Geotechnical Investigation Methods: A Field Guide for Geotechnical Engineers

The investigation phase is the most important segment of any geotechnical study. <strong>Geotechnical Investigation Methods</strong> offers clear, concise, and hands-on guidance for choosing and executing a variety of field investigations. Comprising chapters from the second edition of the revered <em>Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook</em>, this practical guide provides an affordable alternative to larger handbooks and condenses information into an easily digestible and readily accessible format. The book describes numerous methods and procedures for exploring the geologic environment, measuring material properties, and selecting field instrumentation while also providing a basis for selection of each.