ASCE 9780784409497 2008

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Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation

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Tim Davis assembles in-depth field manual for soil technicians and geotechnical engineers for use during the investigation, grading, and construction phases of geotechnical projects.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
6	Contents
10	Foreword
12	Acknowledgments
14	Chapter 1 The Classification of Soil The Unified Soil Classification System
15	Care in Classification Distinguishing Soil Types
18	Descriptive Classification Terminology
22	Chapter Questions
24	Chapter 2 Exploration Techniques and Sampling Methods Backhoe Trenches
25	Rock Excavation Study (Rippability)
27	Split Barrel Sampling
32	Sampling with Rings
33	Thin-Walled Tube Sampling
36	Chapter Questions
38	Chapter 3 Basic Laboratory Tests Modified Proctor (ASTM D1557)
44	Sieve Analysis (ASTM D422)
47	Hydrometer Analysis (ASTM D422)
52	Plastic and Liquid Limits Test (ASTM D4318)
58	Chapter Questions
60	Chapter 4 Field Density Tests
61	Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556)
68	Nuclear Gauge—Moisture/Density Test (ASTM D6938)
72	Chapter Questions
74	Chapter 5 Soil Engineering for the Technician Project Preparation
75	Flatland Projects Road Construction
77	Hillside Grading
82	Deep Foundations Shallow Foundations
83	Retaining Walls
86	The Technician’s Steps to Success
88	Chapter Questions
90	Chapter 6 Geology for the Technician Recognizing Geologic Conditions
93	Chapter Questions
94	Chapter 7 Project Management for the Technician Project Preparation
97	Contractors’ “Top 10 Reasons” Why Their Fill Is Okay Observation, Communication, Testing, and Documentation
103	Chapter Questions
104	Chapter 8 Loss Prevention Example Case History
107	Proper Word Choices for Daily Field Report Writing
110	Chapter Questions
112	Chapter 9 Safety in the Field Trench Safety
113	Grading Project Safety
116	Chapter 10 Putting it All Together: An Example Project Scenario Site Investigation
118	Office Pre-job Meeting
119	Project Preparation
120	On-site Pre-grade Meeting Construction: Testing and Observation
122	Communication—With the Contractor and Your Office Documentation—The Paper Trail
124	Example Geotechnical Report
152	Chapter Questions
154	Chapter 11 A Technician’s Quick Reference The Right Choice of Compaction Equipment
155	Basic Checklist of a Technician’s Supplies and Tools
158	Measures, Formulas, and Conversions
160	Appendix A: Glossary of Geotechnical-Related Terms A
162	B
164	C
167	D
169	E
170	F
171	G
173	H
174	I J K
175	L
176	M
177	N
178	O
179	P
182	Q R
183	S
188	T
189	U V
190	W Y Z
192	Appendix B: Answer Keys
202	Appendix C: Sample Field Forms and Details
222	Afterword
224	Index A B C D
225	E F G H L M N O P
226	R S T
227	U W
228	About the Author