An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Download or read book An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering written by Robert D. Holtz and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1981 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering - with applications to civil engineering practice. *focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. *introduces vibratory and dynamic compaction, the method of fragments, the Schmertmann procedure for determining field compressibility, secondary compression, liquefaction, and an extensive use of the stress path method.