Geotechnical Investigation Methods - A Field Guide for Geotechnical Engineers

Informationen zum Autor Hunt! Roy E. Klappentext Discusses the essential elements of a geotechnical investigation. This book describes numerous methods and procedures for exploring the geologic environment! measuring material properties! and selecting field instrumentation while also providing a basis for selection of each. Zusammenfassung Discusses the essential elements of a geotechnical investigation. This book describes numerous methods and procedures for exploring the geologic environment, measuring material properties, and selecting field instrumentation while also providing a basis for selection of each. Inhaltsverzeichnis EXPLORATION. Introduction. Surface Mapping. Subsurface Exploration. Recovery of Samples and Cores. MEASUREMENT OF PROPERTIES. Introduction. Basic and Index Properties. Hydraulic Properties (Permeability). Rupture Strength. Deformation without Rupture. Typical Values of Basic! Index! and Engineering Properties. FIELD INSTRUMENTATION. Introduction. Surface Movements. Subsurface Deformations. In Situ Pressures and Stresses. Instrumentation Arrays for Typical Problems. APPENDIX: THE EARTH AND GEOLOGIC HISTORY. Significance to the Engineer. The Earth. Global Tectonics. Geologic History. INDEX.

Product details

• Authors: Roy E. Hunt, Roy E. (Practicing Geotechnical Engineer Hunt, Hunt Roy E.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2006
• EAN: 9781420042740
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-4274-0
• No. of pages: 350
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, Soil science, sedimentology, Hydraulic Engineering, Sedimentology and pedology, Land reclamation & drainage