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This paper describes the initial stage of a forensic geotechnical investigation, namely gathering of data on the site, the works, and the failure for further detailed analysis. It has been written as part of the effort by the ISSMGE Technical Committee TC40 to prepare a handbook on forensic geotechnical engineering. The paper provides guidance to the investigator on the objectives of the investigation, the nature of the data required, sources of information to be considered and the recording and storage of data.
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Rao VVS (2005) TC40 terms of reference. Report submitted to ISSMGE, Dec 2005
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Day, P. (2016). Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Investigations: Data Collection. In: Rao, V., Sivakumar Babu, G. (eds) Forensic Geotechnical Engineering. Developments in Geotechnical Engineering. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2377-1_5
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