Geochemical Engineering
basics of soil mechanics
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Sitharam, T.
Summary
1. Topic related to Soil Mechanics covered in a simple, clearand logical manner. 2. Suitable for first course in Geotechnical Engineering 3. Emphasis is on use of SI unit. 4. Standard notations are used. 5. Illustrative Problems and Exercises are carefully selected tohelp students in developing analytical skill needed for problemsolving. 6. Questions from previous University and Competitive Examinations are included. Contents: Introduction Basic Terminology and Interrelations Index Properties of Soil Soil Classification Systems Soil Formation and Soil Structure Soil Water and Effective Stress Permeability Seepage Analysis Stress Distribution in Soil Mass Compaction Consolidation Shear Strength of Soils l Stability of Slopes Additional Questions Appendix-I IS Sieves Appendix-II Solution to Terzaghi's One Dimensional Consolidation Equation References Index Answers