ABSTRACT

The use of pressuremeters in predicting in situ soil properties is increasing as the technique becomes established as a reliable method of site investigation. This book provides a thorough review of the topic and its use in site investigation.

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|44 pages

Pressuremeter probes and testing equipment

chapter 3|67 pages

Site operations

chapter 4|31 pages

Analysis of expanding cavities

chapter 6|91 pages

Interpretation of pressuremeter tests

chapter 7|55 pages

Design rules and applications