Soils and foundations
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Soils and foundations
Prentice Hall, c1992
3rd ed.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Written in a simple and direct style, this practical text introduces students to the essentials of soil mechanics and foundations. Major emphasis is given to design and practical applications, which are supported by basic theory.
Table of Contents
1. Formation of Natural Soil Deposits. 2. Engineering Properties of Soils. 3. Soil Exploration. 4. Soil Compaction. 5. Water in Soils. 6. Stress Distribution. 7. Consolidation of Soil and Settlement of Structures. 8. Shear Strength of Soil. 9. Shallow Foundations. 10. Pile Foundations. 11. Drilled Caissons. 12. Lateral Earth Pressure. 13. Retaining Structures. 14. Stability Analysis of Slopes. Appendix: Conversion Factors. Index.
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