Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2050
Book
Hardback
88 pages
978-0-415-27240-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the main facets of geotechnical engineering. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread with a careful mix of text, tables and diagrams.
Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest to both student and practitioner. Key references are listed to direct the reader to further reading.
Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest to both student and practitioner. Key references are listed to direct the reader to further reading.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-27240-7 (9780415272407)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Geotechnics and Engineering 2. Soils and Geology 3. Soil Description 4. Soil Classification 5. Soil Investigation 6. Ground Investigation 7. Site Instrumentation 8. Effective Stress 9. Groundwater 10. Hydraulic Conductivity 11. Seepage 12. Compaction 13. Earthworks 14. Compression 15. Consolidation 16. Shear Strength: Introduction 17. Shear Strength: Measurement 18. Shear Strength: Soil Behaviour 19. Shallow Foundations 20. Deep Foundations 21. Settlements 22. Slope Stability 1 23. Slope Stability 2 24. Slope Stability 3 25. Lateral Earth Pressures 26. Gravity Retaining Structures 27. Sheet Pile Wall Structures 28. Geosynthesis 29. Reinforced Earth 30. Pavement Railway/Engineering 31. Ground Improvement 32. Groundwater Control 33. Numerical Modelling 34. Design Codes 35. Introduction to Rock Mechanics