Hunt Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, Second Edition

2. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4200-3915-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 1088 Seiten

The Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook provides the tools necessary for fusing geological characterization and investigation with critical analysis for obtaining engineering design criteria. The second edition updates this pioneering reference for the 21st century, including developments that have occurred in the twenty years since the first edition was published, such as: • Remotely sensed satellite imagery • Global positioning systems (GPS) • Geophysical exploration • Cone penetrometer testing • Earthquake studies • Digitizing of data recording and retrieval • Field and laboratory testing and instrumentation • Use of the Internet for data retrieval The Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to a complete investigation: study to predict geologic conditions; test-boring procedures; various geophysical methods and when each is appropriate; various methods to determine engineering properties of materials, both laboratory-based and in situ; and formulating design criteria based on the results of the analysis. The author relies on his 50+ years of professional experience, emphasizing identification and description of the elements of the geologic environment, the data required for analysis and design of the engineering works, and procuring the data. By using a practical approach to problem solving, this book helps engineers consider geological phenomena in terms of the degree of their hazard and the potential risk of their occurrence.

Zielgruppe

Civil, structural, mining, geotechnical, and environmental engineers, geohydrologists, engineering geologists, and students in these areas.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hunt, Roy E.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Wasserversorgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Basic Considerations

Scope

Geotechnical Investigation: Objectives, Stages, Scope, and Planning

Investigation Methods and Procedures

Exploration

Introduction

Surface Mapping

Subsurface Exploration

Recovery of Samples and Cores

References

Further Reading

Measurement of Properties

Introduction

Basic and Index Properties

Hydraulic Properties (Permeability)

Rupture Strength

Deformation Without Rupture

Typical Values of Basic, Index, and Engineering Properties

References

Further Reading

Field Instrumentation

Introduction

Surface Movements

Subsurface Deformations

In Situ Pressures and Stresses

Instrumentation Arrays for Typical Problems

References

Further Reading

Catalogs

Characteristics of Geologic Materials and Formations

Rock and Soil: Identification and Classification

Introduction

Rock

Soils

References

Further Reading

Rock-Mass Characteristics

Introduction

Original Rock-Mass Forms

Deformation by Folding

Jointing

Faults

Residual Stresses

Alteration of Rock

References

Further Reading

Soil Formations: Geologic Classes and Characteristics

Introduction

Residual Soils

Colluvial Deposits

Alluvial Deposits

Eolian Deposits

Glacial Deposits

Secondary Deposits

Pedological Soils and Plant Indicators

References

Further Reading

Water: Surface and Subsurface

Introduction

Surface Water

Subsurface Water (Groundwater)

Groundwater and Seepage Control

Environmental Conservation

References

Further Reading

The Geologic Hazards

Landslides and Other Slope Failures

Introduction

Slope Failure Form Characteristics

Assessment of Slopes

Treatment of Slopes

Investigation: A Review

References

Further Reading

Ground Subsidence, Collapse, and Heave

Introduction

Groundwater and Oil Extraction

Subsurface Mining

Solution of Rock

Soil Subsidence and Collapse

Heave in Soil and Rock

References

Further Reading

Earthquakes

Introduction

Earthquake Elements

Surface Effects on the Geologic Environment

Earthquake-Resistant Design: An Overview

Investigation: Important Structures in High-Hazard Areas

References

Bibliography

Appendices

Appendix A: The Earth and Geologic History

Significance to the Engineer

The Earth

Global Tectonics

Geologic History

References

Further Reading

Appendix B: USGS Quads and Aerial Photographs in Book

Appendix C: Conversion Tables

Appendix D: Symbols

Appendix E: Engineering Properties of Geologic Materials: Data and Correlations

Index

Color Plates Section