ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation: Geotechnical field activities and laboratory testing

by Peter Reading, Miles Martin

Overview

ICE Handbook of Ground Investigation is a comprehensive practical guide, presented in two volumes, that covers the range of techniques used in conducting thorough and effective ground investigations. It provides comprehensive and up—to—date guidance on the latest technologies, methods and procedures available to establish the properties of the ground which, ultimately, will be needed for design. Through the use of clear information and quick—reference tables to support decision—making, it simplifies the process and demonstrates that any site scenario can be addressed methodically. The examples of best practice will also facilitate compliance with current British Standards and Eurocodes.

Geotechnical field activities and laboratory testing focusses on both site and laboratory based techniques used to determine the geotechnical characteristics of the ground. This includes intrusive methods of investigation, sampling, instrumentation and monitoring, together with field and laboratory testing.

Coverage includes

• intrusive methods of investigation
• geotechnical sampling
• down—hole geophysics
• instrumentation and monitoring
• field testing
• geotechnical laboratory testing.

The book is aimed at anyone who may be involved in procuring, designing, carrying out or supervising ground investigations, as well as those analysing the data produced. This includes practicing geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists, structural and environmental engineers, students and clients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835498910
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	07/09/2025
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	6.73(w) x 9.76(h) x 1.08(d)

About the Author

Peter Reading is Director at Peter Reading Geotechnical Consulting Ltd, UK.

Miles Martin is Principal Engineer at SOCOTEC UK Ltd.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Intrusive Methods of Investigation;
Chapter 2. Geotechnical Sampling;
Chapter 3. Down Borehole Logging Geophysical and Other Methods;
Chapter 4. Instrumentation and Monitoring;
Chapter 5. Geotechnical Field testing;
Chapter 6. Geotechnical Laboratory Testing