In Situ Testing in Geomechanics: The Main Tests

by Fernando Schnaid

Overview

This book outlines the practice and theory of the five key tests used in site characterisation by Geomechanical and Environmental Engineers. These tests are: Standard Penetration Tests, Cone Penetration Tests, Vane Test, Pressuremeter Tests, Dilatometer Tests. This book is aimed at practising engineers although its practical angle will also appeal to Civil Engineering students in their 3rd and 4th years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498718110
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/15/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Fernando Schnaid is Associated Professor of Civil Engineering at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction  2. Standard Penetration Test (SPT)  3. Piezocone Penetration Test (CPTU)  4. Vane Test  5. Pressuremeter Tests  6. Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT)  7. Design Parameters: Guidelines