For all courses in soils and foundations, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering.
Ideal for beginners, SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS, 8/e presents all essential aspects of soils and foundations in as simple and direct a manner as possible. Filled with worked examples, step-by-step solutions, and hands-on practice problems, it emphasizes design and practical applications supported by basic theory. Throughout, the authors promote learning through the extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Coverage includes: engineering properties of soils: soil exploration, compaction, stabilization, and consolidation; water in soil; subsurface stresses; settlement of structures; shear strength; shallow and deep foundations; lateral earth pressure; retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. This edition's new coverage includes Pressuremeter and Dilatometer tests, water flow characterization with Bernoulli's Theorem, dewatering, uplift pressure on dams, and subsurface stresses caused by overlying soil masses.
Hallmark Features
Easy to read and understand. Well organized and presented in the simplest language possible, to help beginners start quickly and stay engaged as the material becomes more challenging.
Uses proven pedagogical features to help students learn faster and retain more. Chapters start with background, overviews, key terms, and clear learning objectives.
Offers extensive opportunities for hands-on practice. Presents worked examples in step-by-step detail throughout, and then concludes each chapter with many realistic problems designed to help students practice with both concepts and methods.
Teaches visually and intuitively. Promotes learning through the extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations,
