ABSTRACT

Geotechnical instrumentation is used for installation, monitoring and assessment on any sizeable project, particularly in urban areas, and is used for recording, controlled remedial work, and safety. This unique and up-to-date book deals with the conceptual philosophy behind the use of instruments, and then systematically covers their practical use

chapter 2|31 pages

Basic soil mechanics and pore pressures

chapter 3|63 pages

Displacements and global deformations

chapter 5|18 pages

Survey techniques

chapter 6|23 pages

Specialist instruments

chapter 7|34 pages

Instrument systems for tunnelling projects

chapter 8|8 pages

Data logging, recovery and presentation

chapter 9|2 pages

Conclusions