Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
APPENDIX D
EXAMPLE OF A
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
DEALING WITH EARTHQUAKE
ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
The following report has been prepared to present the findings and recommendations
resulting from our geotechnical earthquake investigation of the subject site. The purpose of
the investigation was to assess the feasibility of the project and to provide geotechnical
earthquake engineering parameters and recommendations for the design of the foundation
for the medical library.
Scope of Services
The scope of services for the project included the following:
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Screening investigation consisting of a review of published and unpublished geologic,
seismicity, and soil engineering maps and reports pertinent to the earthquake engineer-
ing aspects of the project
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Quantitative analysis, including subsurface exploration consisting of eight auger borings
excavated to a maximum depth of 40 ft
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Logging and sampling of three exploratory trenches to evaluate the soil conditions and to
obtain samples for laboratory testing
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Laboratory testing of soil samples obtained during the field investigation
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Geologic and soil engineering evaluations of field and laboratory data which provide the
basis for the geotechnical earthquake engineering conclusions and recommendations
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Preparation of this report and other graphics presenting the findings, conclusions, and
recommendations
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