Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in subsurface soil investigations. Here is what is discussed:1. BACKGROUND2. BORINGS3. DRILLHOLE INSPECTION AND LOGGING 4. BOREHOLE EXAMINATION AND TESTING5. EXPLORATORY EXCAVATIONS6. GROUND WATER AND FOUNDATION SEEPAGE STUDIES7. IN SITU TESTING TO DETERMINE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES8. BACKFILLING OF HOLES AND DISPOSITION OF SAMPLES AND CORES.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.