ENGLISH

Soils and Foundations

By Cheng Liu , Jack Evett

Book information

Publisher
Pearson
Year
2007
ISBN
0132221381, 9780132221382
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11326874 bytes)
Edition
7th
Pages
528\518
Library
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Time added
2018-02-24 21:53:30
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Description

Written in a clear, direct style, this practical book introduces readers to the essentials of soil mechanics and foundations. Major emphasis is given to design and practical applications, which are supported by basic theory. Now in its seventh edition, it includes new material on soil consistency, overconsolidated clay, degree of consolidation, vibroflotation and the settlement of sand. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics cover formation of natural soil deposits, engineering properties of soils, soil exploration, soil compaction and stabilization, water in soil, stress distribution in soil, consolidation of soil and settlement of structures, shear strength of soil, shallow foundations, pile foundations, drilled shaft foundations, lateral earth pressure, retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. For civil engineers, civil engineering technologists, and geotechnical engineers.

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