Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

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Written in a concise, easy-to understand manner, INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 2e, presents intensive research and observation in the field and lab that have improved the science of foundation design. Now providing both U.S. and SI units, this non-calculus-based book is designed for courses in civil engineering technology programs where soil mechanics and foundation engineering are combined into one course. It is also a useful reference tool for civil engineering practitioners.

Table of Contents:
1. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING. Geotechnical Engineering. Geotechnical Engineering Applications. Soil Parameters. References. 2. GRAIN-SIZE ANALYSIS. Introduction. Soil-Particle Size. General Soil Deposits. Some Local Terms for Soils. Grain-Size Analysis. Grain-Size Distribution Curve. Summary. Problems. References. 3. WEIGHT-VOLUME RELATIONSHIPS. Introduction. Volume Relationships. Weight Relationships. Specific Gravity of Soil Solids. Relationships Among Unit Weight, Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and Specific Gravity. Relationships Among Unit Weight, Porosity, and Moisture Content. Relative Density. Summary. Problems. References. 4. PLASTICITY AND SOIL CLASSIFICATION. Introduction. Consistency of Soils-Atterberg Limits. Liquid Limit (LL). Plastic Limit (PL). Shrinkage Limit (SL). Engineering Classification of Soil. AASHTO Soil Classification System. Unified Soil Classification System. Summary. Problems. References. 5. SOIL COMPACTION. Introduction. Compaction General Principles. Standard Proctor Test. Factors Affecting Compaction. Modified Proctor Test. Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties. Field Compaction. Specifications for Field Compaction. Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction. Summary. Problems. References. 6. PERMEABILTY AND CAPILLARITY. Introduction. Darcy's Law. Hydraulic Conductivity. Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity. Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity-Granular Soil. Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity-Cohesive Soils. Permeability Test in the Field by Pumping from Wells. Capillary Rise in Soils. Summary. Problems. References. 7. STRESSES IN A SOIL MASS. Introduction. Stresses in Saturated Soil without Seepage. Stresses in Saturated Soil with Upward Seepage. Stress Caused by a Point Load. Vertical Stress Below the Center of a Uniformly Loaded Circular Area. Vertical Stress Caused by a Rectangularly Loaded Area. Summary. Problems. References. 8. CONSOLIDATION. Introduction. Fundamentals of Consolidation. One-dimensional Laboratory Consolidation Test. Void Ratio-Pressure Plots. Normally Consolidated and Overconsolidated Clays. Effect of Disturbance on Void Ratio-Pressure Relationship. Calculation of Settlement from One-dimensional Primary Consolidation. Compression Index (Cc) and Swell Index (Cs). Settlement from Secondary Consolidation. Time Rate of Consolidation. Coefficient of Consolidation. Summary. Problems. References. 9. SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOILS. Introduction. Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criteria. Direct Shear Test. Triaxial Shear Test. Consolidated-Drained Test. Consolidated-Undrained Test. Unconsolidated-Undrained Test. Unconfined Compression Test on Saturated Clay. Summary. Problems. References. 10. SUBRSURFACE EXPLORATION. Introduction. Subsurface Exploration Program. Exploratory Borings in the Field. Procedures for Sampling of Soil. Observation of Water Levels. Vane Shear Test. Cone Penetration Test. Coring of Rocks. Preparation of Boring Logs. Subsoil Exploration Report. Summary. Problems. References. 11. LATERAL EARTH PRESSURE: AT-REST, RANKINE, AND COULOMB. Introduction. At-Rest, Active, and Passive Pressures. Earth Pressure At-Rest. Earth Pressure At-Rest for Partially Submerged Soil. Rankine Active Earth Pressure. Rankine Active Pressure-Partially Submerged Cohesionless Soil (c=0) with Backfill Supporting a Surcharge. Rankine Active Pressure with Inclined Granular (c=0) Backfill. Rankine Passive Earth Pressure. Coulomb's Active Pressure. Coulomb's Passive Pressure. Summary. Problems. References. 12. SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS-BEARING CAPACITY AND SETTLEMENT. Introduction. General Concepts. Ultimate Bearing Capacity Theory. Modification of Bearing Capacity Equations for Water Table. The Factor of Safety. Eccentrically Loaded Foundations. Types of Foundation Settlement. Elastic Settlement. Range of Material Parameters for Computing Elastic Settlement. Field Load Test. Elastic Settlement Based on Standard Penetration Resistance in Sand. Primary Consolidation Settlement. Common Types of Mat Foundations. Bearing


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781305257320
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing
  • Depth: 19
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 448
  • Series Title: Mindtap Course List
  • Weight: 930 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1305257324
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2015
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 211 mm


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