Introduction to Soil Mechanics covers the basic principles of soil mechanics, illustrating why the properties of soil are important, the techniques used to understand and characterise soil behaviour and how that knowledge is then applied in construction. The authors have endeavoured to define and discuss the principles and concepts concisely, providing clear, detailed explanations, and a well-illustrated text with diagrams, charts, graphs and tables. With many practical, worked examples and end-of-chapter and coverage of Eurocode 7, Introduction to Soil Mechanics will be an ideal starting point for the study of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Soil Structure
- Chapter 2 Classification of Cohesive Soils
- Chapter 3 Permeability and Seepage
- Chapter 4 Pressure at Depth Due to Surface Loading
- Chapter 5 Effective Pressure
- Chapter 6 Shear Strength of Soils
- Chapter 7 Consolidation and Settlement
- Chapter 8 Lateral Earth Pressure
- Chapter 9 Bearing Capacity of Soils
- Chapter 10 Stability of Slopes
Appendices
- Appendix A Mass and Weight
- Appendix B Units, Conversion Factors and Unity Brackets
- Appendix C Simpson's Rule
- Appendix D Resultant Force and Its Eccentricity
- Appendix E References
- Index
About the Authors
- Béla Bodó B.Sc., B.A., C.Eng., M.I.C.E, was born in Hungary and studied at Budapest Technical University, the University of London and the Open University. He developed his expertise in Soil Mechanics during his employment with British Rail and British Coal.
- Colin Jones B.Sc, C. Eng., M.I.C.E, P.G.C.E, studied at the University of Dundee, and worked at British Coal where he and Béla were colleagues. He has recently retired from the University of Wales, Newport where he was Programme Director for the Civil Engineering provision, specializing in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics.
Book Details
- Paperback: 608 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (August 19, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470659432
- ISBN-13: 978-0470659434
- Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1 inches
- List price: $49.95