{"product_id":"soil-mechanics-9781466552098","title":"Soil Mechanics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of fixating on formulae, \u003cstrong\u003eSoil Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, Third Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on the fundamentals. This book describes the mechanical behaviour of soils as it relates to the practice of geotechnical engineering. It covers both principles and design, avoids complex mathematics whenever possible, and uses simple methods and ideas to build a framework to support and accommodate more complex problems and analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition includes new material on site investigation, stress-dilatancy, cyclic loading, non-linear soil behaviour, unsaturated soils, pile stabilization of slopes, soil\/wall stiffness and shallow foundations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther key features of the Third Edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Makes extensive reference to real case studies to illustrate the concepts described\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Focuses on modern soil mechanics principles, informed by relevant research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Presents more than 60 worked examples \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Provides learning objectiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… a very well thought out and useful publication.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Building Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the previous edition:\u003cbr\u003e\"One of, if not the best, currently available. It is quite unique and very well composed\".\u003cbr\u003e—W E Wilson, consulting engineer, Nashville Tennessee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigins and Classifications of Soils. Soil Strength. Groundwater, Permeability and Seepage. One-Dimensional Compression and Consolidation. The Triaxial Test and Soil Behaviour. Calculation of Soil Settlements using Elasticity Methods. The Application of Plasticity and Limit Equilibrium Methods to Retaining Walls. Foundations and Slopes. Calculation of Bearing Capacity Factors and Earth Pressure Coefficients for More Difficult Cases. Particular Types of Earth Retaining Structure. Modelling, in situ Testing and Ground Improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019890458967,"sku":"9781466552098","price":61.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781466552098.jpg?v=1750781620","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/soil-mechanics-9781466552098","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}