The study of the solid part of the earth on which structures are to be built isan essential part of the training of a civil engineer. Geotechnical processessuch... » 

The study of the solid part of the earth on which structures are to be built isan essential part of the training of a civil engineer. Geotechnical processessuch as drilling pumping and injection techniques enhance the viability ofmany construction processes by improving ground conditions.Introduction to Geotechnical Processes will cover the elements of groundtreatment and improvement from the control of groundwater drilling andgrouting to ground anchors and electrochemical hardening. The groundinvestigation necessary for the process the likely improvement in strength oftreated ground and testing methods will also be highlighted.This book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the mainfacets of geotechnical processes. Each topic is presented as a double pagespread with a careful mix of text tables and diagrams. It covers every topicof interest to graduate and postgraduate civil engineering students in thisfield as well as being relevant to engineeringgeologists and practisingengineers. «