Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach covers all of the major geotechnical topics in the simplest possible way adopting a hands-on approach with a very strong practical bias. Engineers are problem solvers. Developing problem-solving skills is one of the key learning outcomes expected of engineering students and this book provides just that. 60-70% of the book is devoted to practical problem solving and 30-40% covers fundamental concepts. Key Features: -Offers carefully selected solved problems with a wide range of difficulty level from simple to challenging -Includes a DVD of the Student Edition of GeoStudio that can be used for solving a wide range of geotechnical problems -Presents the material in the most concise manner possible while still including enough detail to solve the problems -Demonstrates theory through practical problem solving with less reliance on mathematics -Offers both soil mechanics and foundation engineering in one book -WAV offers downloadable PowerPoint slides to assist in classroom instruction, available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com