An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
by Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
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Author: Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1981-03-08
ISBN: 0134843940
Number of pages: 733
Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary of An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering - with applications to civil engineering practice. *focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. *introduces vibratory and dynamic compaction, the method of fragments, the Schmertmann procedure for determining field compressibility, secondary compression, liquefaction, and an extensive use of the stress path method.

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