Download or read book An Introduction to Laboratory Investigation of Soils with References written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in laboratory investigations of soils for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure, with references included. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSE 2. TEST AND SAMPLE SELECTION 3. INDEX AND CLASSIFICATION TESTS 4. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - SOILS 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - ROCK 6. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - SHALES AND MOISTURE-SENSITIVE ROCKS 7. REFERENCES.