A SHORT COURSE IN GEOTECHNICAL SITE INVESTIGATION

• Main Authors: Simons, Noel (Author), Menzies, Bruce (Author), Matthews, Marcus (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Thomas Thelford 2002
• Subjects: Engineering geology > Testing; Soils > Testing
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• Physical Description: xiii, 353 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0727729489; 9780727729484

A short course in geotechnical site investigation is the third volume in the popular and authoritative 'Short course' series. This book focuses on the fundamental principles of geotechnical site investigation - in particular the planning of the investigation. This indispensable book is illustrated throughout with 23 case studies, seven of which are detailed examples of best practice. Some aspects of soil mechanics are explained using 'hand written' Short Course Notes.