Soil mechanics : principles and practice / Graham Barnes.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 539- 550) and index.

Soil formation and nature -- Soil description and classification -- Permeability and seepage -- Effective stress and pore pressure -- Contact pressure and stress distribution -- Compressibility and consolidation -- Shear strength -- Shallow foundations : stability -- Shallow foundations : settlements -- Pile foundations -- Lateral earth pressures and retaining structures -- Slope stability -- Earthworks and soil compaction -- Site investigation.

Up-to-date coverage of the basic principles of soil mechanics is provided in this book for undergraduates and equivalent students of civil engineering and geotechnics. This bestselling text provides students with a clear understanding of the nature of soil and its behaviour, and offers an insight into the application of principles to engineering solutions. With its comprehensive coverage and accessible writing style, this book is ideal for core university courses in geotechnical and civil engineering, as well as being a handy guide for practitioners.