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 | ||
| July 2010 | |||
| Intent of the Manual Definitions Exceptions Revisions to the Manual |
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| Development of Geotechnical Standards | July 2010 | ||
| Quality Management Program | January 2011 | ||
| Independent Quality Assurance | January 2011 | ||
| Communication and Reporting | March 2012 | ||
| Soil and Rock Logging | July 2010 | ||
| Log of Test Borings | |||
| Borehole Location | March 2012 | ||
| Laboratory Testing | September 2010 | ||
| Standard Plan Designs | November 2010 | ||
| Sound Walls | July 2010 | ||
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) 709-3170 | John.Bowman@dot.ca.gov |
| Craig Hannenian | (916) 955-6632 | Craig.Hannenian@dot.ca.gov |
| Mark Willian | (916) 227-7014 | Mark.Willian@dot.ca.gov |