Sensing systems for measuring mechanical properties in ground masses
By: prepared for U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Offices of Research & Development, Structures and Applied Mechanics Division
Contributors: Soil Systems, Inc; Soil Testing Services, Inc; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil Engineering; CH2M Hill, Inc; Woodward-Clyde Consultants
Series: Report no. FHWA/RD-81/109 - 81/113; Report (United States. Federal Highway Administration) -- FHWA/RD-81/109 - 81/113.
Publisher: The Division; Available through NTIS
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Washington, D.C; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Subjects: Tunnels; Design; Soils; Testing; Soil penetration test
Notes: Cover title.

Performing organizations: Soil Systems, Inc.--v.1; Soil Testing Services, Inc.--v.2; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil Engineering--v.3; CH2M Hill, Inc.--v.4; Woodward-Clyde Consultants--v.5.

Final report.

October-December 1981; October 1982.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: v.1. Bore hole shear, earth settlement, and earth penetrometer probes.; title: v.2. In situ testing with the Menard Pressuremeter.; title: v.3. Vane shear and cone piezometer.; title: v.4. Static penetrometer.; title: v.5. Dutch cone penetrometer tests-case histories.