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Budhu, M.

Soil mechanics and foundations / Muni Budhu. - New York : Wiley, c2000. - xxv, 586 : ill. ; 27 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 573-577).

Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundations.
Physical Characteristics of Soils and Soil Investigations.
Stresses, Strains and Elastic Deformations of Soils.
One-Dimensional Consolidation Settlement of Fine-Grained Soils.
Shear Strength of Soils.
A Critical State Model to Interpret Soil Behavior.
Bearing of Capacity of Soils and Settlement of Shallow Foundations.
Pile Foundations.
Two-Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils.
Stability of Earth Retaining Structures.
Slope Stability.
Appendices.
Answers to Selected Problems.
References.
Index.



System requirements for accompanying computer disc: Windows-compatible PC running Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0; Pentium 90, 16MB RAM, 10MB free hard disk space, VGA graphic; 4X CD-ROM drive, sound card and speakers.

ISBN: 047125231X (alk. paper) 9814126365

LCCN: 99050184

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Soil mechanics.
Foundations.

LC Class. No.: TA710 / .B765 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 624.1/5136221