Site Characterization & In-situ Testing (General)
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Site Characterization
Site characterization is a systematic study conducted to collect data regarding in-situ ground conditions. The main purpose of site investigation is to derive the subsurface -characteristics in order to predict soil and/or rock behavior at a minimal cost. Investigations performed for site characterization may include first an examination of geologic and hydrogeologic maps, followed by in-situ testing, borehole logging, excavation, geophysical testing, and sampling to conduct laboratory testing, and evaluation of groundwater conditions. With site characterization, engineers estimate the geotechnical parameters that are necessary for efficient and cost-effective geotechnical engineering analysis and design.
In-Situ Geotechnical Tests
Media
- 2nd Edition. 35-minute video presenting an overview of typical drilling and sampling methods in Geotechnical Engineering practice.
- J.T. DeJong, R.W. Boulanger
Educational Resources
- Field Description of Soil and Rock New Guideline for the Field Classification and Description of Soil and Rock for Engineering Purposes, by the New Zealand Geotechnical Society
- Guide Sheet for Field Description of Soil and Rock New Guide Sheet for the Field Classification and Description of Soil and Rock for Engineering Purposes, by the New Zealand Geotechnical Society
- Site Investigation Powerpoint Presentation. Prepared and donated by Professor Sivakugan, James Cook University, Australia.
Selected Topics
Web Class Assignments
External Resources
- Engineering Geology and Site Characterization Educational Resources Developed by EGSC Committee Members
- Information about Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) and liquefaction for practicing engineers and geologists by Peter K. Robertson.
- Seismic Duck: Educational game about reflection seismology.
- The Berkeley Web Course in Applied Geophysics
- Eurocode 7 - Background and Applications: Geotechnical Data
- Eurocode 7: Ground investigation and testing, by Dr.-Ing. Bernd Schuppener (Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, Karlsruhe, Germany)
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