Subsurface Investigations

Course Synopsis:

This course material consists of an Engineer Manual as issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The quiz author is J. Cloyce Darnell, P.E.

Subsurface Investigations provide information to engineers of conditions below the ground’s surface. These investigations require use of particular equipment for specific purposes, such as soil and rock classifications, samples, engineering characteristics, and ground water data. This course describes equipment, techniques, and methods commonly used by geotechnical engineers in subsurface investigations.

Course Objectives:

This course teaches the following specific engineering knowledge and skills regarding Subsurface Investigations:

• Location of Investigations

• Protection of the Environment

• Boring and Sampling Methods

• Core Drilling and Logging Data

• Exploratory Excavations

• Groundwater and Seepage Studies

• In Situ Sampling and Testing

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