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Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 2nd Edition by Braja M. Das, ISBN-13: 978-1305257320
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- Publisher : Cengage Learning
- Publication date : January 1, 2015
- Edition : 2nd
- Language : English
- Print length : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1305257324
- ISBN-13 : 978-1305257320
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Written in a concise, easy-to understand manner, INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 2e, presents intensive research and observation in the field and lab that have improved the science of foundation design. Now providing both U.S. and SI units, this non-calculus-based book is designed for courses in civil engineering technology programs where soil mechanics and foundation engineering are combined into one course. It is also a useful reference tool for civil engineering practitioners.
Table of Contents:
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Geotechnical Engineering
1.1. Geotechnical Engineering
1.2. Geotechnical Engineering Applications
1.3. Soil Parameters
References
Chapter 2. Grain-Size Analysis
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Soil-Grain Size
2.3. General Soil Deposits
2.4. Some Local Terms for Soils
2.5. Grain-Size Analysis
2.6. Grain-Size Distribution Curve
2.7. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 3. Weight–Volume Relationships
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Volume Relationships
3.3. Weight Relationships
3.4. Specific Gravity of Soil Solids
3.5. Relationships among Unit Weight, Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and Specific Gravity
3.6. Relationships among Unit Weight, Porosity, and Moisture Content
3.7. Relative Density
3.8. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 4. Plasticity and Soil Classification
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Consistency of Soil—Atterberg Limits
4.3. Liquid Limit (LL)
4.4. Plastic Limit (PL)
4.5. Shrinkage Limit (SL)
4.6. Engineering Classification of Soil
4.7. AASHTO Classification System
4.8. Unified Soil Classification System
4.9. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 5. Soil Compaction
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Compaction—General Principles
5.3. Standard Proctor Test
5.4. Factors Affecting Compaction
Effect of Soil Type
Effect of Compaction Effort
5.5. Modified Proctor Test
5.6. Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties
5.7. Field Compaction
Compaction Equipment
5.8. Specifications for Field Compaction
5.9. Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction
Sand Cone Method (ASTM Designation D-1556)
Rubber Balloon Method (ASTM Designation D-2167)
Nuclear Method
5.10. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 6. Permeability and Capillarity
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Darcy’s Law
6.3. Hydraulic Conductivity
6.4. Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity
Constant-Head Test
Falling-Head Test
6.5. Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity—Granular Soil
6.6. Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity—Cohesive Soils
6.7. Permeability Test in the Field by Pumping from Wells
6.8. Capillary Rise in Soils
6.9. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 7. Stresses in a Soil Mass
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Effective Stress Concept:
7.3. Effective Stress Concept:
7.4. Vertical Stress Increase due to Various Types of Loading:
7.5. Vertical Stress Increase due to Various Types of Loading:
7.6. Vertical Stress Increase due to Various Types of Loading:
7.7. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 8. Consolidation
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Fundamentals of Consolidation
8.3. One-Dimensional Laboratory Consolidation Test
8.4. Void Ratio–Pressure Plots
8.5. Normally Consolidated and Overconsolidated Clays
8.6. Effect of Disturbance on Void Ratio–Pressure Relationship
8.7. Calculation of Settlement from One-Dimensional Primary Consolidation
8.8. Compression Index ( C c ) and Swell Index ( C s )
8.9. Settlement from Secondary Consolidation
8.10. Time Rate of Consolidation
8.11. Coefficient of Consolidation
Logarithm-of-Time Method
Square-Root-of-Time Method
8.12. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 9. Shear Strength of Soil
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion
9.3. Laboratory Determination of Shear Strength Parameters:
9.4. Laboratory Determination of Shear Strength Parameters:
9.5. Laboratory Determination of Shear Strength Parameters:
9.6. Laboratory Determination of Shear Strength Parameters:
9.7. Laboratory Determination of Shear Strength Parameters:
9.8. Laboratory Determination of Shear Strength Parameters:
9.9. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 10. Subsurface Exploration
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Subsurface Exploration Program
Collection of Preliminary Information
Reconnaissance
Site Investigation
10.3. Exploratory Borings in the Field
10.4. Procedures for Sampling Soil
Split-Spoon Sampling
Scraper Bucket
Thin-Wall Tube
10.5. Observation of Water Levels
10.6. Vane Shear Test
10.7. Cone Penetration Test
10.8. Coring of Rocks
10.9. Preparation of Boring Logs
10.10. Subsoil Exploration Report
10.11. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 11. Lateral Earth Pressure: At-Rest, Rankine, and Coulomb
11.1. Introduction
11.2. At-Rest, Active, and Passive Pressures
11.3. At-Rest Lateral Earth Pressure:
11.4. At-Rest Lateral Earth Pressure:
11.5. Rankine Earth-Pressure Theory:
11.6. Rankine Earth-Pressure Theory:
11.7. Rankine Earth-Pressure Theory:
11.8. Rankine Earth-Pressure Theory:
11.9. Coulomb’s Earth-Pressure Theory:
11.10. Coulomb’s Earth-Pressure Theory:
11.11. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 12. Shallow Foundations—Bearing Capacity and Settlement
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations:
12.3. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations:
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity
12.4. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations:
12.5. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations:
12.6. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations:
12.7. Settlement of Shallow Foundations:
12.8. Settlement of Shallow Foundations:
12.9. Settlement of Shallow Foundations:
12.10. Settlement of Shallow Foundations:
12.11. Settlement of Shallow Foundations:
12.12. Settlement of Shallow Foundations:
12.13. Mat Foundations:
12.14. Mat Foundations:
12.15. Mat Foundations:
12.16. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 13. Deep Foundations
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Pile Foundations:
13.3. Pile Foundations:
Steel Piles
Concrete Piles
Timber Piles
Composite Piles
13.4. Pile Foundations:
Point Bearing Piles
Friction Piles
Compaction Piles
13.5. Pile Foundations:
13.6. Pile Foundations:
13.7. Pile Foundations:
13.8. Pile Foundations:
13.9. Pile Foundations:
13.10. Pile Foundations:
Piles in Sand
Piles in Clay
Piles in Rock
13.11. Pile Foundations:
13.12. Pile Foundations:
13.13. Drilled Shafts:
13.14. Drilled Shafts:
13.15. Drilled Shafts:
Dry Method of Construction
Casing Method of Construction
Wet Method of Construction
13.16. Drilled Shafts:
Drilled Shafts in Sand
Drilled Shafts in Clay
13.17. Drilled Shafts:
13.18. Summary
Problems
References
Chapter 14. Retaining Walls
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.3. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.4. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.5. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.6. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.7. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.8. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.9. Gravity and Cantilever Walls:
14.10. Summary
Problems
Chapter 15. Slope Stability
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Factor of Safety
15.3. Culmann’s Method for Stability Analysis
15.4. Factor of Safety along a Plane
15.5. Analysis of Slopes with Circular Failure Surfaces—General
Modes of Failure
Types of Stability Analysis Procedures
15.6. Mass Procedures—Slopes in Homogeneous Clay Soil with ϕ = 0
15.7. Mass Procedures—Slopes in Homogeneous c ′ – ϕ ′ Soil
15.8. Ordinary Method of Slices
15.9. Summary
Problems
References
Dr. Braja M. Das is dean emeritus of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at California State University, Sacramento. He received his M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Iowa and his Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He is the author of several geotechnical engineering texts and reference books as well as more than 300 technical papers in the area of geotechnical engineering. His primary areas of research include shallow foundations, earth anchors and geosynthetics. Dr. Das is a fellow and life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, life member of the American Society for Engineering Education and an emeritus member of the Stabilization of Geomaterials and Recycled Materials of the Transportation Research Board of the National Research Council. He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence, including the AMOCO Foundation Award, the AT&T Award for Teaching Excellence from the American Society for Engineering Education, the Ralph Teetor Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Dr. Sivakugan received his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with First Class Honors. He earned his MSCE and Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, U.S.A. Dr. Sivakugan’s writings include eight books, 140 refereed international journal papers, 100 refereed international conference papers, and more than 100 consulting reports. As a registered professional engineer of Queensland and a chartered professional engineer, Dr. Sivakugan does substantial consulting work for the geotechnical and mining industry in Australia and overseas, including the World Bank. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Engineers Australia. He has supervised 14 Ph.D. students to completion at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia, where he was the Head of Civil Engineering from 2003 to 2014. He is an Associate Editor for three international journals and serves in the editorial boards of the Canadian Geotechnical Journal and the Indian Geotechnical Journal.
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