Abstract:
data book for the practicing Geotechnical Engineer and Engineering Geologist, which
covers:
• The planning of the site investigation.
• The classification of soil and rock.
• Common testing, and the associated variability.
• The strength and deformation properties associated with the test results.
• The engineering assessment of these geotechnical parameters for both soil and
rock.
• The application in geotechnical design for:
– Terrain assessment and slopes
– Earthworks and its specifications
– Subgrades and pavements
– Drainage and erosion
– Geotextiles
– Retention systems
– Soil and rock foundations
– Tunnels
– Movements
This data is presented by a series of tables and correlations to be used by experienced
geotechnical professionals. These tables are supplemented by dot points (notes style)
explanations. The reader must consult the references provided for the full explanations
of applicability and to derive a better understanding of the concepts. The complexities
of the ground cannot be over-simplified, and while this data book is intended to be
a reference to obtain and interpret essential geotechnical data and design, it should
not be used without an understanding of the fundamental concepts. This book does
not provide details on fundamental soil mechanics as this information can be sourced
from elsewhere.
The geotechnical engineer provides predictions, often based on limited data. By cross
checking with different methods, the engineer can then bracket the results as often
