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 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 Rock Mass Characterization for Foundations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Rock Mass Characterization for Foundations for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-01-28

Total Pages: 45

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in rock mass characterization for foundations of buildings and infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. INTACT ROCK VERSUS ROCK MASS, 3. GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTIONS, 4. ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION, 5. SHEAR STRENGTH, 6. DEFORMATION AND SETTLEMENT.

An Introduction to Coffer Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Coffer Dams for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-10-15

Total Pages: 63

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of coffer dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANNING, LAYOUT, AND ELEMENTS OF COFFERDAMS, 3. GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 4. FOUNDATION TREATMENT, 5. SOURCES AND PROPERTIES OF CELL FILL, 6. SEEPAGE CONTROL, 7. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE, 8. SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS.

An Introduction to Magnetic and Subsurface Methods for Geophysical Exploration for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Magnetic and Subsurface Methods for Geophysical Exploration for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-01-29

Total Pages: 180

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in subsurface and magnetic exploration of subsurface soil and rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GEOPHYSICAL METHODOLOGY, 3. MAGNETIC METHODS, 4. SUBSURFACE GEOPHYSICAL METHODS.

An Introduction to Principles of Soil Investigations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Principles of Soil Investigations for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-03-14

Total Pages: 79

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and geotechnical engineers interested in soil investigations and testing. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. SOURCES OF MAP AND PHOTO INFORMATION, 3. REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES, 4. SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND LAND FORM TYPES, 5. SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS, 6. INVESTIGATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 7. MATERIALS FOR STABILIZED AND MODIFIED SOILS.

An Introduction to Field Investigations and Testing for Levees for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Field Investigations and Testing for Levees for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-07-20

Total Pages: 42

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning, design and construction of levees for flood protection and water resources development projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, 3. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION, 4. FIELD TESTING, 5. LABORATORY TESTING.

An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

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Total Pages: 85

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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-05-22

Total Pages: 35

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in earthwork controls for construction of foundations for buildings and structures. Here is what is discuss: 1. GENERAL, 2. BEARING CAPACITY, 3. STABILITY, 4. SETTLEMENT AND UPLIFT, 5. DETERIORATION, 6. PERMEABILITY, 7. UNSUITABLE FOUNDATION SOIL CONDITIONS, 8. FOUNDATION IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND DAM REHABILITATIONS.