Geotechnical Manual
The Geotechnical Manual documents the Department’s standards of practice for geotechnical investigations, design, reporting, quality management, and other geotechnical business practices. Geotechnical Services staff and consultants performing work on behalf of the Department must adhere to the procedures in the Geotechnical Manual.
| SECTION | ISSUE DATE | ||
| June 2012 | |||
| Development of Geotechnical Standards | May 2012 | ||
| Quality Management Program | May 2012 | ||
| Communication and Reporting | March 2012 | ||
| Preliminary Investigations | January 2013 | ||
| ARS Online | January 2013 | ||
| Soil and Rock Logging | July 2010 | ||
| Log of Test Borings | |||
| Geotechnical Drilling | June 2012 | ||
| Borehole Location | March 2012 | ||
| Geophysical Services | December 2012 | ||
| Laboratory Testing | September 2010 | ||
| Standard Plan Designs | November 2010 | ||
| Sound Walls | July 2010 | ||
| DESIGN SOFTWARE AND TOOLS | ||
| Snailz Win Installation | ||
| Snailz Manual | ||
A discussion forum titled Geotechnical Manual has been placed on the GS Discussion Board for staff to post their questions or comments for improvements. Staff may also contact members of the GS Corporate Unit listed below.
| CONTACTS | ||
| John Bowman | (916) 227-7235 | John.Bowman@dot.ca.gov |
| Craig Hannenian | (916) 227-5703 | Craig.Hannenian@dot.ca.gov |