Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice: An Introduction

by Anjan Patel

Overview

In addition to field test results and theoretical knowledge, interpretation and engineering judgement on the available factual data is essential for proper planning and execution of ground investigation. Maximum subsurface information can be extracted with lesser budget if proper interpretation is made. In other words, no amount of site investigation is adequate without proper interpretation and application of engineering judgement. With this in consideration in mind, this book provides special focus to the importance of interpretation and engineering judgement in geotechnical projects. - Places an emphasis on the role of site interpretation and the application of engineering judgement - Discusses project personnel and how they have to understood ground conditions to respond accordingly - Includes real-life examples that will be of great help for all those involved in the planning and execution of geotechnical projects

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443140938
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	02/17/2024
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	230
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

The Author is currently working as an Associate Professor in Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur which is recognized as an institute of National Importance by the Govt of India. He has completed his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 2009 and he has over 13 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He was involved as a geotechnical engineer during the subsurface exploration for the expansion of SSR International Airport in Mauritius. This investigation was one of the special cases in geotechnical engineering which includes the exploration of volcanic voids and subsurface cavities. Further, he has gained sufficient experience in geotechnical investigations because of his involvement in various consultancy jobs as well as research projects. Recently in 2019, Dr. Patel has authored a book entitled "Geotechnical Investigations and Improvement of Ground Condition, published by Elsevier in 2019. The author has guided 04 PhD and 22 MTech students, and currently some more students are working for their Master′s and PhD degree under his supervision. He has got 3 patents and has about 50 technical papers published in different journals of national and international repute.
The Author is currently working as an Associate Professor in Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur which is recognized as an institute of National Importance by the Govt of India. He has completed his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 2009 and he has over 13 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He was involved as a geotechnical engineer during the subsurface exploration for the expansion of SSR International Airport in Mauritius. This investigation was one of the special cases in geotechnical engineering which includes the exploration of volcanic voids and subsurface cavities. Further, he has gained sufficient experience in geotechnical investigations because of his involvement in various consultancy jobs as well as research projects. Recently in 2019, Dr. Patel has authored a book entitled “Geotechnical Investigations and Improvement of Ground Condition”, published by Elsevier in 2019. The author has guided 04 PhD and 22 MTech students, and currently some more students are working for their Master′s and PhD degree under his supervision. He has got 3 patents and has about 50 technical papers published in different journals of national and international repute.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Detection of subsurface anomalies3. Engineering judgement in field tests4. Limitations of field tests5. Project management without technical knowledge6. Consequences of incomplete reporting7. Reaching a conclusion in geotechnical failures8. Ignoring site conditions in laboratory9. Memory of excavated soil or rock10. Project specific suitability of a strata11. Overlooking the subsurface strata12. Field recording of a geotechnical engineer13. Interpretations of drilling data14. Simulation of a site condition15. Investigation steps in case of complex subsurface condition16. Selecting suitable ground improvement method for a problematic site17. Interpretation after a geotechnical failure18. Excuses after a geotechnical failure19. Interpretation of geotechnical reports20. Interpretation without a conclusion

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Provides special focus on the importance of interpretation and engineering judgement in geotechnical projects