Geotechnical Engineering

An absolutely essential resource for any civil or environmental engineer, this critically acclaimed bestseller is now expanded into two volumes to provide even more in-depth and up-to-date coverage of the characteristics and capacities of various types of soil under various conditions. This first volume focuses on soil mechanics, fully discussing load and stress factors, seepage and permeability, as well as shear strength and compressibility. It covers all the laws and formulas and required tests that those practicing geotechnical enginnering must know.

With complete coverage of concepts as well as a wealth of practical information, this book also makes an excellent text for engineering students. While this volume stands on its own, those seeking the natural continuation of this resource will want to consider the second volume, Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Foundation Engineering, which goes beyond fundamentals to discuss the latest developments in the design of drilled piers and mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls.