Fundamentals of geotechnical engineering /

Das, Braja M., 1941-

Fundamentals of geotechnical engineering / Braja M. Das. - Fourth edition. - Australia : Cengage Learning, 2013 - xix, 636 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Geotechnical Engineering-From The Beginning -- Soil Deposits-Origin, Grain-Size, And Shape -- Weight-Volume Relationships And Plasticity -- Soil Classification -- Soil Compaction -- Hydraulic Conductivity -- Seepage -- Stresses In A Soil Mass -- Consolidation -- Shear Strenght Of Soil -- Ground Improvement -- Subsurface Exploration -- Slope Stability -- Lateral Earth Pressure -- Retaining Walls And Braced Cuts -- Shallow Foundations-Bearing Capacity -- Settlement Of Shallow Foundations -- Pile Foundations -- Drilled Shafts.

9781111576776 (paperback)


Foundations.
Engineering geology.
Soil mechanics.

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