GEOTECHNICS. CURRENT ISSUES IN HIGHWAY DESIGN - PROCEEDINGS OF CONFERENCE ON HIGHWAY DESIGN TODAY AND TOMORROW, INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, LONDON, 6 FEB 1985

A review of current site investigation practice is presented in relation to highway engineering, and recent developments in technique and equipment are described. The professional and contractual structure of the industry is examined, together with the current methods of procurement of site investigations. Suggestions are made for modifications and improvements to meet future developments and to ensure that the full benefits of geotechnology are realised. For covering abstract see IRRD 810707. (Author/TRRL)