SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
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. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics cover formation of natural soil deposits, engineering properties of soils, soil exp...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Pearson Prentice Hall
2004
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| Edition: | SIXTH EDITION |
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Add Tag | Summary: | 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. 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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| Physical Description: | x, 486 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-480) and index |
| ISBN: | 0130482196 9780130482198 |
SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS