Soils and Foundations - Hardcover

Liu, Cheng; Evett, Jack B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132221381 ISBN 13: 9780132221382

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2007

Synopsis

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. Now in its seventh edition, it includes new material on soil consistency, overconsolidated clay, degree of consolidation, vibroflotation and the settlement of sand. 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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From the Publisher:

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.

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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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0132221381
• ISBN 13: 9780132221382
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 508