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This text/CD package combines the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering with an interactive multimedia CD to enhance learning and retention. Readers will learn to understand the physical and mechanical properties of soils; determine parameters from soil testing to characterize soil properties, soil strength, and soil deformations; and to apply the principles of Soil Mechanics to analyze and design simple geotechnical systems. Critical state soil mechanics is included. The CD contains multimedia interactive animations of the essential concepts of soil mechanics and foundations, interactive visualization of mathematical models (e.g. consolidation, critical state models, etc.), virtual laboratories (students can conduct soil tests, interpret the results and apply the results to practical situations using 3–D simulated apparatus; these labs are independent of time and location, the students conduct all the procedures as if he/she were in a real laboratory, and can explore "what–if" situations), digital videos, a glossary, notation, quizzes, notepads, interactive problem solving, spreadsheet links and computer program utilities.
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"...clearly written and well presented." (Aslib Book Guide, July 2000)
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Discover the Principles that Support the Practice With its simplicity in presentation, this new book makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand! The author explains basic concepts and fundamental principles in the context of basic mechanics, physics, and mathematics. From Practical Situations and Essential Points to Practical Examples and Questions to Guide Your Reading the book is packed with helpful hints and pedagogy that make the material crystal clear. This book also includes a CD–ROM that offers readers hands–on learning. The CD contains interactive animations of basic concepts, interactive problem solving, electronic quizzes, interactive computer programs for special topics, virtual labs and much more. With the help of this CD and text, anyone can quickly master the key principles behind soil mechanics and foundations. Key Features
∗ A What you should be able to do list at the beginning of each chapter alerts readers to what they should learn after studying each chapter.
∗ The author maintains a solid level of technical rigor despite the simplicity in presentation.
∗ A large number of examples are worked out step–by–step to illustrate problem–solving techniques.
∗ The CD–ROM includes The Virtual Soils Laboratory, which allows readers to do sophisticated soil testing at their own convenience.
∗ A What you should be able to do list at the beginning of each chapter alerts readers to what they should learn after studying each chapter.
∗ The author maintains a solid level of technical rigor despite the simplicity in presentation.
∗ A large number of examples are worked out step–by–step to illustrate problem–solving techniques.
∗ The CD–ROM includes The Virtual Soils Laboratory, which allows readers to do sophisticated soil testing at their own convenience.
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- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0470140739
- ISBN 13 9780470140734
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages847
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