They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure. NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years.
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IHS Markit is a leading global source of critical information and insight for customers in a broad range of industries. Our customer product and service solutions span four major areas of information: energy, product lifecycle management, environmental and security. By focusing on our customers first, we deliver data and expertise that enable innovative and successful decision-making.
Customers range from governments and multinational companies to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than countries. IHS has been in business since and employs more than 3, people in 35 locations around the world. Login to CIS. Back to publisher list. Detailed technical guidance is provided on the scope, planning, organisation, and appraisal of site investigations for civil engineering and building projects.
The report relates generally to site investigation, although there is an emphasis throughout on geotechnical aspects, referred to as "ground investigation". The site investigation process is described, and guidance is given on the practical aspects of field work, laboratory testing of materials, interpretation of results and application to the design of foundations. Extensive coverage of sources of information, to assist the investigator during the preliminary studies, is presented as an appendix.
Also appended is a comprehensive glossary of terms and definitions.
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