This book covers problems and their solution of a wide range of geotechnical topics. Every chapter starts with a summary of key concepts and theory, followed by worked-out examples, and ends with a short list of key references. It presents a unique collection of step by step solutions from basic to more complex problems in various topics of geotechnical engineering, including fundamental topics such as effective stress, permeability, elastic deformation, shear strength and critical state together with more applied topics such retaining structures and dams, excavation and tunnels, pavement infrastructure, unsaturated soil mechanics, marine works, ground monitoring.
This book aims to provide students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and practitioners alike a reference guide on how to solve typical geotechnical problems.
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Guide for solving typical geotechnical problems complementing geotechnical textbooks.
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Reference guide for practitioners to assist in determining solutions to complex geotechnical problems via simple methods.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Soil Properties and Classification
Chapter 2 : Weight - Volume Relations and Compaction
Chapter 3 : Effective Stress Concepts
Chapter 4 : Permeability and Seepage
Chapter 5 : Elastic Stress and Deformation Analysis
Chapter 6 : Consolidation Settlement and Analysis
Chapter 7 : Shear Strength, Stress Paths and Failure
Chapter 8 : Critical State Soil Behavior
Chapter 9 : Bearing Capacity of Foundations
Chapter 10 : Mass Movement and Slope Stability Analysis
Chapter 11 : Retaining Walls and Dams
Chapter 12 : Excavations and Tunnels
Chapter 13 : Pavement Infrastructure (Roads and Rails)
Chapter 14 : Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and Applications
Chapter 15 : Dewatering, Radial Drainage and Vacuum Consolidation
Index
