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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Muniram Budhu is professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Arizona, Tucson. He received his doctoral degree from Cambridge University in 1979 and is currently?registered as a professional civil engineer in the state of Florida.?His research interests include, bioremediation, smart clay as a barrier for landfills, seismic behavior of soils and foundation systems, and erosion from hydropower dams. Klappentext Discover the principles that support the practice! With its simplicity in presentation, this text makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand. The author explains basic concepts and fundamental principles in the context of basic mechanics, physics, and mathematics. From Practical Situations and Essential Points to Practical Examples, this text is packed with helpful hints and examples that make the material crystal clear. The text also includes a CD-ROM that offers readers hands on learning. Zusammenfassung Discover the principles that support the practice! With its simplicity in presentation, this text makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand. The author explains basic concepts and fundamental principles in the context of basic mechanics, physics, and mathematics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Notes for Students and Instructors. Notes for Instructors. Chapter 1 Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundations. 1.0 Introduction. 1.1 Marvels of Civil Engineering - The Hidden Truth. 1.2 Geotechnical Lessons from Failures. Chapter 2 Geological Characteristics of Soils and Particle Sizes of Soils. 2.0 Introduction. 2.1 Definitions of Key Terms. 2.2 Questions to Guide Your Reading. 2.3 Basic Geology. 2.4 Composition of Soils. 2.5 Determination of Particle Size of Soils - ASTM D. 2.6 Comparison of Coarse-Grained and Fine-Grained Soils for Engineering Use. 2.7 Summary. Self-Assessment. Exercises. Chapter 3 Soils Investigation. 3.0 Introduction. 3.1 Definitions of Key Terms. 3.2 Questions to Guide Your Reading. 3.3 Purposes of a Soils Investigation. 3.4 Phases of a Soils Investigation. 3.5 Soils Exploration Program. 3.6 Soils Report. 3.7 Summary. Self-Assessment. Exercises. Chapter 4 Physical Soil Parameters and Soil Classification. 4.0 Introduction. 4.1 Definitions of Key Terms. 4.2 Questions to Guide Your Reading. 4.3 Phase Relationships. 4.4 Physical States and Index Properties of Fine-Grained Soils. 4.5 Determination of the Liquid, Plastic, and Shrinkage Limits. 4.6 Soil Classification Schemes. 4.7 Engineering Use Chart. 4.8 Summary. Self-Assessment. Practical Examples. Exercises. Chapter 5 Soil Compaction. 5.0 Introduction. 5.1 Definitions of Key Terms. 5.2 Questions to Guide Your Reading. 5.3 Basic Concept. 5.4 Proctor Compaction Test - ASTM D 1140 and ASTM D 1557. 5.5 Interpretation of Proctor Test Results. 5.6 Benefits of Soil Compaction. 5.7 Field Compaction. 5.8 Compaction Quality Control. 5.9 Summary. Self-Assessment. Practical Example. Exercises. Chapter 6 One-Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils. 6.0 Introduction. 6.1 Definitions of Key Terms. 6.2 Questions to Guide Your Reading. 6.3 Head and Pressure Variation in a Fluid at Rest. 6.4 Darcy's Law. 6.5 Empirical Relationships for k . 6.6 Flow Parallel to Soil Layers. 6.7 Flow Normal to Soil Layers. 6.8 Equivalent Hydraulic Conductivity. 6.9 Determination of the Hydraulic Condu...
Table des matières
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 2 GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOILS AND AND PARTICLE SIZES OF SOILS
CHAPTER 3 SOILS INVESTIGATION
CHAPTER 4 PHYSICAL SOIL PARAMETERS AND SOIL CLASSIFICATION
CHAPTER 5 SOIL COMPACTION
CHAPTER 6 ONE-DIMENSIONAL FLOW OF WATER THROUGH SOILS
CHAPTER 7 STRESSES, STRAINS, AND ELASTIC DEFORMATIONS OF SOILS
CHAPTER 8 STRESS PATH
CHAPTER 9 ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONSOLIDATION SETTLEMENT OF FINE-GRAINED SOILS
CHAPTER 10 SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOILS
CHAPTER 11 A CRITICAL STATE MODEL TO INTERPRET SOIL BEHAVIOR
CHAPTER 12 BEARING OF CAPACITY OF SOILS AND SETTLEMENT OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 13 PILE FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 14 TWO-DIMENSIONAL FLOW OF WATER THROUGH SOILS
CHAPTER 15 STABILITY OF EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 16 SLOPE STABILITY
