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Geotechnical engineering : a practical problem solving approach / N. Sivakugan, Braja M. Das.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Eureka seriesPublication details: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. : J. Ross, c2010.Description: xi, 505 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 computer optical discISBN:
  • 9781604270167 (pbk.) :
  • 9781604270167 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 624.15136 SIV
LOC classification:
  • TA710 .S536 2010
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 624.15136 SIV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 218581

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.

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