Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements guides geotechnical engineers and students in conducting efficient testing without sacrificing the quality of results.

Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements features include:

• Explanations of both the underlying theory of the tests and the standard testing procedures
• The most commonly-taught laboratory testing methods, plus additional advanced tests
• Unique discussions of electronic transducers and computer controlled tests not commonly covered in similar texts

Contents

1. Phase Relationships
2. Specific Gravity
3. Maximum Density, Minimum Density
4. Calcite Equivalent
5. pH and Salinity
6. Organic Content
7. Grain Size Analysis
8. Atterberg Limits
9. Soil Classification and Description
10. Background Information for Part II
11. Compaction Test Using Standard Effort
12. Hydraulic Conductivity: Cohesionless Materials
13. Direct Shear
14. Strength Index of Cohesive Materials
15. Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression
16. Incremental Consolidation By Oedometer

Index

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