With its simplicity in presentation, this new book makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand! The author...
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With its simplicity in presentation, this new book makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand! The author explains basic concepts and fundamental principles in the context of basic mechanics, physics, and mathematics. From Practical Situations and Essential Points to Practical Examples and Questions to Guide Your Reading the book is packed with helpful hints and pedagogy that make the material crystal clear.
This book also includes a CD-ROM that offers readers hands-on learning. The CD contains interactive animations of basic concepts, interactive problem solving, electronic quizzes, interactive computer programs for special topics, virtual labs and much more. With the help of this CD and text, anyone can quickly master the key principles behind soil mechanics and foundations.
KEY FEATURES
* A What you should be able to do list at the beginning of each chapter alerts readers to what they should learn after studying each chapter.
* The author maintains a solid level of technical rigor despite the simplicity in presentation.
* A large number of examples are worked out step-by-step to illustrate problem-solving techniques.
* The CD-ROM includes The Virtual Soils Laboratory, which allows readers to do sophisticated soil testing at their own convenience.
Sommaire
Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Physical Characteristics of Soils and Soil Investigations
Stresses, Strains and Elastic Deformations of Soils
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