An Introduction to Identification and Classification of Soil and Rock

· Guyer Partners
Ebook
34
Pages
Eligible

About this ebook

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in identification and classification of soil and rock. Here is what is discussed:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SOIL DEPOSITS
3. SOIL IDENTIFICATION
4. SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
5. ROCK CLASSIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
6. REFERENCES.

About the author

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


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