ABSTRACT

This book covers problems and their solution of a wide range of geotechnical topics. Every chapter starts with a summary of key concepts and theory, followed by worked-out examples, and ends with a short list of key references. It presents a unique collection of step by step solutions from basic to more complex problems in various topics of geotechnical engineering, including fundamental topics such as effective stress, permeability, elastic deformation, shear strength and critical state together with more applied topics such retaining structures and dams, excavation and tunnels, pavement infrastructure, unsaturated soil mechanics, marine works, ground monitoring.

This book aims to provide students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and practitioners alike a reference guide on how to solve typical geotechnical problems.

Features:

  • Guide for solving typical geotechnical problems complementing geotechnical textbooks.
  • Reference guide for practitioners to assist in determining solutions to complex geotechnical problems via simple methods.
  • chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

    Soil properties and classification

    chapter Chapter 2|23 pages

    Weight–volume relations and compaction

    chapter Chapter 3|13 pages

    Effective stress concepts

    chapter Chapter 4|18 pages

    Permeability and seepage

    chapter Chapter 5|14 pages

    Elastic stress and deformation analysis

    chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

    Consolidation settlement and analysis

    chapter Chapter 7|18 pages

    Shear strength, stress paths and failure

    chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

    Critical state soil behavior

    chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

    Bearing capacity of foundations

    chapter Chapter 10|21 pages

    Mass movement and slope stability analysis

    chapter Chapter 11|16 pages

    Retaining walls and dams

    chapter Chapter 12|22 pages

    Excavations and tunnels

    chapter Chapter 13|8 pages

    Pavement infrastructure (roads and rails)

    chapter Chapter 14|13 pages

    Unsaturated soil mechanics and applications

    chapter Chapter 15|17 pages

    Dewatering, radial drainage and vacuum consolidation