An Introduction to Laboratory Testing of Soils (Geotechnical Engineering) - Softcover

Guyer, J. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1543135757 ISBN 13: 9781543135756

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in laboratory testing of soils. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS, 3. PERMEABILITY TESTS, 4. CONSOLIDATION TESTS, 5. SHEAR STRENGTH TESTS, 6. DYNAMIC TESTING, 7. TESTS ON COMPACTED SOILS, 8. TESTS ON ROCK.

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About the Author

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 and AEI.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1543135757
• ISBN 13: 9781543135756
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 54