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  • © 1995

Soil Mechanics

Principles and Practice

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  1. G. E. Barnes
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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Soil Formation and Nature

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    Pages 1-11

  3. Soil Description and Classification

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    Pages 12-35

  4. Permeability and Seepage

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    Pages 36-69

  5. Effective Stress and Pore Pressure

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    Pages 70-90

  6. Contact Pressure and Stress Distribution

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    Pages 91-103

  7. Compressibility and Consolidation

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    Pages 104-129

  8. Shear Strength

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    Pages 130-167

  9. Shallow Foundations — Stability

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    Pages 168-191

  10. Shallow Foundations — Settlements

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    Pages 192-219

  11. Pile Foundations

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    Pages 220-239

  13. Slope Stability

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    Pages 274-302

  14. Earthworks and Soil Compaction

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    Pages 303-327

  15. Site Investigation

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    Pages 328-349

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 350-365
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About this book

This book provides an up-to-date coverage of the basic principles of soil mechanics for undergraduate and equivalent students of civil engineering and geotechnics. Structural engineers, foundation, environmental and mining engineers and engineering geologists will also find it an invaluable source of reference. The main aims are to provide the reader with a good understanding of the nature of soil, an appreciation of soil behaviour and insight into how the principles are applied in the practical engineering context. It is the author's view that in addition to having a sound knowledge of the scientific and mathematical aspects of soil mechanics, a fully trained geotechnical engineer also requires a knowledge of geology, soil profiles and groundwater conditions. More emphasis is therefore placed on the application of soil mechanics in the ground, rather than on the behaviour of soils in the artificial environment of the laboratory. There are many detailed and instructive line illustrations included in all chapters, together with useful and informative tabular data. Worked examples appear in most chapters and there are numerous self-test problems with answers provided.
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About the author

Graham was formerly Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Bolton Institute, UK (now the University of Bolton), teaching soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. He has wide industrial experience including with a specialist ground investigation contractor/consultant, a major civil engineering contractor and was previously regional head of geotechnical engineering at an international consultancy. He is currently an independent consultant.
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