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Simple Guide to In-situ Ground Testing 5 Pressuremeter testing
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The main advantages of in-situ testing over more traditional ways of sampling and laboratory testing are: Speed, Quantity and Quality. Looks at the use of Pressuremeter Testing, which is only bettered in terms of capability by the cone and piezocone (Part 2 of this series).
ISBN
9781860816482
Publisher Information
BRE
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