An Introduction to Field and Laboratory Investigations for Foundations in Expansive Solis - Softcover

Guyer, J. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1544079168 ISBN 13: 9781544079165

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

This publication provides introductory technical guidance to civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in field and laboratory investigations for foundations in expansive soils. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS, 3. FIELD EXPLORATION, 4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS.

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About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1544079168
• ISBN 13: 9781544079165
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52