Introduction to geotechnical engineering - Das, Braja M., 1941- (Toronto, Ont., Canada : Thomson, 2008)
Introduction -- Weight-volume relationships -- Grain size analysis, plasticity, and soil classification -- Permeability and capillarity -- Stresses in a soil mass -- Consolidation -- Shear strength of soils -- Subsurface exploration -- Lateral earth pressure: At-rest, Rankine and Coulomb -- Shallow foundations bearing capacity and settlement -- Deep foundations -- Retaining walls -- Slope stability -- Soil compaction.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Soil mechanics; Engineering geology