Research and Markets: Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Useful Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/96ab81/geotechnical_labor) has
announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Geotechnical
Laboratory Measurements for Engineers" to their offering.

A comprehensive guide to the most useful geotechnical laboratory measurements

Cost effective, high quality testing of geo-materials is possible if you
understand the important factors and work with nature wisely. Geotechnical
Laboratory Measurements for Engineers guides geotechnical engineers and students
in conducting efficient testing without sacrificing the quality of results.

Useful as both a lab manual for students and as a reference for the practicing
geotechnical engineer, the book covers thirty of the most common soil tests,
referencing the ASTM standard procedures while helping readers understand what
the test is analyzing and how to interpret the results.

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
* A support website with blank data sheets you can use in recording the results
of your tests as well as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets containing raw data sets
supporting the experiments

Key Topics Covered:

PART I
Chapter 1 Background Information for Part I.
Chapter 2 Phase Relationships.
Chapter 3 Specific Gravity.
Chapter 4 Maximum Density, Minimum Density.
Chapter 5 Calcite Equivalent.
Chapter 6 pH and Salinity.
Chapter 7 Organic Content.
Chapter 8 Grain Size Analysis.
Chapter 9 Atterberg Limits.
Chapter 10 Soil Classification and Description.
PART II
Chapter 11 Background Information for Part II.
Chapter 12 Compaction Test Using Standard Effort.
Chapter 13 Hydraulic Conductivity: Cohesionless Materials.
Chapter 14 Direct Shear.
Chapter 15 Strength Index of Cohesive Materials.
Chapter 16 Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression.
Chapter 17 Incremental Consolidation By Oedometer.

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