| Edition |
7th ed. |
| Description |
x, 508 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-502) and index. |
| Contents |
Formation of natural soil deposits -- Engineering properties of soils -- Soil exploration -- Soil compaction and stabilization -- Water in soil -- Stress distribution in soil -- Consolidation of soil and settlement of structures -- Shear strength of soil -- Shallow foundations -- Pile foundations -- Drilled shaft foundations -- Lateral earth pressure -- Retaining structures -- Stability analysis of slopes. |
| Summary |
"This introductory text offers a practical approach to soil mechanics and foundations, with application to real-world design solutions for civil technology and engineering. This material is presented in a clear, direct style with just enough mathematics to support the design concepts. Several new illustrations have been added to enhance student comprehension."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Soil mechanics.
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Foundations.
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Foundations. (OCoLC)fst00933266
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Soil mechanics. (OCoLC)fst01124463
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| Added Author |
Evett, Jack B., 1942-
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| ISBN |
9780132221382 |
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0132221381 |
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9780135015209 (pbk.) |
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0135015200 (pbk.) |
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