An Introduction to Soil Sampling and Testing Methods for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers and construction managers interested in soil investigations. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. HAND SAMPLING METHODS FOR OBTAINING DISTURBED SAMPLES, 3. MECHANICAL SAMPLING METHODS FOR OBTAINING DISTURBED SAMPLES, 4. CASING ADVANCER, 5. ROCK SAMPLING METHODS, 6. GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION METHODS, 7. FIELD TESTING METHODS.