current experimental teaching of soil mechanics, the software and hardware in the laboratories of soil mechanics, the teaching contents and models of the experimental teaching can’t completely meet the need to training innovative talents. Based on an investigation research, some weaknesses or problems in experimental teaching of soil mechanics are found, and some associated reforming methods are suggested. During past near two years, the teaching effectiveness of the geotechnical experimental has largely been improved by researching and running the suggested reforming methods. The suggested reforming methods are reasonable and effective.