Geotechnical engineering : a practical problem solving approach /
Sivakugan, N. 1956-
Geotechnical engineering : a practical problem solving approach / N. Sivakugan, Braja M. Das. - Fort Lauderdale, Fla. : J. Ross, c2010. - xi, 505 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical disc. - Eureka series . - Eureka series. .
DVD-ROM.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Phase relations -- Soil classification -- Compaction -- Effective stress, total stress, and pore water pressure -- Permeability and seepage -- Vertical stresses beneath loaded areas -- Consolidation -- Shear strength -- Lateral earth pressures -- Site investigation -- Shallow foundations -- Deep foundations -- Earth retaining structures -- Slope stability -- Vibrations of foundations.
This work provides readers with comprehensive coverage of all the major geotechnical topics. The volume also includes a number of quizzes to help you practice what you've learnt and identify areas to work on, as well as a DVD featuring a copy of the student edition of GeoStudio, a software program used for solving a range of problems.
9781604270167 (pbk.) : £64.95 9781604270167 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2009032547
Earthwork.
Soil mechanics.
Foundations.
Rock mechanics.
Technology.
TA710 / .S536 2010
624.15136 SIV
Geotechnical engineering : a practical problem solving approach / N. Sivakugan, Braja M. Das. - Fort Lauderdale, Fla. : J. Ross, c2010. - xi, 505 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical disc. - Eureka series . - Eureka series. .
DVD-ROM.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Phase relations -- Soil classification -- Compaction -- Effective stress, total stress, and pore water pressure -- Permeability and seepage -- Vertical stresses beneath loaded areas -- Consolidation -- Shear strength -- Lateral earth pressures -- Site investigation -- Shallow foundations -- Deep foundations -- Earth retaining structures -- Slope stability -- Vibrations of foundations.
This work provides readers with comprehensive coverage of all the major geotechnical topics. The volume also includes a number of quizzes to help you practice what you've learnt and identify areas to work on, as well as a DVD featuring a copy of the student edition of GeoStudio, a software program used for solving a range of problems.
9781604270167 (pbk.) : £64.95 9781604270167 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2009032547
Earthwork.
Soil mechanics.
Foundations.
Rock mechanics.
Technology.
TA710 / .S536 2010
624.15136 SIV