Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils

John D. Nelson, Kuo Chieh Chao, Daniel D. Overton, Erik J. Nelson

Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils fills a significant gap in the current literature by presenting coverage of the design and construction of foundations for expansive soils. Written by an expert author team with nearly 70 years of combined industry experience, this important new work is the only modern guide to the subject, describing proven methods for identifying and analyzing expansive soils and developing foundation designs appropriate for specific locations.

Expansive soils are found worldwide and are the leading cause of damage to structural roads. The primary problem that arises with regard to expansive soils is that deformations are significantly greater than in non-expansive soils and the size and direction of the deformations are difficult to predict. Now, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soilsgives engineers and contractors coverage of this subject from a design perspective, rather than a theoretical one. Plus, they'll have access to case studies covering the design and construction of foundations on expansive salts from both commercial and residential projects.

• Provides a succinct introduction to the basics of expansive soils and their threats
• Includes information on both shallow and deep foundation design
• Profiles soil remediation techniques, backed-up with numerous case studies
• Covers the most commonly used laboratory tests and site investigation techniques used for establishing the physical properties of expansive soils

If you're a practicing civil engineer, geotechnical engineer or contractor, geologist, structural engineer, or an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student of one of these disciplines, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils is a must-have addition to your library of resources.

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Craig's Soil Mechanics, Seventh Edition

Craig's Soil Mechanics, Seventh Edition

This seventh edition of Soil Mechanics, widely praised for its clarity, depth of explanation and extensive coverage, presents the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and illustrates how they are applied in practical situations. Worked examples throughout the book reinforce the explanations and a range of problems for the reader to solve provide further learning opportunities.

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The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations, Second Edition

by John Atkinson

Ideal for undergraduates of geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this established textbook sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear and straightforward way; combining both classical and critical state theories and giving students a good grounding in the subject which will last right through into a career as a geotechnical engineer.

 The subject is broken down into discrete topics which are presented in a series of short, focused chapters with clear and accessible text that develops from the purely theoretical to discussing practical applications. Soil behaviour is described by relatively simple equations with clear parameters while a number of worked examples and simple experimental demonstrations are included to illustrate the principles involved and aid reader understanding.

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Soil Strength and Slope Stability

by J. Michael Duncan , Stephen G. Wright 

 

Authoritative, state--of--the--art guidance to soil strength and slope--stability analysis Through clear, concise language and practical examples, Soil Strength and Slope Stability describes state of the art methods for evaluating soil strength, and for analysis, design and stabilization of slopes in soil. The principles oflimit equilibrium analysis, and appropriate use of computer programs are emphasized. Methods are described for checking the results of complex analyses, and for presenting results of slope stability analyses clearly. These are illustrated through many examples. Written by two recognized experts in the field, Soil Strength and SlopeStability features:* Case histories of landslides, embankment failures, excavation slope failures* Principles that govern the shear strength of soils, including shear strength of municipal solid waste* Methods for estimating and evaluating shear strengths based on back analysis of slope failures and stable slopes* Explanations of the conditions that slopes must be designed to endure* Detailed explanations of analysis methods for short--term and long--term stability, rapid drawdown, earthquake, and partial consolidation* A wide range of analysis methods, methods for verifying results, and advice on presenting the results of slope stability analyses,including the importance of using multiple and/or independent methods* Methods for repairing failed slopes and stabilizing marginally stable slopes Visually informative with more than 250 illustrations, Soil Strength and Slope Stability is a complete and practical resource for geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, civil engineers, geologists, environmental engineers,and students.

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Basic Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Dr. Kamalesh Kumar

This title features subject matter that is organised logically to make it easy and interesting for the students. Emphasis has been given on the basics of geotechnical earthquake engineering. Home work problems have been given at the end of each chapter to test the understanding of concepts given in the chapter. At the end of appropriate chapters solved numerical problems as well as exercise numerical problems as home work problems have also been to make the related concepts clear.

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