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.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and geotechnical engineers interested in subsurface soil investigations. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKGROUND, 2. BORINGS, 3. DRILLHOLE INSPECTION AND LOGGING , 4. BOREHOLE EXAMINATION AND TESTING, 5. EXPLORATORY EXCAVATIONS, 6. GROUND WATER AND FOUNDATION SEEPAGE STUDIES, 7. IN SITU TESTING TO DETERMINE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES, 8. BACKFILLING OF HOLES AND DISPOSITION OF SAMPLES AND CORES.
This practical handbook of properties for soils and rock contains, in a concise tabular format, the key issues relevant to geotechnical investigations, assessments and designs in common practice. In addition, there are brief notes on the application of the tables. These data tables are compiled for experienced geotechnical professionals who require a reference document to access key information. There is an extensive database of correlations for different applications. The book should provide a useful bridge between soil and rock mechanics theory and its application to practical engineering solutions. The initial chapters deal with the planning of the geotechnical investigation, the classification of the soil and rock properties and some of the more used testing is then covered. Later chapters show the reliability and correlations that are used to convert that data in the interpretative and assessment phase of the project. The final chapters apply some of these concepts to geotechnical design. This book is intended primarily for practicing geotechnical engineers working in investigation, assessment and design, but should provide a useful supplement for postgraduate courses.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in backfill for subsurface structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. PLANNING AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES AND EXCAVATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE BACKFILL OPERATIONS, 2. EFFECT OF EXCAVATION AND STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION ON BACKFILL OPERATIONS.3. INSTRUMENTATION, 4. EVALUATION, DESIGN, AND PROCESSING OF BACKFILL MATERIALS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FILL, 3. BACKFILL, 4. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 5. BACKFILL OPERATIONS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in control of earthwork construction involving soils and rock.
Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electric power distribution. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXTERIOR ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, 2. ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, 3. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION, 4. PROTECTIVE SWITCHING DEVICES, 5. TRANSFORMER TESTING, 6. RELAYS AND CONTROLS, 7. MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 8. SODIUM HEXAFLUORIDE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 9. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PRINCIPLES.
Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electric power distribution. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXTERIOR ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, 2. ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, 3. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION, 4. PROTECTIVE SWITCHING DEVICES, 5. TRANSFORMER TESTING, 6. RELAYS AND CONTROLS, 7. MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 8. SODIUM HEXAFLUORIDE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 9. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PRINCIPLES.
At some time 30% of the world’s land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with. Understanding the environment in which they were formed and how this affects their behaviour are critical because they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics. This book is aimed at designers and contractors working in the construction and extractive industries to help them mitigate construction hazards on, with or in glacial deposits. These soils increase risks to critical infrastructure which, in the UK includes the majority of the road and rail network, coastal defences such as the fastest eroding coastline in Europe and most of the water supply reservoirs. It brings together many years of experience of research into the behaviour of glacial deposits drawing upon published and unpublished case studies from industry. It draws on recent developments in understanding of the geological processes and the impact they have upon the engineering properties, construction processes and performance of geotechnical structures. Unlike other books on glaciation it brings together all the relevant disciplines in earth sciences and engineering to make it directly relevant to the construction industry.
A must have reference for any engineer involved with foundations, piers, and retaining walls, this remarkably comprehensive volume illustrates soil characteristic concepts with examples that detail a wealth of practical considerations, It covers the latest developments in the design of drilled pier foundations and mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall and explores a pioneering approach for predicting the nonlinear behavior of laterally loaded long vertical and batter piles. As complete and authoritative as any volume on the subject, it discusses soil formation, index properties, and classification; soil permeability, seepage, and the effect of water on stress conditions; stresses due to surface loads; soil compressibility and consolidation; and shear strength characteristics of soils. While this book is a valuable teaching text for advanced students, it is one that the practicing engineer will continually be taking off the shelf long after school lets out. Just the quick reference it affords to a huge range of tests and the appendices filled with essential data, makes it an essential addition to an civil engineering library.
