1. Introduction and overview


2. Site characterization process
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Background research
2.3 Site reconnaissance
2.4 Field exploration
2.5 Subsurface profiles
References


3. Geophysical site exploration methods
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Geophysical methods using electromagnetic waves
3.3 Geophysical methods using mechanical waves
References


4. In-situ geotechnical exploration and sampling methods
4.1 Standard penetration test
4.2 Cone penetration test
4.3 Vane shear test
4.4 Pressuremeter test
4.5 Dilatometer test
4.6 Full-flow penetrometers
References


5. Geotechnical laboratory testing methods
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sample preparation
5.3 Laboratory index tests
5.4 Laboratory performance tests
5.5 Significant figures for geotechnical laboratory data
References


6. Specialized site characterization methods
6.1 Geoenvironmental site characterization
6.2 Rock sampling, testing, and characterization
6.3 Conformance testing for construction monitoring and construction quality assurance
References


7. Application of site characterization to design
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Development of design parameters for static analyses
7.3 Seismic site characterization
References


8. Case histories
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Case history 1: site characterization for flood protection systems, before and after a failure
8.3 Case history 2: seismic site characterization, including postearthquake reconnaissance
8.4 Case history 3: geoenvironmental site characterization
References


9. Site investigation requirements
9.1 Site investigation requirements of building codes
9.2 Contents of a typical site characterization report
References


10. Ethical considerations in site characterization
10.1 Background
10.2 Contractual arrangement
10.3 Supervision
10.4 Transfer of project
10.5 Lapses and their consequence
References


Appendix A. Outline of geotechnical site characterization report
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