Some Notes on the Geotechnical Investigation Process

This paper documents some of the lessons learned by the author in the geotechnical investigation process. The author offers his knowledge over the years about which investigative processes work best for different problems and sites. However, many of today’s Engineers & Geologists never were exposed to the numerous learning experiences (failures) of the early practitioners. Many mistakes have been repeated. Some are site and soil specific, some are process specific, and many are major errors. It is the author’s goal to provide thorough notes that will help other in the geotechnical investigation process from his years of experience.

• Corporate Authors:

  New York State Thruway Authority

  200 Southern Boulevard, P.O. Box 189
  Albany, NY  United States  12201-0189
• Authors:
  • McGuffey, Verne C
• Conference:
  • 60th Highway Geology Symposium
  • Location: Buffalo NY, United States
  • Date: 2009-9-29 to 2009-10-1
• Publication Date: 2009

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Pagination: pp 283-289
• Monograph Title: Proceedings of the 60th Highway Geology Symposium

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Geology; Geotechnical engineering; Guidelines; Lessons learned; Project management
• Geographic Terms: New York (State)
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; I40: Soils and Rocks;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01142373
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 22 2009 12:18PM