Basic soil mechanics /
Whitlow, R. 1932-
Basic soil mechanics / Roy Whitlow. - Fourth edition. - xix, 571 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Origins and Composition of Soil -- 2. Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes -- 3. Basic Physical Properties of Soils -- 4. Groundwater, Pore Pressure and Effective Stress -- 5. Soil Permeability and Seepage -- 6. Stresses and Strains in Soils -- 7. Measurement of Shear Strength -- 8. Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls -- 9. Stability of Slopes -- 10. Settlement and Consolidation -- 11. Bearing Capacity of Foundations -- 12. Site Investigations and In Situ Testing -- Appendix A Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design -- Appendix B Geotechnical Design: Factors of Safety and Partial Factors -- Appendix C Guide to Soil Mechanics Spreadsheets and Reference (on the CD-ROM).
0582381096
00036315
Soil mechanics.
TA710 / .W46 2001
624.15136 WH.B 2001
Basic soil mechanics / Roy Whitlow. - Fourth edition. - xix, 571 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Origins and Composition of Soil -- 2. Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes -- 3. Basic Physical Properties of Soils -- 4. Groundwater, Pore Pressure and Effective Stress -- 5. Soil Permeability and Seepage -- 6. Stresses and Strains in Soils -- 7. Measurement of Shear Strength -- 8. Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls -- 9. Stability of Slopes -- 10. Settlement and Consolidation -- 11. Bearing Capacity of Foundations -- 12. Site Investigations and In Situ Testing -- Appendix A Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design -- Appendix B Geotechnical Design: Factors of Safety and Partial Factors -- Appendix C Guide to Soil Mechanics Spreadsheets and Reference (on the CD-ROM).
0582381096
00036315
Soil mechanics.
TA710 / .W46 2001
624.15136 WH.B 2001