Soils and Foundations - Hardcover

Liu, Cheng; Evett, Jack B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130482196 ISBN 13: 9780130482198

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2004

Synopsis

Written in a clear, direct style, this practical book introduces readers to the essentials of soil mechanics and foundations. Major emphasis is given to design and practical applications, which are supported by basic theory. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics cover formation of natural soil deposits, engineering properties of soils, soil exploration, soil compaction and stabilization, water in soil, stress distribution in soil, consolidation of soil and settlement of structures, shear strength of soil, shallow foundations, pile foundations, drilled shaft foundations, lateral earth pressure, retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. For civil engineers, civil engineering technologists, and geotechnical engineers.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Written in a simple and direct style, this practical text introduces students to the essentials of soil mechanics and foundations. Major emphasis is given to design and practical applications, which are supported by basic theory.

From the Back Cover:

This introductory text/reference is a practical guide for soil mechanics principles, with application to real-world foundation design situations. It is presented in a clear, direct style with just enough mathematics to support the design concepts. There are ample diagrams, charts, and illustrations throughout to support the concepts.

New to this edition:

• The material on drilled shafts (Chapter 21) has been revised significantly to reflect the latest design methods.
• Several new illustrations have been added to enhance student comprehension.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0130482196
• ISBN 13: 9780130482198
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512