Synopses & Reviews
Examines the many important advances in geotechnical engineering. Separates the basic ideas that are needed for a good understanding of geotechnical analysis and treats these subjects in a way designed for optimum understanding by students.
Table of Contents
Soil Properties.
Soil Water.
Soil Stresses.
Compressibility, Consolidation, and Settlement.
Shear Strength.
Lateral Pressures and Retaining Structures.
Slope Stability Analysis.
Bearing Capacity and Foundations.
Improving Soil Conditions and Properties.
Numerical Methods and Computer Applications.
Subsurface Exploration.
Bibliography.