Buch, Englisch, 450 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
From Concepts to Methods
Buch, Englisch, 450 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
ISBN: 978-0-443-36577-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science
Advanced Laboratory Testing in Geotechnical Engineering: From Concepts to Methods delivers a thorough investigation into modern laboratory techniques critical for understanding soil properties and behavior. The book opens by presenting the significance of precise laboratory testing within geotechnical engineering, emphasizing the necessity of standardized procedures to ensure reliability and accuracy. It further introduces the foundational requirements for conducting soil tests, alongside practical applications that demonstrate their value in real-world engineering. This resource is designed to support professionals and researchers in mastering the complexities inherent in testing soil materials for various geotechnical purposes.
In addition, the book explores advanced topics such as soil sampling and preservation, detailing methods to maintain sample integrity from field to lab. It covers a spectrum of soil mechanics tests, including conventional, dynamic, and cyclic assessments, as well as specialized techniques for unsaturated soils. Readers gain insights into soil flow characteristics, retention capacity under diverse moisture conditions, physical modeling, and microstructural characterization. These features make the book an indispensable guide for deepening expertise in soil mechanics and for applying cutting-edge laboratory methods to solve complex geotechnical challenges.
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1. Scope, significance, and use
2. General requirements
3. Standard practice of soil sampling and preservation
4. Sampling and sample preparation in laboratory
5. Conventional soil mechanics tests
6. Dynamic and cyclic tests
7. Unsaturated soil tests
8. Flow characteristics and retention capacity
9. Physical modeling tests
10. Microstructural characterization
11. Appendix References