Soils and Geotechnology in Construction
Download or Read eBook Soils and Geotechnology in Construction PDF written by Alan J. Lutenegger and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Alan J. Lutenegger |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 487 |
| Release | : 2019-05-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498741026 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498741029 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Soils and Geotechnology in Construction by : Alan J. Lutenegger
Book excerpt: This book covers the field of applied geotechnology related to all aspects of construction in ground, including compacted fill, excavations, ground improvement, foundations, earth retaining systems and geotechnical site characterization. It suits the first year of a graduate course on ground improvement and geoconstruction and will suit practicing engineers, both consultants and contractors. Distinctively it covers the identification of problematic soils and appropriate mitigation measures, and the inspection of ground construction work. It combines the technical and the practical in applied geotechnology.
