Soil Mechanics - Softcover

Craig, R. F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412395908 ISBN 13: 9780412395901

Publisher: Spon E & F N (UK), 1992

Synopsis

This book is intended primarily to serve the needs of the undergraduate civil engineering student and aims at the clear explanation, in adequate depth, of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. The understanding of these principles is considered to be an essential foundation upon which future practical experience in soils engineering can be built. The choice of material involves an element of personal opinion but the contents of this book should cover the requirements of most undergraduate courses to honours level. It is assumed that the student has no prior knowledge of the subject but has a good understanding of basic mechanics. The book includes a comprehensive range of worked examples and problems set for solution by the student to consolidate understanding of the fundamental principles and illustrate their application in simple practical situations. The International System of Units is used throughout the book. A list of references is included at the end of each chapter as an aid to the more advanced study of any particular topic. It is intended also that the book will serve as a useful source of reference for the practising engineer. In the third edition no changes have been made to the aims of the book. Except for the order of two chapters being interchanged and for minor changes in the order of material in the chapter on consolidation theory, the basic structure of the book is unaltered.

About this title

Synopsis

The aim of this text on soil mechanics is to present the fundamental principles of soil mechanics with clear and careful explanations. The book assembles all the essential elements of an undergraduate course, leading from introductory empirical and theoretical explanations of the nature of soils through to practical applications such as earth-retaining structures, ground improvement techniques and ground anchors. Semi-empirical design procedures and geotechnical processes are covered. For the new edition, extra material has been added on soil compaction relating to the latest specification for highway works, and the section on lateral earth pressure has been updated to comply with the new Code of Practice for Earth Retaining Structures. The section on shear strength has been revised and expanded and new examples and problems have been added. Worked examples are included throughout the book to consolidate understanding of the fundamental principles and to illustrate their application in practice. In addition, a range of problems is set for solution by the reader. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.

About the Author

R.F. Craig has had over 38 years experience in teaching soil mechanics and geotechnics as a member of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Dundee.

Edition details

• Publisher: Spon E & F N (UK)
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412395908
• ISBN 13: 9780412395901
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 432