An Introduction to Subsurface Soil Investigations for Professional Engineers

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

mai 2022 · Guyer Partners

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in subsurface soil investigations for buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKGROUND, 2. BORINGS, 3. DRILLHOLE INSPECTION AND LOGGING, 4. BOREHOLE EXAMINATION AND TESTING, 5. EXPLORATORY EXCAVATIONS, 6. GROUND WATER AND FOUNDATION SEEPAGE STUDIES, 7. IN SITU TESTING TO DETERMINE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES, 8. BACKFILLING OF HOLES AND DISPOSITION OF SAMPLES AN CORES.

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