How to read a soil boring log
How to read a soil boring log
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I'm a recent graduate of college with a degree in architecture. My job requires me to go over soil boring logs, which is something I am unfamiliar with. Does anyone know of a website or have a 'roadmap' that could help me with this? Thanx





RE: How to read a soil boring log
The larger question (for me) is what is your intention on being able to read the boring logs? Are you then using the data to draw conclusions or to otherwise characterize the site (i.e., make value judgements on site suitability)?
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RE: How to read a soil boring log
RE: How to read a soil boring log
RE: How to read a soil boring log
Pick up a basic soils book (Bowles or Das) and they have sections in their books on this. Again, learn to appreciate the boring log - but don't try to take it beyond your own level of competence. It is really a "record" of what the geotechnical investigation encountered at a specific location at a site. But the Geotechnical Engineer of Record is the one to interpret and provide recommendations for the design and construction.