| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Engineering Geology |
| Editors | Peter Bobrowsky, Brian Marker |
| Place of Publication | Cham |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Pages | 887-895 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-73568-9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-73566-5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2018 |
Abstract
Synonyms
Ground investigation; Ground reconnaissance; Reconnaissance
engineering; Reconnaissance investigation; Site investigation;
Site reconnaissance; Soil investigation; Soil
reconnaissance; Subsoil exploration; Subsurface investigation;
Subsurface reconnaissance
Definition
Activities onshore, nearshore, or offshore, planned by a specialist
to obtain a geological, geotechnical, or geoenvironmental
model of the ground, as close as possible to
reality, to enable an environmental or engineering (civil or
mining) project to be undertaken with inherent economy and
safety....
Ground investigation; Ground reconnaissance; Reconnaissance
engineering; Reconnaissance investigation; Site investigation;
Site reconnaissance; Soil investigation; Soil
reconnaissance; Subsoil exploration; Subsurface investigation;
Subsurface reconnaissance
Definition
Activities onshore, nearshore, or offshore, planned by a specialist
to obtain a geological, geotechnical, or geoenvironmental
model of the ground, as close as possible to
reality, to enable an environmental or engineering (civil or
mining) project to be undertaken with inherent economy and
safety....
Publication series
| Name | Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| ISSN (Print) | 1388-4360 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1871-756X |