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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Geotechnical Site Characterization Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 5

FHWA-NHI-16-072.pdf (31.44 MB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Report
Publication Number:
FHWA NHI-16-072
Abstract:

This manual is intended to provide a technical resource for geotechnical and highway engineers responsible for planning and performing subsurface investigations so that project subsurface conditions can be characterized effectively and risks attributed to ground conditions can be identified and addressed. The manual is organized to reflect the strong emphasis on interpretation of geotechnical parameters for design and construction.

Publishing Date:
November 2016
Author(s):
Loehr, J. Erik
Lutenegger, Alan
Rosenblad, Brent
Boeckmann, Andrew
Publishing Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
FHWA Program(s):
Infrastructure
AMRP Program(s):
Geotechnical and Hydraulics
FHWA Activities:
Geotechnology Research Program
Subject Area:
Research
Geotechnology