Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, Second Edition

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The Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook provides the tools necessary for fusing geological characterization and investigation with critical analysis for obtaining engineering design criteria. The second edition updates this pioneering reference for the 21st century, including developments that have occurred in the twenty years since the first edition was published, such as:· Remotely sensed satellite imagery· Global positioning systems (GPS)· Geophysical exploration· Cone penetrometer testing· Earthquake studies· Digitizing of data recording and retrieval· Field and laboratory testing and instrumentation· Use of the Internet for data retrievalThe Geotechnical Engineering…