Soil Properties: Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation (5th Edition)

Liu, Cheng, Evett, Jack

ISBN 10: 0130930059 / ISBN 13: 9780130930057

Published by Prentice Hall, 2002

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Title: Soil Properties: Testing, Measurement, and ...

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Edition: 5th or later Edition

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Synopsis:

This unique manual guides users 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). The book 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. Blank data reporting forms and graph papers are provided for most tests, and an accompanying CD-ROM contains state-of-the-art, user-friendly software for compiling test data, performing calculations, plotting curves, and obtaining final results. For individuals interested in a construction or civil engineering technology

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.