Cyclic and dynamic testing of soils for geotechnical engineeringpurposes and centrifuge testing has emerged as a new tool forunderstanding soil behavior and dynamic soil-structure interaction.STP 1213 is an excellent reference document on these latest testingpractices, and emerging technologies and provides additionalinformation on measuring soil properties used cyclic and dynamicloading conditions.

25 peer-reviewed papers give you an understanding of field,laboratory, and centrifuge methods used in cyclic and dynamictesting of soils for geotechnical engineering purposes.

The papers discuss:

• Descriptions of facilities, apparatus, and instrumentationused

• Theoretical analysis of apparatus and/or instrumentation

• Results and analysis of experimental research

• Discussion of testing procedures, improvements, andguidelines