GEOLOGY AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (THE THIRTEENTH TERZAGHI LECTURE)-DISCUSSION AND CLOSURE
The author is commended for his call for greater cooperation between engineers and geologists in the interests of safety. However, while it is agreed that interpreting subsurface conditions from test boring data is essential in geotechnical engineering, it is pointed out that making an interpretation does not imply precise prediction of subsurface conditions (which would be impossible) but rather an educated guess tempered by experience and sound engineering judgement combined with a through knowledge of fundamental geologic and geomorphic principles, specifically documentary data related to the site in question. The objective of a subsurface investigation is to provide the best interpretation of subsurface conditions and engineering properties while minimizing distubbance to in-situ condition. The need for making all subsurface information available to contractors prior to bidding is re-emphasized.
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Corporate Authors:
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Authors:
- Legget, R F
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Discussers:
- Proctor, R J
- Tanenbaum, R J
- Publication Date: 1980-5
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 583-587
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Serial:
- Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Volume: 106
- Issue Number: GT5
- Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
- ISSN: 1090-0241
- Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/gto
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Boring; Cooperation; Engineers; Geological surveying; Geology; Geotechnical engineering; Structures
- Old TRIS Terms: Subsurface explorations
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00314626
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 14444
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Oct 27 1980 12:00AM