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Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, An, 3rd edition

  • Robert D Holtz, 
  • William D. Kovacs, 
  • Thomas C. Sheahan

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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering offers a descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering with applications to civil engineering practice. It focuses on the engineering classification, behavior and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures.

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Published by Pearson (December 29th 2022) - Copyright © 2023

ISBN-13: 9780135619254

Subject: Civil Engineering

Category: Geotechnical Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
  2. Index and Classification Properties of Soils
  3. Geology, Landforms, and the Evolution of Geomaterials
  4. Compaction and Stabilization of Soils
  5. Hydrostatic Water in Soils and Rocks
  6. Fluid Flow in Soils and Rock
  7. Compressibility and Consolidation of Soils
  8. Stresses, Failure, and Strength Testing of Soil and Rock
  9. An Introduction to Shear Strength of Soils and Rock
  10. Shallow Foundations
  11. Lateral Earth Pressures and Earth Retaining Structures
  12. Deep Foundations
  13. Advanced Topics in Shear Strength of Soils and Rocks
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