Geotechnical Engineering

R.K. Khitoliya and Pradeep Kumar Gupta

ISBN 10: 938233288X / ISBN 13: 9789382332886

Editore: I.K. International, 2014

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Contents: Introduction. 1. Basic Terminology and Interrelations. 2. Index Properties of Soils. 3. Soil Classification Systems. 4. Soil Water and Effectives Stress. 5. Permeability. 6. Seepage Analysis. 7. Stress Distribution in Soil Mass. 8. Compaction . 9. Consolidation. 10. Shear Strength of Soils. 11. Lateral Earth Pressure and Earth Retaining Structures. 12. Stability of Slopes. 13. References/Bibliography. Index. The book exhaustively deals with the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and aims to serve the needs of B.E., and B. Tech students of Civil Engineering. It covers the syllabi of almost all technical universities and institutes. The concepts have been developed systematically. A large number of graded numerical examples and solutions are included. References are made to the relevant Indian standard codes at appropriate places. New concepts like Critical-State Concept, Three-Dimensional Consolidition and Stress Path Method have also been included in the book. The book will be useful for degree & diploma students of Civil Engineering, practising engineers and students appearing in various competitive examinations including AMIE. (jacket). Codice articolo 114487

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Titolo: Geotechnical Engineering

Casa editrice: I.K. International

Data di pubblicazione: 2014

Legatura: Soft cover

Condizione: New

Condizione sovraccoperta: New

Edizione: 1st Edition

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The book exhaustively deals with the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. New concepts such as the Critical-State Concept, Three-Dimensional Consolidition and Stress Path Method are discussed. It will serve the needs of students of civil engineering. Concepts are developed systematically. A large number of graded numerical examples and solutions are included. The book broadly deals with: Basic terminology and interrelations. Index properties of soils. Soil classification systems. Soil water and effective stress. Permeability. Seepage analysis. Stress distribution in soil mass. Compaction. Consolidation. Shear strength of soils. Lateral earth pressure and earth retaining structures. Stability of slopes.