Basic Soil Mechanics
Author:   R. Whitlow
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9780582381094


Pages:   592
Publication Date:   09 August 2000
Format:   Paperback
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Basic Soil Mechanics


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The 4th Edition of this respected work provides a new examination of the approaches to understanding soil behaviour and the presentation of theories and models to be used in solving practical problems and design. The unifying approach of critical state theory plays a more central role in this edition.

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Author:   R. Whitlow
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.914kg
ISBN:  

9780582381094


ISBN 10:   0582381096
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   09 August 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of 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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