Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
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Author(s): A, Shroff and D. Shah
Publisher: A.A. Balkema
ISBN: 9058092356
Format: softback
533pp
Price: €99
Review Date: 10 August 2003
Review: This textbook for undergraduates and post graduate students, deals with the fundamentals and general principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering as well a the design methodology of shallow/deep foundations including machine foundations, earthen embankments and retaining structures, ground improving techniques, such as geotextiles, reinforced earth etc. There are chapters on: the structure of soil and rock; the physical properties of soil; soil classification; capillary suction; compaction; permeability; seepage and drainage; stresses within the soil; shear strength; stress distribution; measuring rock properties; soil investigation; earth pressure on slopes; and deep foundations and ground improvement techniques.