Geotechnical.Passion

Yang H. Huang - 376 pages - Lamguage: English - Publisher: ‎American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); (February, 2014). 

Slope Stability Analysis by the Limit Equilibrium Method: Fundamentals and Methods presents basic principles for the safe design of constructed or natural earth slopes. The limit equilibrium method is the most common approach for analyzing slope stability in both two and three dimensions. This method identifies potential failure mechanisms and derives factors of safety for a particular geotechnical situation. It is an appropriate choice for assessing the stability of retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, earth and rock dams, surface mining sites, and potential landslides.

Munir Hamad - 1059 pages - Language: English - Publisher: Mercury Learning; (July, 2024).

This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2025 – 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion disc to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color. 

This book covers problems and their solution of a wide range of geotechnical topics. Every chapter starts with a summary of key concepts and theory, followed by worked-out examples, and ends with a short list of key references. It presents a unique collection of step by step solutions from basic to more complex problems in various topics of geotechnical engineering, including fundamental topics such as effective stress, permeability, elastic deformation, shear strength and critical state together with more applied topics such retaining structures and dams, excavation and tunnels, pavement infrastructure, unsaturated soil mechanics, marine works, ground monitoring.

This book aims to provide students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and practitioners alike a reference guide on how to solve typical geotechnical problems.

Features: Guide for solving typical geotechnical problems complementing geotechnical textbooks. + Reference guide for practitioners to assist in determining solutions to complex geotechnical problems via simple methods.

Alan J. Lutenegger - 654 pages - Language: English - Publisher: CRC Press; (May, 2021). 

In Situ Testing Methods in Geotechnical Engineering covers the field of applied geotechnical engineering related to the use of in situ testing of soils to determine soil properties and parameters for geotechnical design. It provides an overview of the practical aspects of the most routine and common test methods, as well as test methods that engineers may wish to include on specific projects. It is suited for a graduate-level course on field testing of soils and will also aid practicing engineers.

Test procedures for determining in situ lateral stress, strength, and stiffness properties of soils are examined, as is the determination of stress history and rate of consolidation. Readers will be introduced to various approaches to geotechnical design of shallow and deep foundations using in situ tests. Importantly, the text discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of using in situ tests.

Donald P. Coduto, William A. Kitch, Man-chu Ronald Yeung - 984 pages - Language: English - Publisher: Pearson; 3rd edition (January, 2015). 

Foundation Design: Principles and Practices includes the most noteworthy research and advancements in Foundation Engineering. Following a systematic approach of identifying major concepts followed by strategic analysis and design, the Third Edition teaches students not only how to understand foundation engineering, but to apply it to real problems. 

Robert W. Day - 1101 pages - Language: ‎English - Publisher: McGraw Hill; 2nd Edition (August, 2012). 

Fully updated for the 2012 International Building Code, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Second Edition discusses basic earthquake principles, common earthquake effects, and typical structural damage caused by seismic shaking. Earthquake computations for conditions commonly encountered by design engineers, such as liquefaction, settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability, are included. Site improvement methods that can be used to mitigate the effects of earthquakes on structures are also described in this practical, comprehensive guide.

Coverage includes: Basic earthquake principles + Common earthquake effects + Earthquake structural damage + Site investigation for geotechnical earthquake engineering + Liquefaction + Earthquake-induced settlement + Bearing capacity analyses for earthquakes + Slope stability analyses for earthquakes + Retaining wall analyses for earthquakes + Other geotechnical earthquake engineering analyses + Grading and other soil improvement methods + Foundation alternatives to mitigate earthquake effects + Earthquake provisions in building codes