A Short Course in Geotechnical Site Investigation

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-7277-2948-4
Verlag: Emerald Publishing Limited

Buch, Englisch, Band 5, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 249 mm, Gewicht: 862 g

Reihe: Short Course Series

A short course in geotechnical site investigation is the third volume in the popular and authoritative Short course series. This book focuses on the fundamental principles of geotechnical site investigation - in particular the planning of the investigation. This indispensable book is illustrated throughout with 23 case studies, seven of which are detailed examples of best practice. Some aspects of soil mechanics are explained using "hand written" Short Course Notes.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Simons, Noel

Menzies, Bruce

Matthews, Marcus

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Planning and conceptual design

Chapter 2: The desk study and walk-over survey

Chapter 3: Geotechnical hazards and risk management

Chapter 4: Parameter determination: classic and modern methods

Appendix 1 Recommended list of units

Appendix 2 Writing reports by David Palmer

References and bibliography

Index