Geotechnical engineering soil and foundation principles and practice / R.L. Handy, M.G. Spangler.
| Author/creator | Handy, Richard L., 1929- |
| Other author | Spangler, M. G. (Merlin Grant), 1894-1986. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Mcgraw-Hill, |
| Description | xxviii, 904 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Digital Engineering Library |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from AccessEngineering |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Igneous rocks, ultimate sources for soils -- Special problems with sedimentary rocks -- Soils that are sediments -- The soil profile -- Soil minerals -- Particle size and gradation -- Soil fabric and structure -- Soil density and unit weight -- Soil water -- Pore water pressure, capillary water, and frost action -- Soil consistency and engineering classification -- Compaction -- Seepage -- Stress distribution in soil -- Settlement -- Time-rate of settlement -- Soil shear strength -- Lateral stress and retaining walls -- Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls and an introduction to soil nailing -- Slope stability and landslides -- Bearing capacity of shallow foundations -- Deep foundations -- Intermediate foundations and ground improvement -- Underground conduits -- In situ soil and rock tests -- Introduction to soil dynamics -- Geotechnical investigation and report -- Elastic solutions for horizontal pressures on retaining walls resulting from surface loads. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2010286521 |
| ISBN | 0071481206 |
| ISBN | 9780071481205 |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |