An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Robert D. Holtz; William D. Kovacs

ISBN 10: 0134843940 / ISBN 13: 9780134843940

Published by Prentice Hall, 1981

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134843940
• ISBN 13: 9780134843940
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

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.

From the Publisher

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