Description
Book SynopsisThis book also doubles as a textbook with an explanation of basic theory, knowledge, and skills in soil mechanics as well as the most updated codes and standards in China. Also included are guidelines at the beginning of each chapter and English-Chinese-Japanese translations of frequently-used words and expressions in the Appendix. It aims to be a reference book for students and technical staff in civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, mining engineering, and transportation engineering.
Table of ContentsPreface; Basic Characteristics and Engineering Classification of Soils; Permeability of Soil and Seepage Force; Stress Distribution in Soils; Compression and Consolidation of Soils; Shear Strength; Bearing Capacity; Stability of Slopes; Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls; Appendix;
