Geotechnical Knowledge

Introduction to Tunnel Construction 2nd Edition

Geo.Knowledge Thursday, November 20, 2025 Books , Tunnels

David Chapman, Nicole Metje, Alfred Stärk - 455 pages - Language: English - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd Edition (November, 2017).

Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as the importance of ground-structure interaction. This book covers the full range of areas related to tunnel construction required to embark upon a career in tunnelling. It also includes a number of case studies related to real tunnel projects, to demonstrate how the theory applies in practice. New features of this second edition include: the introduction of a case study related to Crossrail’s project in London, focussing on the Whitechapel and Liverpool Street station tunnels and including considerations of building tunnels in a congested urban area; and further information on recent developments in tunnel boring machines, including further examples of all the different types of machine as well as multi-mode machines.

The coverage includes: Both hard-rock and soft-ground conditions + Site investigation, parameter selection, and design considerations + Methods of improving the stability of the ground and lining techniques + Descriptions of the various main tunnelling techniques + Health and safety considerations + Monitoring of tunnels during construction + Description of the latest tunnel boring machines + Case studies with real examples, including Crossrail’s project in London.

Clear, concise, and heavily illustrated, this is a vital text for final-year undergraduate and MSc students and an invaluable starting point for young professionals and novices in tunnelling.

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Practical Engineering Geology 2nd Edition

Geo.Knowledge Friday, November 14, 2025 Books , Geology

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.

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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 3rd Edition

Geo.Knowledge Monday, November 10, 2025 Books , Geotechnics , Soil Mechanics

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.

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Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering

Geo.Knowledge Wednesday, November 05, 2025 Books , Ground Improvement

Jeffrey Evans, Daniel Ruffing, David Elton - 430 pages - Language: English - Publisher: CRC Press; (September, 2021).

Ground improvement has been one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving areas of geotechnical engineering and construction over the past 40 years. The need to develop sites with marginal soils has made ground improvement an increasingly important core component of geotechnical engineering curricula. Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering addresses the most effective and latest cutting-edge techniques for ground improvement.

Key ground improvement methods are introduced that provide readers with a thorough understanding of the theory, design principles, and construction approaches that underpin each method. Major topics are compaction, permeation grouting, vibratory methods, soil mixing, stabilization and solidification, cutoff walls, dewatering, consolidation, geosynthetics, jet grouting, ground freezing, compaction grouting, and earth retention.

The book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate-level university students, as well as practitioners seeking fundamental background in these techniques. The numerous problems, with worked examples, photographs, schematics, charts and graphs make it an excellent reference and teaching tool.

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Foundation Design: Theory and Practice

Geo.Knowledge Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Books , Geotechnics

N.S.V. Kameswara Rao - 644 pages - Language: English - Publisher: Wiley; (December, 2010).

In Foundation Design: Theory and Practice covers the key aspects of the subject, including principles of testing, interpretation, analysis, soil-structure interaction modeling, construction guidelines, and applications to rational design. Rao presents a wide array of numerical methods used in analyses so that readers can employ and adapt them on their own. Throughout the book the emphasis is on practical application, training readers in actual design procedures using the latest codes and standards in use throughout the world.

Presents updated design procedures in light of revised codes and standards, covering: American Concrete Institute (ACI) codes + Eurocode 7 + Other British Standard-based codes including Indian codes. Provides background materials for easy understanding of the topics, such as: Code provisions for reinforced concrete + Pile design and construction + Machine foundations and construction practices + Tests for obtaining the design parameters. Features subjects not covered in other foundation design texts: Soil-structure interaction approaches using analytical, numerical, and finite element methods + Analysis and design of circular and annular foundations + Analysis and design of piles and groups subjected to general loads and movements + Contains worked out examples to illustrate the analysis and design + Provides several problems for practice at the end of each chapter.

Foundation Design is designed for graduate students in civil engineering and geotechnical engineering. The book is also ideal for advanced undergraduate students, contractors, builders, developers, heavy machine manufacturers, and power plant engineers. Students in mechanical engineering will find the chapter on machine foundations helpful for structural engineering applications.

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