In Situ Testing in Geomechanics - The Main Tests

Informationen zum Autor Fernando Schnaid is Associated Professor of Civil Engineering at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Klappentext Demanding a thorough knowledge of material behaviour and numerical modelling, site characterisation and in situ test interpretation are no longer just basic empirical recommendations. Giving a critical appraisal of the understanding and assessment of the stress-strain-time and strength characteristics of geomaterials, this book explores new interpretation methods for measuring properties of a variety of soil formations. Zusammenfassung Tells how to use standard penetration tests, cone penetration tests, vane test, pressuremeter tests, and dilatometer tests. This book features tests illustrated with nearly 200 figures and photographs. It is suitable for students coming to the end of their engineering courses and looking to work in Geomechanics and Environmental Engineering. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Standard Penetration Test (SPT) 3. Piezocone Penetration Test (CPTU) 4. Vane Test 5. Pressuremeter Tests 6. Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT) 7. Design Parameters: Guidelines

Product details

• Authors: Fernando Schnaid, Fernando (Federal University of Rio Grand Schnaid, Schnaid Fernando
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.12.2008
• EAN: 9780415433853
• ISBN: 978-0-415-43385-3
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Structural engineering