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Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

by Robert D. Holtz

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Publisher Comments:

A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering - with applications to civil engineering practice. *focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. *introduces vibratory and dynamic compaction, the method of fragments, the Schmertmann procedure for determining field compressibility, secondary compression, liquefaction, and an extensive use of the stress path method.

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Table of Contents

Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering.

Index and Classification Properties of Soils.

1. Soil Classification.

2. Clay Minerals and Soil Structure.

3. Compaction.

4. Water in Soils I: Capillarity, Shrinkage, Swelling, and Frost Action.

5. Water in Soils II: Permeability, Seepage, and Effective Stress.

6. Consolidation and Consolidation Settlements.

7. Time Rate of Consolidation.

8. Mohr Circle, Failure Theories, and Stress Paths.

9. Shear Strength of Sands and Clays.

Appendix A: Application of the SI System of Units to Geotechnical Engineering.

Appendix B-1: Derivations of Laplace's Equations.

Appendix B-2: Derivation and Solution of Terzaghi's One-Dimensional Consolidation Theory.

Appendix B-3: Pore Pressure Parameters.

References.

Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780134843940
Author:
Holtz, Robert D.
Author:
Holtz, R. D.
Author:
Kovacs, William D.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Location:
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Geology
Subject:
Engineering - Civil
Subject:
Geophysics
Subject:
Rock mechanics
Subject:
Soils
Subject:
Soil mechanics
Subject:
Analysis
Subject:
Civil
Copyright:
1981
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 701-717.
Series Volume:
no. 4
Publication Date:
February 1981
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
733
Dimensions:
8.94x6.22x1.43 in. 2.02 lbs.
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