SOIL MECHANICS

SOIL MECHANICS

by M. PALANIKUMAR
SOIL MECHANICS

SOIL MECHANICS

by M. PALANIKUMAR

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Overview

This book introduces the basic principles of engineering behaviour of soils. An emphasis is made on explaining various concepts rather than giving the procedures. After reading this book, students should be able to: Give an engineering classification of a soilUnderstand the principle of effective stress, and then calculate stresses that influence soil behaviourCalculate water flow through ground and understand the effects of seepage on the stability of structures. This textbook is primarily intended for the undergraduate students of civil engineering. Key FeaturesNumerous numerical solved examplesObjective type questions (with answers) at the end of each chapterUse of SI systems of unitsRead more

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9788120348387
Publisher: PHI Learning
Publication date: 08/30/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

M. PALANIKUMAR, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has a vast experience in teaching the subjects related to Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering to the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Civil Engineering. He is a life fellow of Indian Geotechnical Society and a life member of Institution of Engineers and Indian Society for Technical Education. An active consultant in geotechnical engineering, he has published/presented several papers in technical journals and conferences.

Table of Contents

Preface

Notations


1. Introduction

2. Basic Definitions and Relations

3. Physical Properties of Soil

4. Classification of Soils

5. Compaction

6. Soil Water, Principle of Effective Stress and Permeability

7. Seepage Through Soils

8. Stress Distribution in Soil

9. Consolidation

10. Shearing Characteristics of Soils

11. Stability of Slopes

References

Index
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