Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications (P/L CUSTOM SCORING SURVEY) - Hardcover

Handy, Richard L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1260026035 ISBN 13: 9781260026030

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2020

Synopsis

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Master the art and science of foundation engineering

This civil engineering textbook shows how geotechnical theory connects with the design and construction of today’s foundations. Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications shows how to perform critical calculations, apply the newest ground modification technologies, engineer and build effective foundations, and monitor performance and safety. Written by a recognized expert in the field, the book covers both shallow and deep foundations. Real-world case studies and practice problems help reinforce key information.

Coverage includes:

• Soil classification, clay, and minerals
• Moisture content and unit weight
• Shear strength
• Consolidation
• Terzagi’s eureka moment
• Shallow foundations, stress distribution, and settlement
• Flow nets, seepage, and dewatering
• Slope stability
• Deep foundations
• Ground modification
• Retaining walls and wall friction
• Empirical tests
• Field monitoring
• Ethics and legal issues

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Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260026035
• ISBN 13: 9781260026030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240