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Site Investigation
Soil investigation practices for expansive soil sites generally require more extensive sampling and specialized testing programs than sites with nonexpansive soils, even for small structures such as houses and one‐story buildings. Site investigation for an expansive soil site must include not only those aspects common to all geotechnical investigations but also specialized methods designed to estimate the expansion potential of the soil. The quality of the site investigation depends greatly on the experience and judgment of the field engineer, geologist, or technician. Soil exploration investigations are usually step‐by‐step processes that develop as information accumulates. The staged procedure involves the following steps: reconnaissance investigation; preliminary investigation; and design‐level investigation. A fourth type of geotechnical investigation is a forensic investigation. This investigation is undertaken when problems have occurred. A site investigation can often indicate the nature of the foundation by observing the location and type of damage.
Site Investigation
Soil investigation practices for expansive soil sites generally require more extensive sampling and specialized testing programs than sites with nonexpansive soils, even for small structures such as houses and one‐story buildings. Site investigation for an expansive soil site must include not only those aspects common to all geotechnical investigations but also specialized methods designed to estimate the expansion potential of the soil. The quality of the site investigation depends greatly on the experience and judgment of the field engineer, geologist, or technician. Soil exploration investigations are usually step‐by‐step processes that develop as information accumulates. The staged procedure involves the following steps: reconnaissance investigation; preliminary investigation; and design‐level investigation. A fourth type of geotechnical investigation is a forensic investigation. This investigation is undertaken when problems have occurred. A site investigation can often indicate the nature of the foundation by observing the location and type of damage.
Site Investigation
Nelson, John D. (author) / Chao, Kuo Chieh (Geoff) (author) / Overton, Daniel D. (author) / Nelson, Erik J. (author)
2015-02-17
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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