Purpose of geotechnical investigation and testing; geotechnical site investigation methods, including test pitting, drilling, soil sampling, rock coring, in situ testing, cone penetration testing of soil profiles, and geophysical testing; planning a geotechnical investigation and testing program; laboratory testing methods for soils and rocks, their applications and limitations, and their interpretation; geotechnical parameter assessment.<br/>[Compulsory 2 day field and laboratory trip during the mid-semester break.] -- Course Website
Instructor: Prof David Williams ([email protected])
