Geotechnical Engineering: Principles Practices [Hardcover]

Clear and detailed explanations of soil mechanics principles.

See Chapter 9 (Stress) and Chapter 12 (Strength)

 

Applications of soil mechanics principles to practical geotechnical engineering problems engages students and helps them grasp key concepts more easily.

See Chapter 13 (Slopes), Chapters 14 and 15 (Foundations), and Chapters 16 and 17 (Earth Retaining Structures)

 

A strong presentation of basic principles and the underlying assumptions.

 

Applies principles to practical problems emphasizing the role of geotechnical engineering in real design projects.

 

Makes frequent references to sources of uncertainties in geotechnical analyses to help students understand that geotechnical engineering is not a precise science.

 

Offers a full chapter on engineering geology which is especially useful for those students with no previous exposure to geology.

 

Considers earth slopes, landslides, and related issues.

 

Makes extensive use of photographs.

 

Contains approximately 90 example problems.