Product Description

The fundamental concepts covered in this text include: bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations (spread footings and mats), retaining walls, braced cuts, piles and drilled shafts. Soil and rock mechanics and their application to foundation analysis and design are clearly explained. The book also includes many examples and end of the chapter problems and is heavily illustrated to assist readers in understanding the material.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1354089 in Books
• Published on: 2000-01-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 608 pages

Customer Reviews

Depth of Knowledge
Simple put, this book offers in depth knowledge of the different aspects of geotechnical engineering. As a practising professional exposed to different projects from mining to construction,i find it good reference.

Depth of Knowledge
Simple put this book offers in depth knowledge of the different aspects of geotechnical engineering. As a practising professional exposed to diffent projects from mining to construction i find it a good reference tool.