Field / in-situ testing in geotechnical engineering books

In Situ Tests in Geotechnical Engineering

Author: Jacques Monnet
First published:6 November 2015
Print ISBN:9781848218499

This book deals with in-situ tests that are performed in geotechnics to identify and characterize the soil. These measurements are then used to size the Civil Engineering works.

This book is intended for engineers, students and geotechnical researchers. It provides useful information for use and optimal use of in-situ tests to achieve a better book adaptation of civil engineering on the ground. DOWNLOAD

In Situ Testing in Geomechanics: The Main Tests

Author: Fernando Schnaid, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Demanding a thorough knowledge of material behaviour and numerical modelling, site characterisation and in situ test interpretation are no longer just basic empirical recommendations. Giving a critical appraisal of the understanding and assessment of the stress-strain-time and strength characteristics of geomaterials, this book explores new interpretation methods for measuring properties of a variety of soil formations. Emphasis is given to the five most commonly encountered in situ test techniques: standard penetration, cone penetration, vane test, pressuremeter, and dilatometer tests. Ideal for practising engineers in the fields of geomechanics and environmental engineering. It is also a valuable companion for students coming to the end of their engineering courses and looking to work in this sector. DOWNLOAD 

In situ Testings and Soil Properties Correlations

In conjunction with International Conference on In Situ Measurement of Soil Properties and Case Histories
Bali-Indonesia, May, 2007

This publication is nothing but the first embryo of the effort. Although many other publications have not been included in this book, we believe that the present collection is advantageous as reference for every geotechnicai engineer. Comprehensive examples rather than simple interpretation has been added in the final chapter to enable further thought towards a more rational application of the empirical correlations. DOWNLOAD 

Author: Burt Look, a practicing consulting geotechnical engineer. Master’s degree in Soil Mechanics and Engineering Seismology at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London. PhD at The University of Queensland.

This practical handbook of properties for soils and rock contains in a concise tabular format the key issues relevant to geotechnical investigations, assessments and designs in common practice. There are brief notes on the application of the tables. These data tables are compiled for experienced geotechnical professionals who require a reference document to access key information. There is an extensive database of correlations for different applications. The book should provide a useful bridge between soil and rock mechanics theory and its application to practical engineering solutions. DOWNLOAD