This is intended to be a reference manual for Geotechnical Engineers. It is principally a
\ndata book for the practicing Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist, which
\ncovers:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The planning of the site investigation.
\n\u2022 The classification of soil and rock.
\n\u2022 Common testing, and the associated variability.
\n\u2022 The strength and deformation properties associated with the test results.
\n\u2022 The engineering assessment of these geotechnical parameters for both soil and
\nrock.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The application in geotechnical design for:
\n\u2013 Terrain assessment and slopes
\n\u2013 Earthworks and its specifications
\n\u2013 Subgrades and pavements
\n\u2013 Drainage and erosion
\n\u2013 Geotextiles
\n\u2013 Retention systems
\n\u2013 Soil and rock foundations
\n\u2013 Tunnels
\n\u2013 Movements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"