An Introduction to Engineering Properties of Soil and Rock for Professional Engineers

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

нояб. 2022 г. · Guyer Partners

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in engineering properties of soil and rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. COMPACTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL, 3. DENSITY OF COHESIONLESS SOILS, 4. PERMEABILITY, 5., CONSOLIDATION, 6. SWELLING, SHRINKAGE AND COLLAPSIBILITY, 7. SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOILS, 8. ELASTIC PROPERTIES, 9. MODULUS OF SUBGRADE REACTION, 10. COEFFICIENT OF AT-REST EARTH PRESSURE.

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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years of experience designing all types of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal advisor on the staff of the California Legislature. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous local, state and national offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).