Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization (GSP 97)
Title | Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization (GSP 97) PDF eBook |
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Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization
Title | Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization PDF eBook |
Author | Paul W. Mayne |
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Pages | 266 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
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GSP 97 contains 17 papers on in situ geotechnical testing presented at sessions of Geo-Denver 2000, held in Denver, Colorado, August 5-8, 2000.
Cone Penetration Testing
Title | Cone Penetration Testing PDF eBook |
Author | Paul W. Mayne |
Publisher | Transportation Research Board |
Pages | 126 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Penetrometer |
ISBN | 0309097843 |
NCHRP synthesis 368 explores the current practices of departments of transportation associated with cone penetration testing (CPT). The report examines cone penetrometer equipment options; field testing procedures; CPT data presentation and geostratigraphic profiling; CPT evaluation of soil engineering parameters and properties; CPT for deep foundations, pilings, shallow foundations, and embankments; and CPT use in ground modifications and difficult ground conditions.
Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization
Title | Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization PDF eBook |
Author | António Viana da Fonseca |
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Pages | 1082 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Building sites |
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"Soils and rocks are complex natural geomaterials that exhibit a wide range in strength, stiffness, state of stress, structure, and flow characteristics. Geotechnical & Geophysical Site Characterization provides eleven keynote state-of-the-art papers, including the Mitchell Lecture. A total selection of 219 technical papers and theme reports address methods of site exploration related to ground exploration for civil engineering and construction works. These two volumes represent a collection of experience & knowledge regarding various methods of in-situ testing, geophysical techniques, innovative devices, improved interpretation algorithms, and statistical treatment of field data for the characterization of soils, rocks, and other geomaterials. The papers represent the written records and documented efforts from international experts from industry, academe, and government who participated in the Second International Conference on Site Characterization held in Porto, Portugal on September 20-22, 2004. Topics include the utilization of rotary drilling, sampling, and coring techniques. Of particular interest is the variety of in-situ tests, including standard penetration, cone penetration, flat dilatometer, pressuremeter, vane shear, piezocone, dynamic probes, and specialized tools, as well as geophysical approaches: resistivity surveys, surface waves, crosshole, downhole, electromagnetic conductivity, and ground penetrating radar. A careful and proper site evaluation is required in the analysis and design of new structures, construction monitoring, and forensic studies that require remediation. Many of the contributions relate to case studies of projects that involve shallow foundations, drilled shafts, pilings, slope stability, excavations, earth dams, tunnels, and mining. Several papers discuss a combined approach using multiple methods and/or complementary set of geotechnical & geophysical tests to ascertain the characteristics of the ground."--back cover.
Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization
Title | Innovations and Applications in Geotechnical Site Characterization PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Mayne |
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Pages | 247 |
Release | 2000 |
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Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials
Title | Deformation Characteristics of Geomaterials PDF eBook |
Author | H. DiBenedetto |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2005-03-03 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0415367018 |
Solutions for soil engineering and soil-structure interaction problems need realistic and pertinent experimental and modelling tools. In this work, extensive developments proposed by the invited speakers of the Lyon International Symposium held in September 2003 are presented, including experimental investigations into deformation properties; laboratory, in-situ and field observation interpretations; behaviour characterisation and modelling; and case histories. The contributions include recent investigations into anisotropy and non-linearity, the effects of stress-strain-time history, ageing and time effects, yielding, failure and flow, cyclic and dynamic behaviour. In addition, advanced geotechnical testing is applied to real engineering problems, and to ways of synthesising information from a range of sources while engaging in practical site characterisation studies.
Geotechnical Site Characterization
Title | Geotechnical Site Characterization PDF eBook |
Author | Anirban De |
Publisher | Momentum Press |
Pages | 183 |
Release | 2016-03-02 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1606505335 |
The topic of site characterization is unique to geotechnical engineering and owes its significance directly to the variability of the natural geologic deposits on the earth’s surface. Proper site characterization requires an understanding of various field and laboratory investigation methods. The book discusses the suitability of various methods under different site conditions and presents the procedures to derive design parameters based on interpretation of test results. Recent developments in specialized site characterization methods (such as seismic hazard evaluation) are also included. Three recent case histories are presented, where site characterization played a key role. The three disparate cases include soft natural soil under static loading, coarse and fine-grained soil under seismic impact, and hazardous waste deposits under both static and seismic loading. Site investigation requirements of building codes are discussed and guidelines for preparing a typical site characterization report are presented. The book is aimed at the practicing geotechnical engineer, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students.