Geotechnical Engineering Journal of the SEAGS & AGSSEA ISSN 0046-5828
Vol. 41 No.1 March 2010
Testing in Geotechnical Design
Dennis E. Becker
ABSTRACT: Testing is an inherent and integral element of geotechnical design. This paper describes and discusses geotechnical testing in the design process from a consulting practitioner’s perspective of the current state-of-practice. The role, objectives, types and interpretation of testing, limitations and recommended good practices are presented. Successful implementation of testing in design is demonstrated through examination of test data from a few case records.
KEYWORDS: Testing, Geotechnical Design
