{"product_id":"geotechnical-instrumentation-for-monitoring-field-performance-paperback-softback-9780471005469","title":"Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471005469","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGeotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Dunnicliff (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471005469, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 February 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e28 x 21.5 x 2.8 cm, 1.404 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe first book on the subject written by a practitioner forpractitioners. Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance goes far beyond a mere summary of the technicalliterature and manufacturers#146; brochures: it guides readersthrough the entire geotechnical instrumentation process, showingthem when to monitor safety and performance, and how to do it well.This comprehensive guide:\u003cbr\u003e * Describes the critical steps of planning monitoring programsusing geotechnical instrumentation, including what benefits can beachieved and how construction specifications should bewritten\u003cbr\u003e * Describes and evaluates monitoring methods and recommendsinstruments for monitoring groundwater pressure, deformations,total stress in soil, stress change in rock, temperature, and loadand strain in structural members\u003cbr\u003e * Offers detailed practical guidelines on instrument calibrations,installation and maintenance, and on the collection, processing,and interpretation of instrumentation data\u003cbr\u003e * Describes the role of geotechnical instrumentation during theconstruction and operation phases of civil engineering projects,including braced excavations, embankments on soft ground,embankment dams, excavated and natural slopes, undergroundexcavations, driving piles, and drilled shafts\u003cbr\u003e * Provides guidelines throughout the book on the best practices\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePartial table of contents:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Behavior of Soil and Rock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PLANNING MONITORING PROGRAMS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Systematic Approach to Planning Monitoring Programs UsingGeotechnical Instrumentation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MONITORING METHODS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Instrumentation Transducers and Data Acquisition Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measurement of Deformation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GENERAL GUIDELINES ON THE EXECUTION OF MONITORING PROGRAMS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Calibration and Maintenance of Instruments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Collection, Processing, Presentation, Interpretation, and Reportingof Instrumentation Data.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EXAMPLES OF INSTRUMENTATION APPLICATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embankments on Soft Ground.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Excavated and Natural Slopes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE KEY TO SUCCESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Key to Success: The Chain with 25 Links.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453549736216,"sku":"9780471005469","price":128.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471005469.jpg?v=1785286283","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/geotechnical-instrumentation-for-monitoring-field-performance-paperback-softback-9780471005469","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}