7th International Symposium on Field Measurements in Geomechanics (Geotechnical Special Publication)

This proceedings was presented at the 7th International Symposium on Field Measurements in Geomechanics, FMGM 2007, held in Boston, MA from September 24-27, 2007. It contains 105 papers that cover the following themes: Case studies demonstrating the role of fiels measurements in problem-solving, research, safety assessment and improving the design of civil engineering structures and works. State-of-the-art and future trends in measurement technologies, equipment, communications, data management and interpretation, and visions for future development. Business side of instrumentation demonstrating and quantifying the benefits of field measurements to project management teams, owners, engineers, contractors, regulators and insurers.