In Situ Testing in Geomechanics

Rs. 2633.00

About the Title Site characterisation and in situ test interpretation have developed from basic empirical recommendations to a sophisticated discipline requiring a thorough knowledge of material behaviour and numerical modelling. This book presents a critical appraisal of the understanding and assessment of the stress-strain-time and strength characteristics of geomaterials and explores new interpretation methods capable of measuring soil properties in clay, sand, silt and cohesive-frictional materials among other soil formations. It covers the five commonest in situ test techniques; Standard Penetration Tests, Cone Penetration Tests, Vane Test, Pressuremeter Tests and Dilatometer Tests. Case studies are presented and typical geotechnical properties are summarised. Classical and new solutions to a variety of problems in site characterisation are given. The book is particularly useful to those in industry and geomechanics consultancy. It also suits upper-level students in engineering science.
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