Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Master the art and science of foundation engineering This civil engineering textbook shows how geotechnical theory connects with the design and construction of today’s foundations. Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications shows how to perform critical calculations, apply the newest ground modification technologies, engineer and build effective foundations, and monitor performance and safety. Written by a recognized expert in the field, the book covers both shallow and deep foundations. Real-world case studies and practice problems help reinforce key information. Coverage includes: • Soil classification, clay, and minerals • Moisture content and unit weight • Shear strength • Consolidation • Terzagi’s eureka moment • Shallow foundations, stress distribution, and settlement • Flow nets, seepage, and dewatering • Slope stability • Deep foundations • Ground modification • Retaining walls and wall friction • Empirical tests • Field monitoring • Ethics and legal issues Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications [Richard L. Handy] Half Title Title Page Copyright Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Defining What Is There Chapter 2 Getting along with Classification Chapter 3 Foundation Settlement Chapter 4 Soils Behaving Badly Chapter 5 Stresses in Soils Chapter 6 Evaluating Soil Shear Strength Chapter 7 Shallow Foundation Bearing Capacity Chapter 8 The Standard Penetration Test in Foundation Engineering Chapter 9 Probing with Cone Penetration Tests and the Marchetti Dilatometer Chapter 10 Focus on Lateral Stress Chapter 11 Design of Deep Foundations Chapter 12 Ground Improvement APPENDIX The Engineering Report and Legal Issues Index