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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications
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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:
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
Book Details
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
- Publish Date: Jul 15th, 2021
- Pages: 640
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.60in - 7.70in - 1.60in - 2.76lb
- EAN: 9781260468489
- Categories: • Civil - Soil & Rock
About the Author
Sivakugan, Nagaratnam: - Dr. Nagaratnam Sivakugan is a registered professional engineer of Queensland and is a chartered engineer who does consulting work for international geotechnical and mining industries, including the World Bank. His writings include eight books, 150 refereed journal papers, 100 refereed international conference papers, and more than 100 consulting reports.