Soils and Foundations
5th Edition
Published on 3. August 2000
Book
Hardback
502 pages
978-0-13-025517-4 (ISBN)
Description
For courses on Soils, Soil Mechanics, or Soils/Foundations in Departments of Civil Technology, Construction Technology, or Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
Written in a clear, 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.
Written in a clear, 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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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
958 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-025517-4 (9780130255174)
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Content
1. Formation of Natural Soil Deposits.
2. Engineering Properties of Soils.
3. Soil Exploration.
4. Soil Compaction and Stabilization.
5. Water in Soil.
6. Stress Distribution in Soil.
7. Consolidation of Soil and Settlement of Structures.
8. Shear Strength of Soil.
9. Shallow Foundations.
10. Pile Foundations.
11. Drilled Caissons.
12. Lateral Earth Pressure.
13. Retaining Structures.
14. Stability Analysis of Slopes.
Answers to Selected Problems.
Appendix: Conversion Factors.
Index.
2. Engineering Properties of Soils.
3. Soil Exploration.
4. Soil Compaction and Stabilization.
5. Water in Soil.
6. Stress Distribution in Soil.
7. Consolidation of Soil and Settlement of Structures.
8. Shear Strength of Soil.
9. Shallow Foundations.
10. Pile Foundations.
11. Drilled Caissons.
12. Lateral Earth Pressure.
13. Retaining Structures.
14. Stability Analysis of Slopes.
Answers to Selected Problems.
Appendix: Conversion Factors.
Index.