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.
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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.
Key Benefit: Written in a clear, direct style, this practical book introduces students to the essentials of soil mechanics and foundations. Key Topics: Major emphasis is given to design and practical applications, which are supported by basic theory. The Fourth Edition retains the same straightforward philosophy as its predecessors, but features updated material throughout the text as well as coverage of totally new topics.
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