1981 paperback book, a shown. Shelf wear, rubbing of the cover. Some writing and highlighting in the text, mostly on the diagrams. Very acceptable reader's copy.

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Title: An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Holtz, Robert D; Holtz, R D and Kovacs, William D
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 1981
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0134843940
ISBN 13: 9780134843940
Binding: paperback
Condition: Fair

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A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering - with applications to civil engineering practice. *focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. *introduces vibratory and dynamic compaction, the method of fragments, the Schmertmann procedure for determining field compressibility, secondary compression, liquefaction, and an extensive use of the stress path method.

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A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering -- with applications to civil engineering practice.

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