Soils in construction - Hardcover

Schroeder, W. L

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471763403 ISBN 13: 9780471763406

Publisher: Wiley, 1975

Synopsis

A generation of construction-management students has learned from the easy-to-follow, understandable material in Soils in Construction. By keeping math simple and emphasizing construction operations and applications over engineering theory, the authors have created an ideal resource for non-technical, management-focused courses. Students interested in the field applications of soils will gain the knowledge they need to interact confidently with geotechnical engineers in their careers.

The book's extensive discussion of soil materials in the first five chapters is supplemented by an appendix describing testing methods that can easily be adapted to the hands-on component of a course. The remaining seven chapters cover the role that soil materials play in various aspects of construction contracting. Every chapter ends with problems presenting students with the kinds of scenarios they'll face in the field.

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About this title

From the Publisher:

Designed especially for those students who will probably NOT be taking further courses in soil mechanics or foundation engineering, this text uses only simple mathematics and an emphasis on applications to explore the nature of soils and how various soil materials may influence certain construction operations. An appendix of 11 laboratory testing exercises provides hands-on practice with basic principles and procedures.

From the Back Cover:

Uses only simple mathematics and an emphasis on applications to explore the nature of soils and how various soil materials may influence certain construction operations. An appendix of 11 laboratory testing exercises provides hands-on practice with basic principles and procedures. Contains references to similar standard testing methods. Provides data sheets and examples. Covers soil materials, soil behavior, and how construction specifications relate to it.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1975
• ISBN 10: 0471763403
• ISBN 13: 9780471763406
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 242