An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations
| Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
| Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
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| Release | : 2017-11-18 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in field explorations for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PUBLISHED SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL MAPS 3. REMOTE SENSING DATA METHODS 4. GEOPHYSICAL METHODS 5. SOIL BORINGS AND TEST PITS 6. SAMPLING 7. PENETRATION RESISTANCE TESTS 8. GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENTS 9. MEASUREMENT OF SOIL AND ROCK PROPERTIES IN SITU 10. FIELD INSTRUMENTATION.