TY - BOOK AU - Whitlow,R. TI - Basic soil mechanics SN - 0582381096 AV - TA710 .W46 2001 U1 - 624.15136 WH.B 2001 23 PY - 2001/// CY - Harlow, England : PB - Pearson, KW - Soil mechanics N1 - 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) ER -