Download or read book An Introduction to Subsurface Soil Investigations written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2020-04-17 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in subsurface soil investigations. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKGROUND 2. BORINGS 3. DRILLHOLE INSPECTION AND LOGGING 4. BOREHOLE EXAMINATION AND TESTING 5. EXPLORATORY EXCAVATIONS 6. GROUND WATER AND FOUNDATION SEEPAGE STUDIES 7. IN SITU TESTING TO DETERMINE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES 8. BACKFILLING OF HOLES AND DISPOSITION OF SAMPLES AND CORES.