Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Second Edition

Das, Braja M

ISBN 10: 0534492940 / ISBN 13: 9780534492946

Published by Thompson, 2005

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Thompson, 2005. HARDCOVER edition. Appears unread. Fine condition. NOT a library discard. Bright and shiny. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - apparently never read. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 2005. First printing of the Revised and Updated Second Edition. Profusely illustrtared with graphs, equations, diagrams, photos, tables, etc. Bound in the original blue pictorial laminated boards. 7.5" wide by 9.5" tall. From the publisher: "This book combines the essential components of Braja Das' market leading texts, PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. It includes the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics as well as foundation engineering, including bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations (spread footings and mats), retaining walls, raced cuts, piles, and drilled shafts. Intended as an introductory text, the book stresses the fundamental principles without becoming cluttered with excessive details and alternatives. While featuring a wealth of worked-out examples and figures that help students with theory and problem-solving skills, Das maintains the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made his books the leaders in the fields.". Second Edition, Revised and Updated. Hardcover. Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. xvi, 566pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, Second Edition
• Publisher: Thompson
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534492940
• ISBN 13: 9780534492946
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: NOT a library discard
• Edition: Second Edition, Revised and Updated.
• Condition: Fine condition
• Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket, as issued

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Synopsis

This book combines the essential components of Braja Das' market leading texts, PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. It includes the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics as well as foundation engineering, including bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations (spread footings and mats), retaining walls, raced cuts, piles, and drilled shafts. Intended as an introductory text, the book stresses the fundamental principles without becoming cluttered with excessive details and alternatives. While featuring a wealth of worked-out examples and figures that help students with theory and problem-solving skills, Das maintains the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made has made his books the leaders in the fields.

About the Author

Dr. Braja Das is Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at California State University, Sacramento. He received his M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa and his Ph.D. in the area of Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of a number of geotechnical engineering texts and reference books and has authored more than 250 technical papers in the area of geotechnical engineering. His primary areas of research include shallow foundations, earth anchors, and geosynthetics. He is a Fellow and Life Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Life Member of the American Society for Engineering Education, and an Emeritus Member of the Chemical and Mechanical Stabilization Committee of the Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council (Washington D.C.). Dr. Das has received numerous awards for teaching excellence, including the AMOCO Foundation Award, the AT&T Award for Teaching Excellence from the American Society for Engineering Education, the Ralph Teetor Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence from the University of Texas at El Paso.