{"product_id":"geotechnical-laboratory-measurements-for-engineers-paperback-2","title":"Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn T. Germaine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAmy V. Germaine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to the most useful geotechnical laboratory measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost effective, high quality testing of geo-materials is possible if you understand the important factors and work with nature wisely. \u003ci\u003eGeotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e guides geotechnical engineers and students in conducting efficient testing without sacrificing the quality of results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful as both a lab manual for students and as a reference for the practicing geotechnical engineer, the book covers thirty of the most common soil tests, referencing the ASTM standard procedures while helping readers understand what the test is analyzing and how to interpret the results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of both the underlying theory of the tests and the standard testing procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most commonly-taught laboratory testing methods, plus additional advanced tests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique discussions of electronic transducers and computer controlled tests not commonly covered in similar texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA support website at \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/college\/germaine\u003c\/b\u003e with blank data sheets you can use in recording the results of your tests as well as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets containing raw data sets supporting the experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn T. Germaine \u0026amp; Amy V. Germaine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn T. Germaine \u0026amp; Amy V. Germaine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comprehensive guide to the most useful geotechnical laboratory measurements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost-effective, high-quality testing of geomaterials is possible if you understand the important factors and work with nature wisely. \u003ci\u003eGeotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e guides geotechnical engineers and students in conducting efficient testing without sacrificing the quality of results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful as both a lab manual for students and as a reference for the practicing geotechnical engineer, the book covers thirty of the most common soil tests, referencing the ASTM standard procedures while helping readers understand what the test is analyzing and how to interpret the results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of both the underlying theory of the tests and the standard testing procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most commonly taught laboratory testing methods, plus additional advanced tests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique discussions of electronic transducers and computer-controlled tests not commonly covered in similar texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA support Web site at wiley.com\/college\/germaine with blank data sheets that can be used in recording test results as well as Microsoft Excel(R) spreadsheets containing raw data sets supporting the experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn T. Germaine, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with over twenty-five years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level materials and geotechnical laboratory courses, as well as supervising research at the master's degree and PhD degree levels. John performs experimental research to investigate various aspects of soil behavior for projects sponsored by private and governmental organizations, conducts independent consulting, some of which concerns technology transfer and interpretation of material behavior, and has extensive experience in testing automation and optimization. Dr. Germaine is a Fellow of ASTM International and has served since 1985 in technical and administrative roles within ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock, including membership in the management team for the ASTM Reference Soils and Testing Program. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmy V. Germaine, PE, \u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Fugro Consultants, Inc., consulting with their expansive geotechnical laboratory in Houston, Texas, on quality, technical, and interpretive matters. She has over ten years of work experience with a focus on the measurement and interpretation of geotechnical properties. Ms. Germaine has been involved with ASTM International Committee D18 for over ten years, during which time she has served as chairman of subcommittee D18.05, Strength and Compressibility of Soils, and as secretary for several other subcommittees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.8 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390057562361,"sku":"9780470150931","price":179.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Vi9RTlBDclRZeCtVaWZ5S0U3TStIUT09_47b7267d-60ba-488b-9c1e-feb29826aead.webp?v=1770221262","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/geotechnical-laboratory-measurements-for-engineers-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}