Geotechnical engineering : a practical problem solving approach /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sivakugan, N. (Nagaratnam), 1956-
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Das, Braja M., 1941-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ft. Lauderdale, FL : J. Ross Pub., ©2010.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of 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.