Introduction.

Part I: Development of Programs of Geotechnical Investigation.

The Assignment.

Proposal and Planning the Work.

Part II: Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Studies.

Field Exploration.

Laboratory Testing.

Part III: Analysis of Geotechnical Data and Engineering Computations.

Basic Geotechnical and Foundation Principles.

Settlement of Structures.

Bearing Capacity.

Expansive Soil.

Slope Stability.

Earthquakes.

Erosion.

Deterioration.

Unusual Soil.

Retaining Walls.

Groundwater and Moisture Migration.

Part IV: Performance or Engineering Evaluation of Construction.

Grading.

Construction Services.

Part V: Preparation or Engineering Evaluation of Geotechnical Reports.

Reports.

Appendices.