Geotechnical engineering design

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An accessible, clear, concise, and contemporary course in geotechnical engineering design.-covers the major in geotechnical engineering -packed with self-test problems and projects with an on-line detailed solutions manual -presents the state-of-the-art field practice -covers both Eurocode 7 and ASTM standards (for the US).

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Full title :Geotechnical engineering design / Ming Xiao, Daniel Barreto.

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Publication Date:2015

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Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
Place of Publication:West Sussex, United Kingdom
Language:eng
Publication Date:2015

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Description:1 online resource

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ISBN:9781119039396, 1119039398, 9781118917701, 1118917707, 0470632232, 9780470632239
oclc:ocn905419507
LC Classification:TA703
Dewey Decimal:624.1/51

Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; About the Authors; Ming Xiao; Daniel Barreto; About the Companion Website; Chapter 1: Introduction to Engineering Geology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Structure of the Earth and geologic time; 1.3 Formation and classification of rocks; 1.4 Engineering properties and behaviors of rocks; 1.5 Formation and classification of soils; 1.6 Maps used in engineering geology; Homework Problems; References; Chapter 2: Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration; 2.1 Framework of subsoil exploration; 2.2 Field drilling and sampling; 2.3 Geotechnical boring log.

2.4 In situ field testing2.5 Subsurface investigations using geophysical techniques; 2.6 Geotechnical investigation report; Homework Problems; References; Chapter 3: Shallow Foundation Design; 3.1 Introduction to foundation design; 3.2 Bearing capacity of shallow foundations; 3.3 Settlements of shallow foundations; Homework Problems; References; Chapter 4: Introduction to Deep Foundation Design; 4.1 Introduction to deep foundations; 4.2 Pile load transfer mechanisms and factor of safety; 4.3 Static bearing capacity of a single pile; 4.4 Vertical bearing capacity of pile groups.

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