Soil Properties: Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation

Cheng Liu and Jack B. Evett provide some basic theory, detailed ASTM and AASHTO procedures, numerical examples, illustrations, and datasheets. Among its special 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

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.