1st Edition
High Resolution Pressuremeters and Geotechnical Engineering The Measurement of Small Things
1. Introduction
2. Determining Modulus
3. Analyses for In Situ Lateral Stress
4. Analyses for Undrained Shear Strength
5. Analyses for Drained Strength
6. Hydraulic Conductivity and Consolidation
7. Interpretation of Tests in Rock
8. Miscellaneous Experiments with Pressuremeters
9. Epilogue
Appendix A. Analytical Basis of the Pressuremeter Test
Appendix B. Technique, Equipment, Procedure
Biography
John Hughes is an academic and engineer. He developed the Cambridge Self Boring Pressuremeter and a number of key solutions for interpreting their data.
Robert Whittle is co-owner of Cambridge Insitu Ltd, who manufacture and develop John’s pressuremeters. He has written extensively on their use and interpretation.
