Geotechnical Investigations.

EM 1110-1-1804

1.       Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1   Purpose  1-1

1.2   Applicability 1-1

1.3   References  1-1

1.4    Background 1-1

1.5   Scope of Manual 1-2

2.       Chapter 2

Scope of Investigation

Section I

Civil Works Projects

Chapter 3

Regional Geologic and Site Reconnaissance Investigations

Section I

Coordination and Information Collection

Section II

Map Studies and Remote Sensing Methods

Section III

Field Reconnaissance and Observations

Section VI

Information Development

Chapter 4

Surface Investigations

Section I

Geologic Field Mapping

Section II

Surface Geophysical Explorations

Charter 5

Subsurface Investigation

 Section I

Borings

Section II

Drillhole Inspection and Logging

Section III

Borehole Examination and Testing

Section IV

Exploratory Excavations

Section V

Groundwater and Foundation Seepage Studies

Section VI

In situ Testing for Determining Geotechnical Properties

Section VII

Backfilling of Holes and Disposition of Samples and Cores

Chapter 6

Large-Scale, Prototype Investigations

Prototype Test Programs

Section I

Test Excavation and Fills

Section II

Test Grouting

Section III

Piling Investigations

Chapter 7

Laboratory Investigations

Purpose

Section I

Test and Sample Selection

Section II

 Index and Classification Test

Section III

Engineering Property Test- Soils

Section IV

Engineering Property Test – Shales and Moisture- Sensitive Rocks