33 Best Geotechnical Engineering Books of All Time
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Created in association with Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative guide features more than 500 rocks and minerals. Packed with photographs and details on characteristics, distinguishing features, and more, Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals makes identification easy.
Designed for beginning and experienced collectors alike, this guide explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. Look up different rocks and minerals, and find clear, annotated photography to pick out the key distinguishing features. Learn the... more
Designed for beginning and experienced collectors alike, this guide explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. Look up different rocks and minerals, and find clear, annotated photography to pick out the key distinguishing features. Learn the... more
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Soil Mechanics is defined as "the application of the laws of solid and fluid mechanics to soils and similar granular materials as a basis for design, construction, and maintenance of foundations and earth structures." It is fundamental to the discipline of geotechnical engineering, and this book is one of the treatises on the subject. less
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Using the 2002 ACI Code, this text covers the behavior and design aspects of concrete and provides examples and homework problems. It covers strut-and-tie models, and presents the basic mechanics of structural concrete and methods for the design of individual members for bending, shear, torsion, and axial force. less
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Written to
Eurocode 7 and the UK National Annex
Updated to reflect the current usage of Eurocode 7, along with relevant parts of the British Standards, Pile Design and Construction Practice, Sixth Edition maintains the empirical correlations of the original-combining practical know how with scientific knowledge -and emphasizing relevant principles and applications of soil mechanics and design. Contractors, geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists responsible for designing and constructing piled foundations... more
Eurocode 7 and the UK National Annex
Updated to reflect the current usage of Eurocode 7, along with relevant parts of the British Standards, Pile Design and Construction Practice, Sixth Edition maintains the empirical correlations of the original-combining practical know how with scientific knowledge -and emphasizing relevant principles and applications of soil mechanics and design. Contractors, geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists responsible for designing and constructing piled foundations... more
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Instant access to the latest geotechnical engineering data Fully updated to include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), "Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook," Second Edition, features a wealth of on-the-job geotechnical and construction related information in a convenient, quick-reference format. This practical resource is filled with essential data, formulas, and guidelines you can access right away. Detailed tables, charts, graphs, and illustrations are included throughout the book for ease of use in the field.
Coverage includes: Field exploration Laboratory testing... more
Coverage includes: Field exploration Laboratory testing... more
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Appropriate for upper-level undergraduate courses in departments of Civil Engineering and Materials/Polymers Engineering. Emphasizing design-by-function, this book examines various types of geosynthetics, including geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, geopipes, and geocomposites. less
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This book is one of the best-known and most respected books in geotechnical engineering. In its third edition, it presents both theoretical and practical knowledge of soil mechanics in engineering. It features expanded coverage of vibration problems, mechanics of drainage, passive earth pressure, and consolidation. less
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Intended as an introductory text in soil mechanics, the eighth edition of Das, PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING offers an overview of soil properties and mechanics together with coverage of field practices and basic engineering procedure. Background information needed to support study in later design-oriented courses or in professional practice is provided through a wealth of comprehensive discussions, detailed explanations, and more figures and worked out problems than any other text in the market. less
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Now in its sixth edition, Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual is designed for the junior-level soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering laboratory course in civil engineering programs. It includes eighteen laboratory procedures that cover the essential properties of soils and their behavior under stress and strain, as well as explanations, procedures, sample calculations, and completed and blank data sheets. Written by Braja M. Das, respected author of market-leading texts in geotechnical and foundation engineering, this unique manual provides a detailed discussion of standard soil classification... more
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Reflecting the historic first European seismic code, this professional book focuses on seismic design, assessment and retrofitting of concrete buildings, with thorough reference to, and application of, EN-Eurocode 8. Following the publication of EN-Eurocode 8 in 2004-05, 30 countries are now introducing this European standard for seismic design, for application in parallel with existing national standards (till March 2010) and exclusively after that. Eurocode 8 is also expected to influence standards in countries outside Europe, or at the least, to be applied there for important facilities.... more
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This book combines the essential components of Braja Das' market leading texts, PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. It includes the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics as well as foundation engineering, including bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations (spread footings and mats), retaining walls, raced cuts, piles, and drilled shafts. Intended as an introductory text, the book stresses the fundamental principles without becoming cluttered with excessive details and alternatives. While featuring a wealth of worked-out examples and... more
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Designed to complement the McGraw-Hill Civil Engineering PE Exam Guide: Breadth and Depth, this subject specific depth guide provides comprehensive coverage of the subject mattter applicants will face in the afternoon portion of the PE exam. Each book, authored by an expert in the field, will feature example problems along with power study techniques for peak performance. less
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PE Civil Practice Problems contains over 900 problems designed to reinforce your knowledge of the topics presented in the PE Civil Reference Manual. Short, six-minute, multiple-choice problems follow the NCEES PE Civil exam problem format and focus on individual engineering concepts. Longer, more complex problems... more
PE Civil Practice Problems contains over 900 problems designed to reinforce your knowledge of the topics presented in the PE Civil Reference Manual. Short, six-minute, multiple-choice problems follow the NCEES PE Civil exam problem format and focus on individual engineering concepts. Longer, more complex problems... more
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Braja M. Das' Sixth Edition of PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING maintains the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made it the leading text in foundation engineering courses. Featuring a wealth of worked-out examples and figures that help students with theory and problem-solving skills, the book introduces civil engineering students to the fundamental concepts and application of foundation analysis design. Throughout, Das emphasizes the judgment needed to properly apply the theories and analysis to the evaluation of soils and foundation design as... more
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Description An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 2e provides a descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineeringwith applications to civil engineering practice. It focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. It includes chapters on Geology, Landforms, and the Origin of Geomaterials. The book has been updated to include many new useful engineering property correlations, as well as units on both SI and customary engineering. It also covers an introduction to... more
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Design practice in offshore geotechnical engineering has grown out of onshore practice, but the two application areas have tended to diverge over the last thirty years, driven partly by the scale of the foundation and anchoring elements used offshore, and partly by fundamental differences in construction and installation techniques. As a consequence offshore geotechnical engineering has grown as a speciality.
The structure of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering follows a pattern that mimics the flow of a typical offshore project. In the early chapters it provides a... more
The structure of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering follows a pattern that mimics the flow of a typical offshore project. In the early chapters it provides a... more
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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams.
All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to... more
All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to... more
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This handbook details all phases of the construction of drilled pier foundations: equipment, construction techniques, inspection and engineering construction review, exploration, specifications and contract documents, ways of avoiding disputes and excessive costs. This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive book on its subject available. less
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Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s FE Civil Review offers complete review of all knowledge areas for the FE Civil exam.
Features of FE Civil Review include:
complete coverage of all exam knowledge areas
equations, figures, and tables for version 9.4 of the NCEES FE Reference... more
Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s FE Civil Review offers complete review of all knowledge areas for the FE Civil exam.
Features of FE Civil Review include:
complete coverage of all exam knowledge areas
equations, figures, and tables for version 9.4 of the NCEES FE Reference... more
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This manual is intended as a text supplement for the laboratory portion of a course in soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering or engineering properties of soils. It is suited for either a first or second course in the subject taught at the junior, senior, or graduate level and contains enough material for two courses. This manual has been widely used in previous editions and, in this edition, has been substantially rewritten for a more logical flow of topics as well as to reflect the latest industry standards and the use of the computer. less
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Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!Presented in the Breadth and Depth format of the actual exam, this comprehensive guide is filled with hundreds of realistic practice questions based on the Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering (PE-CIVIL) exam, given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Detailed solutions, including equations and diagrams, are... more
Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!Presented in the Breadth and Depth format of the actual exam, this comprehensive guide is filled with hundreds of realistic practice questions based on the Principles and Practice of Civil Engineering (PE-CIVIL) exam, given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Detailed solutions, including equations and diagrams, are... more
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An in-depth field manual for soil technicians and geotechnical engineers, this indispensable reference guide is designed for use during the investigation, grading, and construction phases of geotechnical projects. Davis has helped thousands of readers understand common laboratory and field tests, classify soil accurately, interpret project recommendations, and document the entire construction monitoring process.
This updated and expanded edition offers new material on topics such as deep foundations, shallow foundations, retaining walls, and loss prevention. Sample test questions... more
This updated and expanded edition offers new material on topics such as deep foundations, shallow foundations, retaining walls, and loss prevention. Sample test questions... more
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Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices, 2/e, is ideal or junior-level soil mechanics or introductory geotechnical engineering courses. This introductory geotechnical engineering textbook explores both the principles of soil mechanics and their application to engineering practice. It offers a rigorous, yet accessible and easy-to-read approach, as well as technical depth and an emphasis on understanding the physical basis for soil behavior. The second edition has been revised to include updated content and many new problems and exercises, as well as to reflect feedback from... more
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An accessible, clear, concise, and contemporary course in geotechnical engineering design. covers the major in geotechnical engineering packed with self-test problems and projects with an on-line detailed solutions manual presents the state-of-the-art field practice covers both Eurocode 7 and ASTM standards (for the US) less
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