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Combines a thorough theoretical presentation with the practical aspects of foundation design. The first three chapters offer a condensed version of the basic elements of soil mechanics. The remaining chapters deal with the design of diverse types of foundation components, retaining rock structures and site improvement.

Table of Contents
Geotechnical Problems in Civil Engineering.

Geotechnical Properties of Soils.

Subsurface Exploration.

Bearing Capacity--Shallow Foundations.

Site Improvement.

Spread-Footing Design.

Special Foundations.

Lateral Earth Pressure.

Retaining Walls.

Sheet-Pile Walls;
Braced Cuts.

Deep Foundations: Piles, Drilled Piers, and Caissons.

Appendices.

Index.

Geotechnical Engineering

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 17 November 1994
      ISBN-13 9780471308874
      978-0471308874
      ISBN-10 0471308870

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Combines a thorough theoretical presentation with the practical aspects of foundation design. The first three chapters offer a condensed version of the basic elements of soil mechanics. The remaining chapters deal with the design of diverse types of foundation components, retaining rock structures and site improvement.

      Table of Contents
      Geotechnical Problems in Civil Engineering.

      Geotechnical Properties of Soils.

      Subsurface Exploration.

      Bearing Capacity--Shallow Foundations.

      Site Improvement.

      Spread-Footing Design.

      Special Foundations.

      Lateral Earth Pressure.

      Retaining Walls.

      Sheet-Pile Walls;
      Braced Cuts.

      Deep Foundations: Piles, Drilled Piers, and Caissons.

      Appendices.

      Index.

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