Geotechnical Engineering

ISBN-13: 9789054102786 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 448 str.

K.R. Saxena;K.R. Saxena

Opis

Geotechnical Engineering treats the mechanics of soils and structures interacting with soils. Its primary aim is to reach undergraduate students, however, as it also discusses the more advanced aspects of soil behaviour, it will also appeal to graduate students. Furthermore, practicing engineers who are in search of a rational introduction to the behaviour of foundation structures will find this work a valuable aid. The three areas contributing to a successful teaching of geotechnical engineering are covered: applied mechanics; tests and experiments; and observation. A list of more than 450 selected references has been added for those readers who wish to study specific topics in more detail.

This book presents current approaches in certain areas of geotechnical engineering, state-of-the-art reports highlighting the open issues and a review of design practices, suggesting changes based on experience and recently-acquired knowledge.

Recenzje

*Warmest Congratulations both to author and publisher for this first-class volume, which is a welcome contribution to the relatively rich geotechnical literature now available. Appl.Mech.Rev., Vol.49, no.1, Jan. 1996.

O autorze

Renato Lancellotta is Professor of Foundation Engineering at the Technical University of Turin (Italy). He is the author of Geotecnica (Zanichelli, Bologna, 1987 and 1993) and co-author of Prefabricated vertical drains: Performance and design (CIRIA, London, 1991).