Table Of ContentPreface 1. Introduction 2. Engineering Properties of Soils 3. Soil Exploration 4. Soil Compaction and Stabilization 5. Water in Soil 6. Subsurface Stresses in Soils 7. Consolidation of Soil and Settlement of Structures 8. Shear Strength of Soil. 9. Shallow Foundations 10. Deep Foundations 11. Lateral Earth Pressure 12. Retaining Structures 13. Stability Analysis of Slopes Answers to Selected Problems Appendix: Conversion Factors References Cited Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisIdeal for beginners, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, 8/e presents all essential aspects of soils and foundations in as simple and direct a manner as possible. Filled with worked examples, step-by-step solutions, and hands-on practice problems, it emphasizes design and practical applications supported by basic theory. Throughout, the authors promote learning through the extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Coverage includes: engineering properties of soils: soil exploration, compaction, stabilization, and consolidation; water in soil; subsurface stresses; settlement of structures; shear strength; shallow and deep foundations; lateral earth pressure; retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. This edition's new coverage includes Pressuremeter and Dilatometer tests, water flow characterization with Bernoulli's Theorem, dewatering, uplift pressure on dams, and subsurface stresses caused by overlying soil masses., For all courses in soils and foundations, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering. Ideal for beginners, Soils and Foundations presents all essential aspects of soils and foundations in as simple and direct a manner as possible. Filled with worked examples, step-by-step solutions, and hands-on practice problems, it emphasises design and practical applications supported by basic theory. Throughout, the authors promote learning through the extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Coverage includes: engineering properties of soils: soil exploration, compaction, stabilisation, and consolidation; water in soil; subsurface stresses; settlement of structures; shear strength; shallow and deep foundations; lateral earth pressure; retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. This edition's new coverage includes Pressuremeter and Dilatometer tests, water flow characterisation with Bernoulli's Theorem, dewatering, uplift pressure on dams, and subsurface stresses caused by overlying soil masses.
LC Classification NumberTA710