Basic Soil Mechanics

About this book

Please note that this book originally came with a CD-ROM containing a computer-based simulation package. Unfortunately, this CD-ROM is no longer included and, having spoken to the publisher, this material has gone missing, being neither present in their archives nor available online.

This successful text covers the basic principles of soil mechanics. Soil mechanics is a core component of all civil engineering studies and an important topic for building and construction. An understanding of the behaviour of soil and rocks is essential for anyone planning, constructing or maintaining buildings as all structures rely on their natural foundations for ultimate stability.

Contents

1. Origins and Composition of Soil.
2. Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes
3. Basic Physical Properties of Soils
4. Groundwater, Pore Pressure and Effective Stress
5. Soil Permeability and Seepage
6. Stresses and Strains in Soils
7. Measurement of Shear Strength
8. Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls
9. Stability of Slopes
10. Settlement and Consolidation
11. Bearing Capacity of Foundations
12. Site Investigations and In Situ Testing

Appendix A Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design
Appendix B Geotechnical Design: Factors of Safety and Partial Factors

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