Soils and Foundations for Engineering Technology - Softcover

Liu, Cheng; Evett, Jack B.

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9780138219505: Soils and Foundations for Engineering Technology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138219508 ISBN 13: 9780138219505

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1987

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For courses on Soils, Soil Mechanics, or Soils/Foundations in Departments of Civil Technology, Construction Technology, or Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.

Written in a clear, 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.

New to this edition:

The material on drilled shafts (Chapter 21) has been revised significantly to reflect the latest design methods.
Several new illustrations have been added to enhance student comprehension.

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