Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice
An Introduction
- 1st Edition - February 17, 2024
- Author: Anjan Patel
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 9 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 9 3 - 8
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Request a sales quoteGeotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice: An Introduction provides the latest on field test results and theoretical knowledge, interpretation and engineering judgement and how this data is essential for proper planning and execution of ground investigations. Maximum subsurface information can be extracted with lesser budget if proper interpretation is made. In other words, no amount of site investigation is adequate without proper interpretation and application of engineering judgement. With this in consideration in mind, this book presents a special focus on the importance of interpretation and engineering judgment in geotechnical projects.
- Places an emphasis on the role of site interpretation and the application of engineering judgement
- Discusses project personnel and how they have to understood ground conditions to respond accordingly
- Includes real-life examples that will be of great help for all those involved in the planning and execution of geotechnical projects
The proposed book is intended to be a reference book for those in the geotechnical field at the start of their professional career. Moreover, geotechnical engineers and other field personnel involved in managing a geotechnical project will find this book of help. Will also serve as a reference for the course “Forensic geotechnical engineering” at the postgraduate level
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Book Abstracts
- About the author
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- Questions
- Reference
- Further reading
- Chapter 2. Detection of subsurface anomalies
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 3. Engineering judgment in field tests
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 4. Limitations of field tests
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 5. Management of geotechnical projects without technical knowledge
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 6. Consequences of incomplete and incorrect reporting
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further Reading
- Chapter 7. Reaching a conclusion in case of geotechnical failures
- Abstract
- Case example of a canal embankment failure
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 8. Ignoring site conditions in the laboratory
- Abstract
- Questions
- References
- Chapter 9. Memory of excavated soil
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further Reading
- Chapter 10. Project specific suitability of soil strata
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further Reading
- Chapter 11. Overlooking the subsurface strata
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further Reading
- Chapter 12. Field recording by geotechnical site engineer
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 13. Interpretation of drilling data
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 14. Simulation of a site condition
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 15. Investigation steps in case of complex subsurface condition
- Abstract
- Questions
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 16. Selecting suitable ground improvement method for a problematic site
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 17. Interpretations after a geotechnical failure
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 18. Excuses after a geotechnical failure
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 19. Interpretation of geotechnical reports
- Abstract
- Questions
- Further reading
- Chapter 20. Interpretation beyond making conclusions
- Abstract
- Questions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 230
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 17, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443140921
- eBook ISBN: 9780443140938
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Anjan Patel
The Author is currently working as an Associate Professor in Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur which is recognized as an institute of National Importance by the Govt of India. He has completed his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 2009 and he has over 13 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He was involved as a geotechnical engineer during the subsurface exploration for the expansion of SSR International Airport in Mauritius. This investigation was one of the special cases in geotechnical engineering which includes the exploration of volcanic voids and subsurface cavities. Further, he has gained sufficient experience in geotechnical investigations because of his involvement in various consultancy jobs as well as research projects. Recently in 2019, Dr. Patel has authored a book entitled “Geotechnical Investigations and Improvement of Ground Condition”, published by Elsevier in 2019. The author has guided 04 PhD and 22 MTech students, and currently some more students are working for their Master′s and PhD degree under his supervision. He has got 3 patents and has about 50 technical papers published in different journals of national and international repute.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Civil Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra-440010, IndiaRead Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice on ScienceDirect