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TOC
Chapter 1
Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Background
Scope of Manual
Chapter 2
Scope of Investigations
Background
Section I
Civil Works Projects
Reconnaissance and Feasibility Studies
Preconstruction Engineering and Design Studies
Construction Activities
Section II
Military Construction Projects
Background
Preconcept and Site Selection Studies
Concept Studies
Final Design Studies
Construction Activities
Chapter 3
Regional Geologic and Site Reconnaissance Investigations
Background
Section I
Coordination and Information Collection
Interagency Coordination and Cooperation
Survey of Available Information
Section II
Map Studies and Remote Sensing Methods
Map Studies
Remote Sensing Methods
Section III
Field Reconnaissance and Observations
Field Reconnaissance
Observations
Section IV
Information Development
Chapter 4
Surface Investigations
Background
Section I
Geologic Field Mapping
Areal Mapping
Site Mapping
Construction Mapping
Section II
Surface Geophysical Explorations
Background
Methods
Chapter 5
Subsurface Investigations
Background
Location of Investigations
Protection of the Environment
Section I
Borings
Major Uses
Boring and Sampling Methods
Drilling in Embankments
Section II
Drillhole Inspection and Logging
Objectives
Soil Identification and Description
Coring
Core Logging
Drilling Log Form and the Boring Log Data Management Program
Section III
Borehole Examination and Testing
Borehole Geophysical Testing
Borehole Viewing and Photography
Borehole Camera and Borescope
Borehole TV Camera and Sonic Imagery
Alinement Surveys
Section IV
Exploratory Excavations
Test Pits and Trenches
Calyx Hole Method
Section V
Groundwater and Foundation Seepage Studies
General Investigation
Permeability Testing
Pressure Tests
Section VI
In Situ Testing for Determining Geotechnical Properties
In Situ Testing
In Situ Tests to Determine Shear Strength
Tests to Determine In Situ Stress
Tests to Determine In Situ Deformation
Determination of Dynamic Moduli by Seismic Methods
Section VII
Backfilling of Holes and Disposition of Samples and Cores
Backfilling Boreholes and Exploratory Excavations
Disposition of Soil Samples
Disposition of Rock Cores
Chapter 6
Large-scale, Prototype Investigations
Prototype Test Programs
Section I
Test Excavation and Fills
Accomplishments
Test Quarries
Exploratory Tunnels
Test Fills and Trial Embankments
Section II
Test Grouting
Purpose
Test Grouting Practices
Test Grouting Program
Record Keeping
Section III
Piling Investigations
Piling Investigation Benefits
Driving Records
Load Testing
Chapter 7
Laboratory Investigations
Test and Sample Selection
Needs for Test and Sample Selection
Section II
Index and Classification Tests
Soils
Rock
Section III
Engineering Property Tests – Soils
Background
Engineering Property Tests – Rock
Background
Section V
Engineering Property Tests – Shales and Moisture-Sensitive Rocks
Index Testing
Swelling Properties
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