947 pages - Publisher: Wiley; Revised 3rd edition (2006)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470217308 - ISBN-13: 978-0470217306
This comprehensive treatment of geotechnical engineering utilizes the
S.I. System of Units to discuss and analyze soil mechanics and
foundation engineering. Part One discusses the composition of
soil terminology, compressibility and consolidation of soils and other
technical properties and uses of soils. Part Two covers
structures, pressures, stability, bearing capacity and foundations with
reference to soil mechanics. Reference is made to relevant Indian
Standards as well as to MKS Units. Each chapter includes large numbers
of both practice and illustrative problems and questions with answers.