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Soil mechanics and foundations /

"Discover the Principles that Support the Practice Combining multimedia, realistic situations, clear explanations, and practical examples, Budhu's Second Edition of Soil Mechanics and Foundations helps you quickly master the key principles behind the practice of soil mechanics. Using langu...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Budhu, M. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Wiley, [2011]
Edición:Third edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction to soil mechanics and foundations
  • Geological characteristics of soils and particle sizes of soils
  • Soils investigation
  • Physical soil parameters and soil classification
  • Soil compaction
  • One-dimensional flow of water through soils
  • Stresses, strains, and elastic deformations of soils
  • Stress path
  • One-dimensional consolidation settlement of fine-grained soils
  • Shear strength of soils
  • A critical state model to interpret soil behavior
  • Bearing capacity of soils and settlement of shallow foundations
  • Pile foundations
  • Two-dimensional flow of water through soils
  • Stability of earth retaining structures
  • Slope stability.