Textbook Of Geotechnical Engineering

This revised Third Edition is a result of the positive feedback and constructive suggestions received from academics and students alike on the second edition. It also reflects the many years of teaching experience of the author as also his experience in research and consultancy on the subject.

While retaining the major contents of the earlier editions, the book consolidates on the subject, bringing in new areas of interest and concern.

1. Physical Properties Of Soils

2. Water In Soils

3. Stresses In Soils

4. Consolidation And Settlement

5. The Shear Strength Of Soils

6. Shallow Foundations

7. Site Investigation And Soil Improvement

8. Deep Foundations

9. The Stability Of Slopes

10. Earth Pressure

11. Sheet-Pile Walls

12. Foundations For Machines

13. Environmental Geotechnology

14. Earthquakes: Geotechnical Aspects

Appendix—Site Investigation Report

Bibliography

Multiple-Choice Questions

Answers

Index