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Synopsis
For courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundations.
Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics, Seventh Edition, provides a clear, detailed presentation of soil mechanics: the background and basics, the engineering properties and behavior of soil deposits, and the application of soil mechanics theories. Appropriate for soil mechanics courses in engineering, architectural and construction-related programs, this new edition features a separate chapter on earthquakes, a more logical organization, and new material relating to pile foundations design and construction and soil permeability. It’s rich applications, well-illustrated examples, end-of-chapter problems and detailed explanations make it an excellent reference for students, practicing engineers, architects, geologists, environmental specialists and more.
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About the Author
Undergraduate degree, BS in CE, Univ of Rhode Island, RI
Graduate degree, MS in CE, Lehigh Univ, Bethlehem, PA
Licensed Professional Engineer in several states (NY, PA, NJ, MA)
Approximately 40 years of experience in the field of civil engineering consisting of an intermix of (i) geotechnical engineering consulting experience that includes early training with geotechnical firms, all related to private and public projects (field subsurface investigations and evaluations, foundations design, field construction, site improvement) involving building construction, highway and airfield construction, dams, earth retaining structures, environmental projects, and (ii) the teaching of college coursework in civil engineering programs (geotechnical engineering, soil and constructions materials testing, engineering mechanics, structural design).
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- PublisherPearson
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0132086220
- ISBN 13 9780132086226
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages864
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