Geotechnical Engineering

  1. Subsurface Exploration and Site Investigation
    1. Planning a Site Investigation Program
      1. Objectives and Scope
        1. Preliminary Desk Study
          1. Site Reconnaissance
            1. Determination of Exploration Depth and Spacing
            2. Methods of Exploration
              1. Test Pits and Trenches
                1. Applications and Limitations
                2. Soil Borings
                  1. Auger Boring
                    1. Wash Boring
                      1. Rotary Drilling
                        1. Percussion Drilling
                      2. In-Situ Testing
                        1. Standard Penetration Test
                          1. Procedure and Interpretation
                            1. N-Value Corrections
                            2. Cone Penetration Test
                              1. Procedure and Data Interpretation
                              2. Vane Shear Test
                                1. Application in Soft Clays
                                2. Pressuremeter Test
                                  1. Test Procedure and Parameters
                                  2. Dilatometer Test
                                    1. Principle and Use
                                  3. Soil Sampling
                                    1. Disturbed Samples
                                      1. Undisturbed Samples
                                        1. Types of Samplers
                                          1. Split Spoon Sampler
                                            1. Shelby Tube Sampler
                                              1. Piston Sampler
                                            2. Groundwater Investigation
                                              1. Measurement of Water Table
                                                1. Piezometer Installation
                                                  1. Seasonal Fluctuations
                                                  2. Geophysical Methods
                                                    1. Seismic Refraction
                                                      1. Electrical Resistivity
                                                        1. Ground Penetrating Radar
                                                        2. Geotechnical Investigation Report
                                                          1. Structure and Content
                                                            1. Interpretation of Results
                                                              1. Recommendations

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                                                            9. Shallow Foundations