An Introduction to Laboratory Testing of Soils

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in laboratory testing of soils. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. INDEX PROPERTIES TESTS3. PERMEABILITY TESTS4. CONSOLIDATION TESTS5. SHEAR STRENGTH TESTS6. DYNAMIC TESTING7. TESTS ON COMPACTED SOILS8. TESTS ON ROCK.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781490333526
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/03/2013
Series:	Geotechnical Engineering
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.10(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer, and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal 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 offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers.