Geotechnical LOOP

Huei-Huang Lee - 530 pages - Language: English - Publisher: SDC Publications; (July, 2023).

This book is designed for undergraduate students completely new to programming with MATLAB. Case studies and examples are used extensively throughout this book and are at the core of what makes this book so unique. The author believes that the best way to learn MATLAB is to study programs written by experienced programmers and that the quality of these example programs determines the quality of the book. The examples in this book are carefully designed to teach you MATLAB programming as well as to inspire within you your own problem solving potential. Most of the examples used in this book are designed to solve a whole class of problems, rather than a single, specific problem.

A learn by doing teaching approach is used all through the book. You are guided to tackle a problem using MATLAB commands first and then the commands are explained line by line. This process of learning through hands on experience is one of the most efficient and pain-free ways of learning MATLAB. This approach, together with the extensive use of ordered textboxes, figures, and tables, greatly reduces the size of the book, while still providing you with a book that’s comprehensive and easy to follow.

The first chapter of this book introduces the MATLAB programming environment and familiarizes you with MATLAB’s core functionality. Chapters two through nine discuss basic MATLAB functionalities in a progressive and comprehensive way. The chapters start out simple and build in complexity as you advance through the book. Chapters ten through thirteen cover advanced topics that are particularly useful in college programs. Each chapter consists of sections, each covering a topic and providing one or more examples. Related MATLAB functions are organized at the end of a section. Additional exercise problems are provided at the end of chapters two through nine.

Examples in each section are presented in a consistent way. An example is usually described first, followed by a MATLAB script. Any resulting text and graphics output (and in some cases inputs) that are produced from running a script are presented and discussed. Finally, the remainder of each section is devoted to explaining the purpose of the lines of the script.

Donald P. Coduto, Man-chu Ronald Yeung, William A. Kitch - 806 pages - Language: English - Publisher: Pearson; 2nd edition (January, 2017). 

Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices 2nd edition is ideal or junior-level soil mechanics or introductory geotechnical engineering courses. This introductory geotechnical engineering textbook explores both the principles of soil mechanics and their application to engineering practice. It offers a rigorous, yet accessible and easy-to-read approach, as well as technical depth and an emphasis on understanding the physical basis for soil behavior.

The second edition has been revised to include updated content and many new problems and exercises, as well as to reflect feedback from reviewers and the authors’ own experiences.

Steve Hencher - 455 pages - Language: English - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd Edition (November, 2017). 

Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way projects are managed, designed and constructed, and how the engineering geologist can contribute to cost- effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised.

Chapters address key aspects of: Geology for engineering and ground modelling + Site investigation and testing of geological materials + Geotechnical parameters + Design of slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other engineering structures + Identifying hazards + Avoiding unexpected ground conditions.

This second edition includes a new chapter on environmental issues covering hydrogeology, considerations of climate change, earthquakes, and more. All chapters have been updated, with extensively revised figures throughout and several new case studies of unexpected ground conditions. The book will support practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, as well as MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.

Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan - 862 pages - Language: English - Publisher: Pearson; (December, 2022). 

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering introduces geotechnical engineering and its applications to civil engineering practice using easy-to-understand language. It focuses on both the fundamental and applied, covering the engineering classification, behavior and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. To place theory into context, the engineering significance of the property being discussed is presented, along with why the property is needed, how it is determined or measured, and how it is used in specific design situations. Simple geotechnical designs are illustrated where applicable. Fully worked example problems let you follow the solution steps and check your understanding. More advanced topics in shear strength of soils and rocks is included in the final chapter.

The 3rd Edition features 3 new chapters on the fundamental areas of foundation engineering: shallow foundations; lateral earth pressures and earth retaining structures; and deep foundations.