The manual provides technical information on the field and laboratory investigations and construction control of soils used as foundations and materials for dams, canals, and many other types of structures built for reclamation projects in the United States of America. Part 1 discusses general earth and foundation technology applicable to the construction of water resources structures. Included in Part 1 are chapters on: the properties of soils, principles and stages of soil investigations, and quality control of earth construction. The appendix contains detailed procedures for sampling, classification, and field and laboratory testing of soils.
The manual provides technical information on the field and laboratory investigations and construction control of soils used as foundations and materials for dams, canals, and many other types of structures built for reclamation projects in the United States of America.The appendix contains detailed procedures for sampling, classification, and field and laboratory testing of soils. Part 2 contains standard procedures for investigating and testing soil materials for engineering design, construction, and operation and maintenance of water resources structures.