Soil and rock description in engineering practice

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Practical guidance to assist engineers with the geological logging of soil and rock samples in the field. Gives a definition of the description process and its history, explores the differences between description and classification and how to communication the results to ensure a consistent and standard approach. Looks at properties of soil and rock types, weathering and discontinuity logging.

Document History

Superseded by the third edition, 2020. Second edition 2016. First edition 2010, reprinted 2015.

Author

Norbury, D.

ISBN

9781849951791

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