Soil mechanics and foundations

"Discover the Principles that Support the Practice Combining multimedia, realistic situations, clear explanations, and practical examples, Budhu's Second Edition of Soil Mechanics and Foundations helps you quickly master the key principles behind the practice of soil mechanics. Using langu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Budhu, M. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : Wiley, [2011]
EditionThird edition.
Subjects
Soil mechanics.
Foundations.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781613446072
1613446071
9780470556849
0470556846
9781118136041
1118136047
Physical Description1 online resource (xvi, 761 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to soil mechanics and foundations
  • Geological characteristics of soils and particle sizes of soils
  • Soils investigation
  • Physical soil parameters and soil classification
  • Soil compaction
  • One-dimensional flow of water through soils
  • Stresses, strains, and elastic deformations of soils
  • Stress path
  • One-dimensional consolidation settlement of fine-grained soils
  • Shear strength of soils
  • A critical state model to interpret soil behavior
  • Bearing capacity of soils and settlement of shallow foundations
  • Pile foundations
  • Two-dimensional flow of water through soils
  • Stability of earth retaining structures
  • Slope stability.

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