Description
Book SynopsisCore Principles of Soil Mechanics is a practical guide to the key concepts and latest developments in the field of soil mechanics.
Table of Contents1. Geological and Basic Characteristics of Soil 2. Soil Classification 3. Stresses in Soil 4. Fluid Flow through Soil 5. Consolidation and Compressibility of Soil 6. Shear Strength of Soil 7. Thermal and Electrical Characteristics of Soil 8. Site Investigation 9. Compaction and Ground Improvement Techniques 10. Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures 11. Earth Slopes and Embankments 12. Shallow Foundations 13. Deep Foundations 14. Soil Arching and Buried Structures 15. Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations 16. Pavement Geotechnics
