An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Robert D. Holtz; William D. Kovacs

ISBN 10: 0134843940 / ISBN 13: 9780134843940

Published by Prentice Hall, 1981

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May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.6. Seller Inventory # G0134843940I4N00

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 1981

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis:

A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering ― with applications to civil engineering practice.

Review:

“The authors do a nice job in presenting significant discussion in theory and background information.  I prefer this approach to the more mechanical cookbook approach in which equations and methods are emphasized over theory.  If the students are committed and dedicated to reading the text, they will find a wealth of useful information that compliments classroom lectures, and homework problems.”

-Robert Mokwa, MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

 

“The text provides information that goes beyond a typical undergraduate soil mechanics course.  In fact I tell my students that ‘this is a text that you can retain for future use and reference, whether you choose to go to graduate school or engineering practice.’  Plus, it’s written with a good sense of humor.”

-Khaled Sobhan, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

 

“Writing is excellent, engaging, and helpful.  It anticipates well the questions forming in the average student’s mind.”

-Trevor Smith, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY