ABSTRACT

Integrating and blending traditional theory with particle-energy-field theory, this book provides a framework for the analysis of soil behaviour under varied environmental conditions.

This book explains the why and how of geotechnical engineering in an environmental context. Using both SI and Imperial units, the authors cover:

  • rock mechanics
  • soil mechanics and hydrogeology 
  • soil properties and classifications and issues relating to contaminated land. 

Students of civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering and practitioners unfamiliar with the particle-energy-field concept, will find that this book's novel approach helps to clarify the complex theory behind geotechnics.

chapter 1|26 pages

Introduction to geotechnical engineering

chapter 2|32 pages

Nature of soil and rock

chapter 3|30 pages

Soils and clay minerals

chapter 5|38 pages

Hydraulic conduction phenomena

chapter 6|37 pages

Thermal and electrical properties of soils

chapter 7|28 pages

Soil compaction (densification)

chapter 10|39 pages

Stress–strain–strength of soil

chapter 11|31 pages

Dynamic proper ties of soil

chapter 12|35 pages

Bearing capacity of shallow foundations

chapter 13|32 pages

Lateral earth pressure

chapter 14|31 pages

Earth slope stability and landslides

chapter 15|35 pages

Fundamentals of ground improvement systems

chapter 16|33 pages

Problems in environmental geotechnology