Soils and Foundations - Hardcover

Liu, Cheng; Evett Ph.D., Jack

 
9780138161828: Soils and Foundations

Synopsis

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.

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This introductory text/reference is a practical guide for soil mechanics principles, with application to real-world foundation design situations. It is presented in a clear, direct style with just enough mathematics to support the design concepts. There are ample diagrams, charts, and illustrations throughout to support the concepts.

Some key features of the fifth edition include:

  • A new section on soil stabilization.
  • New application to current foundation design problems.
  • Fundamental principles of soil mechanics are presented with many worked-out examples.

Synopsis

This practical reference introduces soil mechanics and foundations, emphasizing design and practical applications supported by basic theory.

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