Soil properties: Testing, measurement, and evaluation - Softcover

Liu, Cheng; Evett, Jack B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138223793 ISBN 13: 9780138223793

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1984

Synopsis

Cheng Liu and Jack B. Evett provide some basic theory, detailed ASTM and AASHTO procedures, numerical examples, illustrations, and datasheets. Among its special features: A simple, direct style makes the book easy to read and to understand. ASTM and AASHTO procedures are followed throughout; Definitions and objects of tests are fully explained; Numerical examples are worked out step-by-step; Typical values are given for many tests to demonstrate what test results are reasonable; "Method of presentation" explains what data and results are to be presented and how to present them. Engineering uses of the tests show how the results will be used in practical engineering problems; Over 50 illustrations and charts reinforce the subject matter; Includes numerous citations to classical and current references. PRENTICE-HALL, INC., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632

About this title

From the Publisher

Soil Properties: Testing, Measurement and Evaluation represents a unique soils laboratory manual based on the latest American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) procedures--the most commonly used methods in civil engineering practice. The Third Edition has been completely expanded and updated to include the most recent information available and to make learning more accessible than ever.

From the Back Cover

This unique lab manual guides readers step-by-step through the hows and whys of the most commonly used testing methods in civil engineering practice—those based on the latest American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) procedures. The manual uses a consistent “Procedure,” “Data,” and “Calculations” format for each test; contains completely worked examples showing the computations required for the analysis and evaluation of the test data collected; discusses what data, results, and other information should be presented in the test report; and explains what the test results will be used for in practical engineering problems. For Engineers interested in who want to learn about soils properties, or brush up on their skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0138223793
• ISBN 13: 9780138223793
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 315