Download or read book An Introduction to Field Explorations for Foundations for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-09-16 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in field explorations for foundations for buildings and other infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PUBLISHED SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL MAPS, 3. REMOTE SENSING DATA METHODS, 4. GEOPHYSICAL METHODS, 5. SOIL BORINGS AND TEST PITS, 6. SAMPLING, 7. PENETRATION RESISTANCE TESTS, 8. GROUNDWATER MEASUREMENTS, 9. MEASUREMENT OF SOIL AND ROCK PROPERTIES IN SITU, 10. FIELD,, INSTRUMENTATION.