ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation
eBook - PDF

ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation

Geotechnical field activities and laboratory testing

  1. 436 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation

Geotechnical field activities and laboratory testing

About this book

ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation is a comprehensive practical guide, presented in two volumes, that covers the range of techniques used in conducting thorough and effective ground investigations. It provides comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on the latest technologies, methods and procedures available to establish the properties of the ground which, ultimately, will be needed for design. Through the use of clear information and quick-reference tables to support decision-making, it simplifies the process and demonstrates that any site scenario can be addressed methodically. The examples of best practice will also facilitate compliance with current British Standards and Eurocodes.

Geotechnical field activities and laboratory testing focusses on both site and laboratory based techniques used to determine the geotechnical characteristics of the ground. This includes intrusive methods of investigation, sampling, instrumentation and monitoring, together with field and laboratory testing.

Coverage includes

  • intrusive methods of investigation
  • geotechnical sampling
  • down-hole geophysics
  • instrumentation and monitoring
  • field testing
  • geotechnical laboratory testing.

The book is aimed at anyone who may be involved in procuring, designing, carrying out or supervising ground investigations, as well as those analysing the data produced. This includes practicing geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists, structural and environmental engineers, students and clients.

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Yes, you can access ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation by Peter Reading,Miles Martin in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Civil Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Half Title Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. About the authors
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1: Intrusive methods of investigation
  10. Chapter 2: Geotechnical sampling
  11. Chapter 3: Down-hole logging: Geophysical and other methods
  12. Chapter 4: Instrumentation and monitoring
  13. Chapter 5: Geotechnical field testing
  14. Chapter 6: Geotechnical laboratory testing
  15. References
  16. Index