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Learn the basics of soil mechanics and foundation engineering
This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how soil mechanics principles can be applied to solve geotechnical and foundation engineering problems. Presented in a straightforward, engaging style by an experienced PE, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications starts with the basics, assuming no prior knowledge, and gradually proceeds to more advanced topics. You will get rich illustrations, worked-out examples, and real-world case studies that help you absorb the critical points in a short time.
Coverage includes:
- Phase relations
- Soil classification
- Compaction
- Effective stresses
- Permeability and seepage
- Vertical stresses under loaded areas
- Consolidation
- Shear strength
- Lateral earth pressures
- Site investigation
- Shallow and deep foundations
- Earth retaining structures
- Slope stability
- Reliability-based design
- ISBN10 1260468488
- ISBN13 9781260468489
- Publish Date 8 September 2021 (first published 16 July 2021)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 21 December 2023
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McGraw-Hill Education
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 640
- Language English