An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations
An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-11-18

Total Pages: 75

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in field explorations for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PUBLISHED SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL MAPS 3. REMOTE SENSING DATA METHODS 4. GEOPHYSICAL METHODS 5. SOIL BORINGS AND TEST PITS 6. SAMPLING 7. PENETRATION RESISTANCE TESTS 8. GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENTS 9. MEASUREMENT OF SOIL AND ROCK PROPERTIES IN SITU 10. FIELD INSTRUMENTATION.

An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-09-16

Total Pages: 100

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in field explorations for foundations for buildings and other infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PUBLISHED SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL MAPS, 3. REMOTE SENSING DATA METHODS, 4. GEOPHYSICAL METHODS, 5. SOIL BORINGS AND TEST PITS, 6. SAMPLING, 7. PENETRATION RESISTANCE TESTS, 8. GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENTS, 9. MEASUREMENT OF SOIL AND ROCK PROPERTIES IN SITU, 10. FIELD,, INSTRUMENTATION.

An Introduction to Field and Laboratory Investigations for Foundations in Expansive Soils
An Introduction to Field and Laboratory Investigations for Foundations in Expansive Soils

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-11-18

Total Pages: 53

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in field and laboratory investigation for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure in expansive soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS 3. FIELD EXPLORATION 4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS.

An Introduction to Foundations of Structures
An Introduction to Foundations of Structures

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-12-23

Total Pages: 283

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Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKFILL FOR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES 2. BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS 3. DEEP FOUNDATIONS 4. EARTHWORK FOR FOUNDATIONS 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND ROCK 6. EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES 7. FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS IN EXPANSIVE SOILS 8. FOUNDATION DESIGN IN COLD REGIONS 9. FOUNDATIONS ON FILL AND BACKFILLING 10. FOUNDATIONS IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION.

An Introduction to Fill and Backfill for Foundations
An Introduction to Fill and Backfill for Foundations

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 54

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in fill and backfill for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure.

An Introduction to Earthwork for Foundations
An Introduction to Earthwork for Foundations

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-12-09

Total Pages: 50

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Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in preparation of foundations for structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS2. BACKFILL OPERATIONS3. SPECIFICATION PROVISIONS4. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL.

An Introduction to Earthwork for Foundations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Earthwork for Foundations for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-04-23

Total Pages: 53

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for foundations for buildings and infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 2. BACKFILL OPERATIONS, 3. SPECIFICATION PROVISIONS, 4. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL.

An Introduction to Preparation of Engineered Foundations for Structures
An Introduction to Preparation of Engineered Foundations for Structures

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-09-12

Total Pages: 52

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION EXCAVATION 1.1 general 1.2 GOOD CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND PROBLEMS 2. FOUNDATION PREPARATION 2.1 GOOD CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND PROBLEMS 2.2 PLACEMENT OF BACKFILL 2.3 SPECIAL PROBLEMS 2.4 INSTALLATION OF INSTRUMENTS 2.5 POST-CONSTRUCTION DISTRESS 2.6 SPECIAL PROVISIONS 2.7 STABILIZATION OF SUBGRADE SOILS