High Resolution Pressuremeters and Geotechnical Engineering: The Measurement of Small Things

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John Hughes (Cambridge Insitu Ltd, UK) Robert Whittle (Cambridge Insitu Ltd, UK)

High Resolution Pressuremeters and Geotechnical Engineering

The Measurement of Small Things

John Hughes (Cambridge Insitu Ltd, UK), Robert Whittle (Cambridge Insitu Ltd, UK)

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CRC Press
19 December 2024

Soil & rock mechanics

Series: Applied Geotechnics

High Resolution Pressuremeters and Geotechnical Engineering focuses on pressuremeters with internal transducers that allow measurement of strength, stiffness and in situ reference stress. It outlines the principles and the basics of the technology, gives guidance on good practice and making reliable analysis, provides case studies, and compares the pressuremeter test with similar ones from other devices to enable engineers to make informed choices.

A unique, up-to-date guide to high resolution pressuremeters with internal transducers Contextualises analyses and advice to enable an informed choice of testing processes Presents analyses previously unpublished in book form

This practical guide will suit professionals at the consultancy level, pressuremeter practitioners and site investigation companies.

By: John Hughes (Cambridge Insitu Ltd UK), Robert Whittle (Cambridge Insitu Ltd, UK)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032060958
ISBN 10: 1032060956
Series: Applied Geotechnics
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 19 December 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.