TY - BOOK AU - Day,Robert W. AU - Hager,Larry TI - Geotechnical and foundation engineering: design and construction SN - 9780071341387 (hbk.) : AV - TA775 U1 - 624.151 DAY PY - 1999/// CY - London PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Engineering geology KW - Foundations KW - Soil mechanics KW - Technology KW - ukslc KW - Environmental science, engineering & technology KW - thema KW - Technical design KW - Structural engineering N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Part I: Development of Programs of Geotechnical Investigation. The Assignment. Proposal and Planning the Work. Part II: Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Studies. Field Exploration. Laboratory Testing. Part III: Analysis of Geotechnical Data and Engineering Computations. Basic Geotechnical and Foundation Principles. Settlement of Structures. Bearing Capacity. Expansive Soil. Slope Stability. Earthquakes. Erosion. Deterioration. Unu sual Soil. Retaining Walls. Groundwater and Moisture Migration. Part IV: Performance or Engineering Evaluation of Construction. Grading. Construction Services. Part V: Preparation or Engineering Evaluation of Geotechnical Reports. Reports N2 - This study presents practical aspects of geotechnical and foundtion engineering with the emphasis on visual aspects. It develops a project and uses it as an example for the way to conduct design and construction methods and procedures ER -