Geotechnical testing, observation, and documentation

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Davis, Tim, 1954-
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2008.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780784472095
9780784409497
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xi, 214 p.) : ill., forms.

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Table of Contents:
  • Ch. 1. The classification of soil
  • Ch. 2. Exploration techniques and sampling methods
  • Ch. 3. Basic laboratory tests
  • Ch. 4. Field density tests
  • Ch. 5. Soil engineering for the technician
  • Ch. 6. Geology for the technician
  • Ch. 7. Project management for the technician
  • Ch. 8. Loss prevention
  • Ch. 9. Safety in the field
  • Ch. 10. Putting it all together : an example project
  • Ch. 11. A technician's quick reference
  • App. A. Glossary of geotechnical-related terms
  • App. B. Answer keys
  • App. C. Sample field forms and details
  • Afterword / Robert D. King.