1. Foundation Analysis
and Design
by Joseph E. Bowles
The revision of this best-selling text for a
junior/senior course in Foundation Analysis and Design now includes an IBM
computer disk containing 16 compiled programs together with the data sets used
to produce the output sheets, as well as new material on sloping ground, pile
and pile group...
2. Soil Mechanics in
Engineering Practice
by Karl Terzaghi, et al
Book Description
This book is one of the best-known and most
respected books in geotechnical engineering. In its third edition, it presents
both theoretical and practical knowledge of soil mechanics in engineering. It
features expanded coverage of vibration problems, mechanics of drainage, passive
earth pressure,...
3. Geotechnical and
Foundation Engineering : Design and Construction (Professional Engineering)
by Robert W. Day
From the Back Cover
Improve your engineering design potential by
mastering the practical aspects of modern geotechnical and foundation
engineering. This book takes you step by step through the typical process of a
design project--from the initial writing of a proposal for engineering services
to the final preparation...
4.Principles of
Geotechnical Engineering (Pws Series in Civil Engineering)
by Braja M. Das
Book Description
Braja Das's exceptionally clear theoretical
explanations realistic worked examples thorough explanation of field testing
methods and extensive problem sets have made this book the leader in its field.
Its balanced coverage of theoretical concepts of soil properties and mechanics
and field practice...
5.Foundation Behavior and
Repair: Residential and Light Construction
by Robert Wade Brown
Book News, Inc.
Provides engineers, architects, appraisers, and
inspectors practical insight into the basic foundation construction and behavior
in residential and light commercial structures. Discusses site drainage,
engineering, preparation, and development; soil mechanics and chemistry and
foundation design;...
6. Foundation Repair
Manual
by Robert Wade Brown
Book Description
This book offers the most authoritative source for
information on repairing damaged foundations. Also offered is excellent advice
on maintenance and preventative measures designed to avoid the need for repair.
Based on many years' experience and written by an internationally recognized
authority,...
7. Unsaturated Zone
Hydrology for Scientists and Engineers
by James A. Tindall, et al
From Book News, Inc.
A textbook for a one-semester upper-level
undergraduate or first-year graduate course for students in environmental
science, hydrology, engineering, or related fields. Assumes a good mathematics
background and some previous study of one of the earth or physical sciences.
Explains the major processes...
8. Biotechnical and Soil
Bioengineering Slope Stabilization : A Practical Guide for Erosion Control
by Donald H. Gray, et al
From Book News, Inc. , December 1, 1996
A guide to the selection, construction, and
installation of soil bioengineering and biotechnical slope protection against
erosion and mass wasting, for professionals and students in geotechnical
engineering, geology, soil science, forestry, landscape architecture, and
restoration ecology. Coverage...
9. Essentials of Soil
Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics
by David F. McCarthy, Davud F. McCarthy
From Book News, Inc.
Introduces geotechnics to students in engineering,
architectural, and construction-related academic programs, covering basic
theories of soil behavior and practical applications. Contains sections on
background and basics such as soil types and site investigation, engineering
properties and behavior...
10. An Introduction to
Geotechnical Engineering
by Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs
The publisher, Prentice-Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics
A descriptive, elementary introduction to
geotechnical engineering -- with applications to civil engineering practice.
11. Karl Terzaghi : The
Engineer As Artist
by Richard E. Goodman
From Book News, Inc.
Himself a civil engineer, Goodman describes the
professional and intellectual development of his colleague Terzaghi (1883-1963),
widely known as the father of soil mechanics. He culls from Terzaghi's published
and unpublished papers and previously private diaries the story of how he
struggled to...
12. Slope Stability and
Stabilization Methods
by Lee W. Abramson, et al
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
A one-stop source to the understanding and
application of slope stability analyses for construction and remediation
projects. Contains general background information, suitable techniques of
analysis with and without the use of computers and examples of common stability
problems and stabilization...
13. Foundation Design:
Principles and Practices
by Donald P. Coduto
The publisher, Prentice-Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics
Provides readers with practical methods of
designing structural foundations, while emphasizing and explaining how and why
foundations behave the way they do. Explains the theories and experimental data
behind the design procedures, and how to apply this information to real-world
problems.
14. Advanced Soil
Mechanics
by Braja M. Das
From Book News, Inc.
Just as soil requires a well-balanced mix, DAS
(California State U., Sacramento) provides a dual-purpose civil engineering
advanced text and professional reference<-->taking into account the
increased interest in environmental geotechnology. Topics span: soil aggregate
classification systems, stresses...
15. Shallow Foundations :
Bearing Capacity and Settlement
by Braja M. Das
Book News, Inc.
Das (California State University)
compiles the relevant material on shallow
foundation behavior under static and dynamic loads into one concise guide to
shallow foundation bearing capacities and the effects of different soil types,
slopes, settlement, reinforcement, and seismic activity. Coverage...
16. Soil Mechanics
by T. William Lambe, Robert V. Whitman (Contributor)
17. Soils and Foundations
by Cheng Liu, Jack Evett (Contributor)
From Book News, Inc.
A introductory textbook on soil mechanics and
foundations for students of civil engineering. Emphasizes design and practical
applications supported by basic theory. Includes example problems throughout and
work problems at the end of each chapter. First published in 1981 and updated
here from the...
18. Builder's Guide to
Foundations & Floor Framing (Builders Guide Series)
by Dan Ramsey
From Book News, Inc. , June 1, 1996
A simple and easy to read guide to foundations and
floor framing for residential and light commercial construction, written for
construction workers, contractors, and ambitious homeowners. Ramsey explains how
to install, maintain, and repair foundations, covering: general introductory
information,...
19. Principles of Soil
Dynamics (Pws-Kent Series in Engineering)
by Braja M. Das
Book Description
* In-depth coverage of themost recent developments
and applications in soil dynamics. * Fundamental concepts presented in a
straight forward manner. * Uses both SI and English units in the text. *
Numerous practical engineering applications and examples illustrate key
principles.
20 Soil Behaviour and
Critical State Soil Mechanics
by David Muir Wood
21. Simplified Design of
Building Foundations, 2nd Edition
by James E. Ambrose
The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
A fast guide to solving common design problems in
building foundations, now in a new edition. Includes new material on settlements,
soil modification, pole foundations, braced excavations, waterfront foundations,
and slope stabilization. Written for those without full training as structural
or...
22. Basic Soil Mechanics
by R. Whitlow
From Book News, Inc. , April 1, 1989
A text in the basic theory and principles of soil
mechanics, for undergraduate courses toward degrees in civil engineering and
allied disciplines. Includes a variety of worked examples and practice exercises;
some topics are extended to meet needs of post-graduate workers and professional
engineers....
23. Standard Guidelines
for the Design and Installation of Pile Foundations (American Society of Civil
Engineers.)
by American Society of Civil Engineers
24. Fundamentals of Soil
Behavior, 2nd Edition
by James K. Mitchell
From Book News, Inc. , August 1, 1993
A revised and updated text-reference (first
edition, 1975), primarily for graduate students and researchers in geotechnical
engineering, having as its purpose the development of an understanding of the
factors determining and controlling the engineering properties of soils, with
emphasis on the why...
25. Foundation Vibration
Analysis Using Simple Physical Models
by John P. Wolf
The publisher, Prentice-Hall ECS Professional
Offering a strength-of-materials approach to
foundation dynamics, this volume shows how to use such simple physical models (cones,
lumped-parameter models, and prescribed wave patterns in the horizontal plane)
for analysis of foundation vibration problems that result from earthquakes,
machine
