Intro to the Mechanics of Soils & Foundations (McGraw-Hill International Series in Civil Engineerin) - Softcover

Atkinson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 007707713X ISBN 13: 9780077077136

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1993

Synopsis

This text is for the junior/senior core course in soil mechanics and foundations for civil engineering students. It presents the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear, simple and up-to-date way, combining both classical and critical state theories. This is one of the only texts that adopts the critical state approach to soil mechanics at an undergraduate level. The treatment of soil mechanics is essentially theoretical, but is not highly mathematical and soil behavior is represented by relatively simple equations with clearly defined parameters.

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Synopsis

Covering the undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this work sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear, simple way, combining both classical and critical state theories. By using short, focused chapters, the author ensures an accessible text while maintaining a continuous thread running through the book as theory develops into application. The treatment of soil mechanics is essentially theoretical but it is not highly mathematical and soil behaviour is represented by relatively simple equations with clearly defined parameters. The theory is supported by worked examples and simple experimental demonstrations.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007707713X
• ISBN 13: 9780077077136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360