In-Situ Characterization of Soils

The papers included in this book describe various in-situ tests, routine and soil-specific, being used in various countries. The characterization of soils and the use of test parameters are covered, describing the limitations due to geological or regional soil formations. In-situ characterization of soils by instrumentation, for ground improvement, creep studies under dynamic conditions are also covered. The work opens new vistas of improvement in in-situ tests for soils to suit certain specific soil-structure interaction and designed performance of structure. Certain test, backed by case histories in soil mechanics, have been used for decades. This volume gives a rational, systematic and advanced meaning to these tests. A similar approach for collection of the case histories with newer techniques and sophisticated methods of analysis are suggested here.Saxena, K. R. is the author of 'In-Situ Characterization of Soils' with ISBN 9789058092441 and ISBN 9058092445.