Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, 2nd Edition

Written in a concise, easy-to understand manner, INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 2e, presents intensive research and observation in the field and lab that have improved the science of foundation design. Now providing both US and SI units, this non-calculus-based text is designed for courses in civil engineering technology programs where soil mechanics and foundation engineering are combined into one course. It is also a useful reference tool for civil engineering practitioners.

Table of contents :
Contents
Preface
Ch 1: Geotechnical Engineering
1.1 Geotechnical Engineering
1.2 Geotechnical Engineering Applications
1.3 Soil Parameters
References
Ch 2: Grain-Size Analysis
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Soil-Grain Size
2.3 General Soil Deposits
2.4 Some Local Terms for Soils
2.5 Grain-Size Analysis
2.6 Grain-Size Distribution Curve
2.7 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 3: Weight-Volume Relationships
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Volume Relationships
3.3 Weight Relationships
3.4 Specific Gravity of Soil Solids
3.5 Relationships among Unit Weight, Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and Specific Gravity
3.6 Relationships among Unit Weight, Porosity, and Moisture Content
3.7 Relative Density
3.8 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 4: Plasticity and Soil Classification
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Consistency of Soil-Atterberg Limits
4.3 Liquid Limit (LL)
4.4 Plastic Limit (PL)
4.5 Shrinkage Limit (SL)
4.6 Engineering Classification of Soil
4.7 AASHTO Classification System
4.8 Unified Soil Classification System
4.9 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 5: Soil Compaction
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Compaction-General Principles
5.3 Standard Proctor Test
5.4 Factors Affecting Compaction
5.5 Modified Proctor Test
5.6 Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties
5.7 Field Compaction
5.8 Specifications for Field Compaction
5.9 Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction
5.10 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 6: Permeability and Capillarity
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Darcy's Law
6.3 Hydraulic Conductivity
6.4 Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity
6.5 Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity-Granular Soil
6.6 Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity-Cohesive Soils
6.7 Permeability Test in the Field by Pumping from Wells
6.8 Capillary Rise in Soils
6.9 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 7: Stresses in a Soil Mass
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Stresses in Saturated Soil without Seepage
7.3 Stresses in Saturated Soil with Upward Seepage
7.4 Stress Caused by a Point Load
7.5 Vertical Stress below the Center of a Uniformly Loaded Circular Area
7.6 Vertical Stress Caused by a Uniform Rectangular Load
7.7 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 8: Consolidation
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Fundamentals of Consolidation
8.3 One-Dimensional Laboratory Consolidation Test
8.4 Void Ratio-Pressure Plots
8.5 Normally Consolidated and Overconsolidated Clays
8.6 Effect of Disturbance on Void Ratio-Pressure Relationship
8.7 Calculation of Settlement from One-Dimensional Primary Consolidation
8.8 Compression Index (Cc) and Swell Index (Cs)
8.9 Settlement from Secondary Consolidation
8.10 Time Rate of Consolidation
8.11 Coefficient of Consolidation
8.12 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 9: Shear Strength of Soil
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion
9.3 Direct Shear Test
9.4 Triaxial Shear Test
9.5 Consolidated-Drained Test
9.6 Consolidated-Undrained Test
9.7 Unconsolidated-Undrained Test
9.8 Unconfined Compression Test on Saturated Clay
9.9 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 10: Subsurface Exploration
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Subsurface Exploration Program
10.3 Exploratory Borings in the Field
10.4 Procedures for Sampling Soil
10.5 Observation of Water Levels
10.6 Vane Shear Test
10.7 Cone Penetration Test
10.8 Coring of Rocks
10.9 Preparation of Boring Logs
10.10 Subsoil Exploration Report
10.11 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 11: Lateral Earth Pressure: At-Rest, Rankine, and Coulomb
11.1 Introduction
11.2 At-Rest, Active, and Passive Pressures
11.3 Earth Pressure At-Rest
11.4 Earth Pressure At-Rest for Partially Submerged Soil
11.5 Rankine Active Earth Pressure
11.6 Rankine Active Pressure-Partially Submerged Cohesionless Soil (c' = 0) with Backfill Supporting a Surcharge
11.7 Rankine Active Pressure with Inclined Granular (c' = 0) Backfill
11.8 Rankine Passive Earth Pressure
11.9 Coulomb's Active Pressure
11.10 Coulomb's Passive Pressure
11.11 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 12: Shallow Foundations-Bearing Capacity and Settlement
12.1 Introduction
12.2 General Concepts
12.3 Ultimate Bearing Capacity Theory
12.4 Modification of Bearing Capacity Equations for Water Table
12.5 The Factor of Safety
12.6 Eccentrically Loaded Foundations
12.7 Types of Foundation Settlement
12.8 Elastic Settlement
12.9 Range of Material Parameters for Computing Elastic Settlement
12.10 Plate Load Test
12.11 Elastic Settlement Based on Standard Penetration Resistance in Sand
12.12 Primary Consolidation Settlement
12.13 Common Types of Mat Foundations
12.14 Bearing Capacity of Mat Foundations
12.15 Compensated Foundations
12.16 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 13: Deep Foundations
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Pile Foundations-General
13.3 Types of Piles and Their Structural Characteristics
13.4 Estimating Pile Length
13.5 Installation of Piles
13.6 Ultimate Load-Carrying Capacity of Piles in Sand
13.7 Ultimate Load-Carrying Capacity of Piles in Clay (o = 0 Condition)
13.8 Pile-Driving Formulas
13.9 Pile Load Tests
13.10 Group Piles-Efficiency
13.11 Consolidation Settlement of Group Piles
13.12 Elastic Settlement of Group Piles
13.13 Drilled Shafts-General
13.14 Types of Drilled Shafts
13.15 Construction Procedures
13.16 Estimation of Load-Bearing Capacity
13.17 Allowable Load-Bearing Capacity Based on Settlement
13.18 Summary
Problems
References
Ch 14: Retaining Walls
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Proportioning Retaining Walls
14.3 Application of Lateral Earth Pressure Theories to Design
14.4 Stability of Retaining Walls
14.5 Check for Overturning
14.6 Check for Sliding along the Base
14.7 Check for Bearing Capacity Failure
14.8 Drainage from the Backfill of the Retaining Wall
14.9 Provision of Joints in Retaining-Wall Construction
14.10 Summary
Problems
Ch 15: Slope Stability
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Factor of Safety
15.3 Culmann's Method for Stability Analysis
15.4 Factor of Safety along a Plane
15.5 Analysis of Slopes with Circular Failure Surfaces-General
15.6 Mass Procedures-Slopes in Homogeneous Clay Soil with o = 0
15.7 Mass Procedures-Slopes in Homogeneous c' - o' Soil
15.8 Ordinary Method of Slices
15.9 Summary
Problems
References

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Title	Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, 2nd Edition
Author	Braja M. Das (Author), Nagaratnam Sivakugan (Author)
Language	English
ISBN	ISBN-13: 978-1305257320 ISBN-10: 1305257324
Size	24 MB
Download Method	Direct Download
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