Soil Mechanics

This book introduces the basic principles of engineering behaviour of soils. The text is designed in such a manner that the syllabi of a core course in Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineering I prescribed in the curriculum of most of the Indian universities is covered. While reading the text, student experiences classroom teachinglearning process. An emphasis is made on explaining the various concepts rather than giving the procedure.
After reading this book, students should be able to:

Give an engineering classification of a soil
Understand the principle of effective stress, and then calculate stresses that influence soil behaviour
Calculate water flow through ground and understand the effects of seepage on the stability of structures.

This textbook is primarily intended for the undergraduate students of civil engineering.

Numerous numerical solved examples
Objective Type Questions (with Answers) at the end of each chapter
Use of SI Systems of units

Preface

Notations

1. Introduction

2. Basic Definitions and Relations

3. Physical Properties of Soil

4. Classification of Soils

5. Compaction

6. Soil Water, Principle of Effective Stress and Permeability

7. Seepage Through Soils

8. Stress Distribution in Soil

9. Consolidation

10. Shearing Characteristics of Soils

11. Stability of Slopes

References

Index