Synopsis
This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in triaxial compression tests of soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. PRINCIPLES OF THE TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST, 2. TYPES OF TESTS, 3. APPARATUS, 4. PREPARATION OF SPECIMENS, 5. Q TEST, 6. Q TEST WITH BACK-PRESSURE SATURATION, 7. R TEST, 8. S TEST, 9. POSSIBLE ERRORS.
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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, AEI and CABE (U.K.).
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