Just as soil requires a well-balanced mix, DAS (California State U., Sacramento) provides a dual-purpose civil engineering advanced text and professional reference<-->taking into account the increased interest in environmental geotechnology. Topics span: soil aggregate classification systems, stresses and strains<-->elastic equilibrium (new to this edition), pore (yes, not poor) water pressure due to undrained loading, permeability and seepage, consolidation, shear strength of soils, and evaluation of soil settlement. Chapters include homework problems for students, and to enlighten all users, mathematical derivations, sample problems, illustrations, and references. Units are given in both conventional English and SI. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR



Contents:

ch 1 Soil Aggregate, Plasticity, and Classification
ch 2 Stresses and Strains-Elastic Equilibrium
ch 3 Stresses and Displacements in a Soil Mass
ch 4 Pore Water Pressure Due to Undrained Loading
ch 5 Permeability and Seepage
ch 6 Consolidation
ch 7 Shear Strength of Soils
ch 8 Settlement of Shallow Foundations