Geotechnical Engineering In-situ Testing

Author: Xu Chao
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is a textbook for geotechnical engineering and in-situ testing courses in civil engineering programs at universities. It provides a detailed introduction to the latest in-situ testing technologies in geotechnical engineering both domestically and internationally, including static load tests, cone penetration tests, vane shear tests, dynamic cone penetration tests, standard penetration tests,, flat dilatometer tests, field direct shear tests, wave velocity tests, in-situ rock stress tests, and vibratory tests. It elaborates on the fundamental principles, instruments and equipment, testing methods, technical key points, data organization and analysis, and engineering applications of these various in-situ testing techniques. Review questions are compiled at the end of each chapter. In addition to serving as a textbook for relevant university majors, this book can also be used as a reference for engineering technicians in various fields of civil engineering, including surveying, design, testing, and construction.