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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications
Volume 2, 1986
Site Investigation Practice: Assessing BS 5930
Edited by:
A. B. Hawkins, Department of Geology, University of Bristol, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1RJ

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    Planning and Design of Site Investigations
    J. M. Head
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 1-5, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.ENG.1986.002.01.01
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 6-8, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.02
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    Desk Studies, Air Photograph Interpretation and Reconnaissance for Site Investigation
    G. West
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 9-13, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.ENG.1986.002.01.03
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 13-16, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.04
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    Field Testing: Interpretation of the Cone Penetration Test
    C. P. Wroth
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 17-19, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.05
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 19, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.06
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    Field Testing: The Standard Penetration Test
    S. Thorburn
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 21-26, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.07
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 26-32, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.08
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    Sample Disturbance and BS 5930
    C. R. I. Clayton
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 33-40, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.09
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 40-41, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.10
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    Laboratory Testing: Assessing BS 5930
    D. W. Hight
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 43-52, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.11
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 52-58, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.12
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    Rock Descriptions
    A. B. Hawkins
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 59-66, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.13
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 66-72, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.14
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    Soil Descriptions—Quo Vadis?
    G. H. Child
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 73-82, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.15
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 82-84, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.16
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    Planning Engineering Geophysical Surveys
    B. W. Darracott and D. M. McCann
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 85-90, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.17
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 90, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.18
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    Water in Site Investigation
    A. D. M. Penman
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 91-97, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.19
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 97-98, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.20
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    Contractual Matters
    F. H. Hughes
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 99-104, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.21
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 104-106, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.22
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    The Future of Site Investigation
    C. Craig
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 107-108, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.23
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    Discussion
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 109-111, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.24
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    Static Electric Cone Penetration Testing in Shallow Water
    C. H. Adam
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 113-118, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.25
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    Remote Sensing Techniques in Civil Engineering Surveys
    E. M. Amos, D. Blakeway and C. D. Warren
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 119-124, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.26
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    Pressuremeter Testing of Normally Consolidated Clays—The Effects of Varying Test Technique
    W. F. Anderson, I. C. Pyrah and F. Haji-Ali
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 125-132, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.27
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    Stress Path Tests on 100 mm Diameter Samples
    J. H. Atkinson and D. B. Clinton
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 133-137, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.28
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    Effects of Stress Path and Stress History on the Stiffness of Reconstituted London Clay
    J. H. Atkinson, J. S. Evans and D. Richardson
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 139-144, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.29
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    Groundwater Control in Complex Ground Conditions
    M. S. Atkinson and G. D. Thornton
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 145-149, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.30
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    An Assessment of the British Code of Practice for Site Investigations for Hong Kong Conditions
    G. W. Borrie, A. Cipullo and J. B. Massey
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 151-156, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.31
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    Recent Techniques in Geophysics with Special Applications to Engineering Geology
    R. A. Caldwell
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 157-162, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.32
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    Marine Site Investigations and BS 5930
    P. G. Carter, R. M. Pirie and M. Sneddon
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 163-166, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.33
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    A Rational Approach to Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Testing
    A. M. Coatsworth
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 167-175, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.34
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    The Use of Small Scale Trial Compactions for Earthwork Design
    D. W. Cox and A. R. Dawson
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 177-183, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.35
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    Techniques for Site Investigation Using Trial Pits
    D. W. Cox, A. R. Dawson and J. W. Hall
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 185-192, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.36
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    State of Weathering: The Search for a Rational Approach
    W. R. Dearman
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 193-198, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.ENG.1986.002.01.37
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    Investigation of Weak Sandstones
    L. Dobereiner and M. H. de Freitas
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 199-205, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.ENG.1986.002.01.38
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    A Comparison of Methods of Testing at a Site in London Clay
    R. J. Epps
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 207-212, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.ENG.1986.002.01.39
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    Correlation of Cone Penetration Tests and Undrained Shear Strength in Alluvial Soils in the Humberside Area
    H. Erwig
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 213-217, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.ENG.1986.002.01.40
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    Notes on the Correlation of Cone Penetration Test Results in Weak Chalk at Norwich, Norfolk
    H. Erwig and J. I. Pattinson
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 219-221, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.41
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    Guidance on Pressuremeter, Flat Dilatometer and Cone Penetration Testing
    P. S. Finn, R. M. Nisbet and P. G. Hawkins
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 223-233, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.42
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    The Limitations and Interpretation of the “Angle of Repose” in Terms of Soil Mechanics: a Useful Parameter?
    S. C. Francis
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 235-240, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.43
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    The Application of Ground Conductivity and Offset Wenner Resistivity Soundings to Optimise the Investigation of a 300 ha Site in the West Midlands
    F. B. Frost and J. P. Dumble
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 241-245, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.44
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    A Comparison between the Core Orienter and the Borehole Impression Device
    T. I. Gamon
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 247-251, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.45
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    Simplified Descriptive Scheme and Classification System for the Logging of Cut Slope Faces
    T. I. Gamon and R. P. Finn
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 253-260, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.46
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    BS 5930: The Role of Geomorphological and Geological Techniques in a Preliminary Site Investigation
    J. S. Griffiths and A. H. Marsh
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 261-267, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.47
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    Point Load Tests: Correlation Factors and Contractual Use. An Example from the Corallian at Weymouth
    A. B. Hawkins and J. A. G. Olver
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 269-271, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.48
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    Timing and Correct Chemical Testing of Soils/Weak Rocks
    A. B. Hawkins and G. M. Pinches
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 273-277, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.49
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    Residual Strength: Does BS 5930 Help or Hinder?
    A. B. Hawkins and K. D. Privett
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 279-282, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.50
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    Disturbed Sampling Using Reverse Circulation
    M. R. Hurley and M. D. Lavender
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 283-287, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.51
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    The Choice of Test Methods in Site Investigations
    A. Marsland
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 289-297, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.52
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    Principles for Description and Classification of Weathered Rock for Engineering Purposes
    R. P. Martin and S. R. Hencher
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 299-308, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.53
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    The Use of Oblique Aerial Photography to Investigate the Extent and Sequence of Landslipping at Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey
    M. C. Matthews and C. R. I. Clayton
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 309-315, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.54
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    An Appraisal of Soil Index Tests
    F. Medhat and I. L. Whyte
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 317-323, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.55
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    The Point Load Test
    D. R. Norbury
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 325-329, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.56
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    A Critical Review of Section 8 (BS 5930)—Soil and Rock Description
    D. R. Norbury, G. H. Child and T. W. Spink
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 331-342, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.57
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    The Effective Application of Electrical Conductivity Techniques in Site Investigations for Civil Engineers
    S. Penn
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 343-347, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.58
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    A Question of Priority—Product Before Procurement
    L. J. Rys and I. R. Wood
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 349-355, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.59
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    An Example of Rotary Core Drilling in Soils
    J. A. Scarrow and R. C. Gosling
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 357-363, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.60
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    Suggested Terminology of Grain and Crystal Size in Rocks: A Technical Note
    D. J. Shearman
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 365, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.61
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    Investigation of Ground Heave at ICI Mond Division, Castner-Kellner Works, Runcorn
    M. H. Sibley and N. J. Vadgama
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 367-373, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.62
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    The Use of Tracer Techniques to Assess Groundwater Flows in Site Investigations
    H. J. Siddle, D. B. Jones and C. D. Warren
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 375-384, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.63
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    Classification by Texture and Plasticity
    P. Smart
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 385-390, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.02.01.64
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    Investigation of the Properties of Recent Nile Delta Deposits, Port Said, Egypt
    N. A. Smith, D. E. Welch and L. W. Tunbridge
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 391-397, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.65
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    Site Investigation for Areas Affected by Limestone Workings
    S. A. Solera
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 399-404, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.66
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    A New Procedure for Determination of Point Load Strength in Site Investigation
    N. Turk and W. R. Dearman
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 405-411, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.67
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    The ‘Valvate’ System Related to Percussive Boring and Sampling Techniques
    C. O. Vallally
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 413-417, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.02.01.68
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    The Quality of U100 Sampling
    I. L. Whyte
    Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications, 2, 419-423, 1 January 1986, https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.1986.002.01.69
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