| Description |
1 online resource : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Front Cover -- Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Book Abstracts -- About the author -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- Questions -- Reference -- Further reading -- 2 Detection of subsurface anomalies -- Questions -- Further reading -- 3 Engineering judgment in field tests -- Questions -- Further reading -- 4 Limitations of field tests -- Questions -- Further reading -- 5 Management of geotechnical projects without technical knowledge -- Questions -- Further reading -- 6 Consequences of incomplete and incorrect reporting -- Questions |
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Further Reading -- 7 Reaching a conclusion in case of geotechnical failures -- Case example of a canal embankment failure -- Questions -- Further reading -- 8 Ignoring site conditions in the laboratory -- Questions -- References -- 9 Memory of excavated soil -- Questions -- Further Reading -- 10 Project specific suitability of soil strata -- Questions -- Further Reading -- 11 Overlooking the subsurface strata -- Questions -- Further Reading -- 12 Field recording by geotechnical site engineer -- Questions -- Further reading -- 13 Interpretation of drilling data -- Questions -- Further reading |
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14 Simulation of a site condition -- Questions -- Further reading -- 15 Investigation steps in case of complex subsurface condition -- Questions -- References -- Further reading -- 16 Selecting suitable ground improvement method for a problematic site -- Questions -- Further reading -- 17 Interpretations after a geotechnical failure -- Questions -- Further reading -- 18 Excuses after a geotechnical failure -- Questions -- Further reading -- 19 Interpretation of geotechnical reports -- Questions -- Further reading -- 20 Interpretation beyond making conclusions -- Questions -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
In addition to field test results and theoretical knowledge, interpretation and engineering judgement on the available factual data is essential for proper planning and execution of ground investigation. Maximum subsurface information can be extracted with lesser budget if proper interpretation is made. In other words, no amount of site investigation is adequate without proper interpretation and application of engineering judgement. With this in consideration in mind, this book provides special focus to the importance of interpretation and engineering judgement in geotechnical projects.Places an emphasis on the role of site interpretation and the application of engineering judgementDiscusses project personnel and how they have to understood ground conditions to respond accordinglyIncludes real-life examples that will be of great help for all those involved in the planning and execution of geotechnical projects |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed March 4, 2024) |
| Subject |
Geotechnical engineering.
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Engineering geology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780443140938 |
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0443140936 |
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