Volume 6 – Geotechnical Manual, Site Investigation and Engineering ...

Chapter 2 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN PROCESS
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 2-i
List of Tables ....................................................................................................................... 2-ii
List of Figures ...................................................................................................................... 2-ii
2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 DESIGN PROCESS ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Determine Type of Geotechnical Design and Parameters Required ................. 2-2
2.2.2 Decide on Appropriate Geotechnical Investigation ......................................... 2-5
2.2.3 Interpret Geotechnical Investigation Result to Obtain Representative
Parameters/Properties ................................................................................ 2-5
2.2.4 Designer’s Analysis and Design ................................................................... 2-6
2.2.5 Check Compliance and Need for Modification during Construction .................. 2-6
2.2.6 Post Construction Monitoring and Verification of Structure Performance .......... 2-7
REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 2-8
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