Soil Mechanics and Foundations Engineering : Fundamentals and Applications / Nagaratnam Sivakugan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sivakugan, Nagaratnam, author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineeringLibrary

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soil mechanics.

Foundations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill LLC, [2026]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how soil mechanics principles can be applied to solve geotechnical and foundation engineering problems. Presented in a straightforward, engaging style by an experienced PE, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications Second Edition starts with the basics, assuming no prior knowledge, and gradually proceeds to more advanced topics. You will get rich illustrations, worked-out examples, and real-world case studies that help you absorb the critical points in a short time. Coverage includes: Geotechnical Engineering, Phase Relations, Soil Classification, Compaction, Effective Stresses, Permeability and Seepage, Vertical Stresses under Loaded Areas, Consolidation, Shear Strength, Lateral Earth Pressures, Site Investigation, Shallow and Deep Foundations, Earth Retaining Structures, Slope Stability.

Notes:

Description based on e-Publication PDF.