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Fundamentals of geotechnical engineering / Braja M. Das.

By: Material type: TextTextStamford, CT : Cengage Learning, [2013]©2013 Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xix, 636 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781111576776
  • 1111576777
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 624.15 D.B.F
LOC classification:
  • TA775 .D2264 2013
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Summary: FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E presents the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined course. The text offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help your students master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today's most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das' books undisputed leaders in the field." --Publisher's website
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Books Books Main library B4 Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Structural) 624.15 D.B.F (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 00009508

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.

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E presents the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined course. The text offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help your students master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today's most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das' books undisputed leaders in the field." --Publisher's website

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