Download or read book The Observational Method in Geotechnical Engineering written by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) and published by Thomas Telford Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The observational method can produce savings in cost and time whilst maintaining safety, providing the design can be reviewed and modified appropriately as the work progresses. This book provides the reader with guidance on the observational method, its pitfalls and benefits - and is a useful reference work for ground engineers.