Abstract
The geotechnical engineer needs to develop an appropriate game plan to conduct a piling engineering project. Investigation of the site is a very important step in any geotechnical engineering project. In a site investigation program, some major steps are involved, that are, literature survey, site visit, subsurface investigation program and sampling, and laboratory test program. The very first step in a site investigation program is to obtain published information relevant to the project. Subsurface information can be obtained from the sources, namely—national geological surveys, adjacent property owners, published literature, and aerial photographs. After conducting a literature survey, it is a good idea to pay a site visit that is helpful in determining the surface soil characteristics. Surface soil may indicate the existence of underlying fill material or loose organic soil. A comprehensive boring program should be conducted to identify soil types existing in the site. Local codes should be consulted before developing the boring program.
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