Basic Soil Mechanics
4th Edition
Published on 9. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-582-38109-4 (ISBN)
Description
This successful text covers the basic principles of soil mechanics and the new edition includes a computer based simulation package. This package will include a suite of interactive spreadsheet assignments covering a wide range of topics, an online reference manual, an online glossary of terms and symbols and a soil mechanics "quiz" for student self-assessment.
Soil mechanics is a core component of all civil engineering studies and an important topic for building and construction. An understanding of the behaviour of soil and rocks is essential for anyone planning, constructing or maintaining buildings as all structures rely on their natural foundations for ultimate stability.
Soil mechanics is a core component of all civil engineering studies and an important topic for building and construction. An understanding of the behaviour of soil and rocks is essential for anyone planning, constructing or maintaining buildings as all structures rely on their natural foundations for ultimate stability.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
914 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-38109-4 (9780582381094)
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Content
1. Origins and Composition of Soil.
2. Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes.
3. Basic Physical Properties of Soils.
4. Groundwater, Pore Pressure and Effective Stress.
5. Soil Permeability and Seepage.
6. Stresses and Strains in Soils.
7. Measurement of Shear Strength.
8. Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls.
9. Stability of Slopes.
10. Settlement and Consolidation.
11. Bearing Capacity of Foundations.
12. Site Investigations and In Situ Testing.
Appendix A Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design.
Appendix B Geotechnical Design: Factors of Safety and Partial Factors.
2. Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes.
3. Basic Physical Properties of Soils.
4. Groundwater, Pore Pressure and Effective Stress.
5. Soil Permeability and Seepage.
6. Stresses and Strains in Soils.
7. Measurement of Shear Strength.
8. Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls.
9. Stability of Slopes.
10. Settlement and Consolidation.
11. Bearing Capacity of Foundations.
12. Site Investigations and In Situ Testing.
Appendix A Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design.
Appendix B Geotechnical Design: Factors of Safety and Partial Factors.