Soils and Foundations

Name: Soils and Foundations
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ISBN: 9780132221382

ISBN-10: 0132221381

ISBN-13: 9780132221382

Edition: 7th 2008

Authors: Cheng Liu, Jack B. Evett

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Written in a clear, direct style, this practical book introduces readers to the essentials of soil mechanics and foundations. Major emphasis is given to design and practical applications, which are supported by basic theory. Now in its seventh edition, it includes new material on soil consistency, overconsolidated clay, degree of consolidation, vibroflotation and the settlement of sand.KEY TOPICSChapter topics cover formation of natural soil deposits, engineering properties of soils, soil exploration, soil compaction and stabilization, water in soil, stress distribution in soil, consolidation of soil and settlement of structures, shear strength of soil, shallow foundations, pile…

Book details

List price: $154.40
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/25/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 528
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.398
Language: English




Formation of Natural Soil Deposits



Engineering Properties of Soils



Soil Exploration



Soil Compaction and Stabilization



Water in Soil



Stress Distribution in Soil



Consolidation of Soil and Settlement of Structures



Shear Strength of Soil



Shallow Foundations



Pile Foundations



Drilled Shaft Foundations



Lateral Earth Pressure



Retaining Structures



Stability Analysis of Slopes


Answers to Selected Problems


Appendix: Conversion Factors


Index