This paper examines the influence of groundwater on geotechnical studies and proposes a method of classification in order to identify situations at most risk from the misinterpretation of the groundwater regime.

  • Introduction

  • Desk studies

  • Ground investigation fieldwork

  • Laboratory testing

  • Interpretation of the groundwater regime

  • Design and analysis considerations

  • Construction considerations

  • Other aspects of geotechnical studies

  • Conclusions

  • Reference

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