Soil & rock mechanics books

There is a significant body of published material to be found in various sources but little accessible material...  Read More >>

After March 11, 2011 earthquake in Japan, there is overwhelming interest in worst-case analysis including the critical...  Read More >>

This publication provides an introduction to planning and design of backfill for subsurface structures such as tunnels,...  Read More >>

There are other books on unsaturated soil mechanics, but this book is different. Unsaturated soil mechanics is only...  Read More >>

Contains 39 papers that concentrate on applied geotechnical engineering research and practice in geosynthetics,...  Read More >>

Grouting is a widely used method for strengthening and sealing rock, soil and concrete. The possibilities for sealing...  Read More >>

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Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods contains the contributions presented at the 3rd...  Read More >>

@text:Reviewing the state-of-the-art of rock dynamics scientific research and engineering applications, this book...  Read More >>

This publication will introduce you to methods of dewatering and groundwater control for excavations for buildings...  Read More >>

This publication provides an introduction to the design of spread footings and mat foundations for buildings and...  Read More >>

This publication will introduce you to methods, materials and equipment for stabilization of subgrade soils. The...  Read More >>

This publication is concerned with characteristics and critical aspects of the stability of excavation slopes; methods...  Read More >>

This publication concerns (a) immediate settlements, (b) long-term settlements, (c) rate of settlement, (d) criteria...  Read More >>

This publication will introduce you to methods for analysis of soils and rock to determine load bearing capacity....  Read More >>

Retaining walls must be designed so that foundation pressures do not exceed allowable bearing pressures, wall settlements...  Read More >>

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This publication will introduce you to the principles and practices of laboratory testing of soils. You will learn...  Read More >>

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Areas of significant frost penetration may be defined as those in which freezing temperatures occur in the ground...  Read More >>

This publication will introduce you to the principles and practices of identification and classification of soil...  Read More >>

This publication will introduce you to the engineering properties of soil and rock. You will learn how the properties...  Read More >>

This publication presents guidance and information for the geotechnical investigation necessary for the selection...  Read More >>

Field explorations of existing soil and rock conditions are essential before undertaking design of foundations for...  Read More >>

A deep foundation derives its support from competent strata at significant depths below the surface or, alternatively,...  Read More >>