A step-by-step text on the basic tests performed in soil mechanics, Introduction to Soil Mechanics Laboratory Testing provides procedural aids and elucidates industry standards. It also covers how to properly present data and document results. Containing numerical examples and figures, the information presented is based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, and US Army Corps of Engineers engineering manuals.

The authors discuss the different methods of "in situ" field methods and "ex situ" laboratory methods of soil description and identification. They present equations for the physical properties of soil and laboratory methods of soil classification. They also discuss tests for the interaction of soil and water, and hydraulic conductivity and consolidation. These tests produce information useful in the identification and characterization of soil samples and their engineering behaviors.

A comprehensive resource, the book describesthe evaluation of physical properties of soils, including mass, weight, unit weight, and mass density of the soil mass and its component phases. These properties are then expanded to define a number of weight and volumetric relationships. The book also discusses tests used in the evaluation of the density-water content relationships in soils and in the evaluation of the quality of compaction operations. These features and more make this book an excellent guide for testing soils.

A step-by-step text on the basic tests performed in soil mechanics, Introduction to Soil Mechanics Laboratory Testing provides procedural aids and elucidates industry standards. It also covers how to properly present data and document results. Containing numerical examples and figures, the information presented is based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, and US Army Corps of Engineers engineering manuals. The authors discuss the different methods of in situ field methods and ex situ laboratory methods of soil description and identification. They present equations for the physical properties of soil and laboratory methods of soil classification. They also discuss tests for the interaction of soil and water, and hydraulic conductivity and consolidation. These tests produce information useful in the identification and characterization of soil samples and their engineering behaviors. A comprehensive resource, the book describes the evaluation of physical properties of soils, including mass, weight, unit weight, and mass density of the soil mass and its component phases. These properties are then expanded to define a number of weight and volumetric relationships. The book also discusses tests used in the evaluation of the density-water content relationships in soils and in the evaluation of the quality of compaction operations. These features and more make this book an excellent guide for testing soils.

This Geotechnical Special Publication contains technical papers presented at Geo Florida 2010, Advances in Analysis, Modeling, and Design, in Orlando, Florida, February 20-24. These papers represent the most current thinking on key issues such as: geotechnical modelling, microbehavior of soils and granular media, soil and geotechnical system characterization, foundation engineering design problems, reliability problems in geotechnical engineering, geotechnical engineering construction problems, pavement systems, geoenvironmental engineering problems, geoenvironmental engineering problems, geohazard mitigation problems, and geotechnical engineering education. This proceedings will be valuable to all engineers and professionals involved with geotechnical engineering.

Gross solids are litter, trash, leaves, and large coarse sediments that travel, either as floating debris or bed loads, in stormwater conveyance systems. Traditional monitoring programs, which were designed to determine the effectiveness of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for reducing stormwater pollution, have relied on autosamplers that ineffectively sample gross solids. These large pollutants can have a harmful impact on the environment. The goal of Guideline for Monitoring Stormwater Gross Solids is to standardize data collection procedures and laboratory protocols used in evaluating the removal of gross solids. Three levels of monitoring procedures are analyzed throughout this report: screening evaluation, performance evaluation, and research and design. This book will be useful to engineers and professionals involved in stormwater management.