1. Land Development Handbook
by Dewberry, et al
A comprehensive reference on the land development
design process, for professionals including engineers, planners, surveyors,
architects, attorneys, and developers. Sections on local government planning and
regulatory functions; securing project approvals; site analysis; environmental
2.Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering
by Steven L. Kramer
A text on the basic principles, theories, and
methods of geotechnical earthquake engineering, for graduate students and
practicing geotechnical engineers. Chapters on topics such as basic concepts;
seismic hazard analysis; wave propagation; dynamic soil properties; ground
response analysis;...
3. Geotechnical and Foundation
Engineering : Design and Construction (Professional Engineering)
by Robert W. Day
Book Description
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. Forensic Geotechnical and
Foundation Engineering
by Robert W. Day
From Book News, Inc.
Defines forensic engineering as the investigation
of a damaged or deteriorated structure, and distinguishes it from design using
observation, testing, and deduction to figure out the cause of the damage or
deterioration. Primarily for engineers hired as investigators or expert
witnesses in legal...
6. 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.
7. Geotechnical Engineer's
Portable Handbook (McGrawhill Portable Handbook)
by Robert W. Day
Book Description
Numerous charts and tables, and equations with a
narrative for each topic. Combines geotechnical as well as related construction
topics. The first quick reference book on the subject.
8. 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...
9. Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering : Review for the Breadth/Depth Exam in Civil
Engineering
by Braja M. Das
10. Environmental and
Engineering Geophysics
by P. Vallabh Sharma
Book Description
Geophysical imaging methods provide solutions to a
wide range of environmental and engineering problems. This book comprehensively
describes all of the principal techniques of geophysical surveying: gravity,
magnetic, seismic, self-potential, resistivity, induced polarization,
electromagnetic,...
11. Foundations of Engineering
Geology
by A. C. Waltham, T. Waltham
A Pumping Powerhouse Of A Book!!!
Where do we go? I say again, Where do we go? From
the Fields of the Dream-Fawn to the Titus Forcep, Fine and Fine.
12. Engineering Geology: An
Environmental Approach
by Perry H. Rahn
From Book News, Inc. , December 1, 1996
A text for advanced undergraduates majoring in
geological engineering, offering an in-depth quantitative approach with emphasis
on the recognition and avoidance of geologic hazards. Focuses on
geomorphological processes and quantitative problem solving, with exercises and
answers and b&w photos....
13. Geomeasurements by Pulsing
Tdr Cables and Probes
by Kevin M. O'Connor, Charles H. Dowding
From Book News, Inc.
Examines Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
applications and provides information on its use as a robust, reliable, and
economical production tool. The goal of the authors is to crystallize the basic
principles among the divergent specialties employing TDR technology in
geomaterials. They examine...
14 Computational Engineering
Geology
by Edward Derringh
From Book News, Inc.
A computational manual for an introductory survey
course in engineering geology or a course in physical geology with an
engineering slant. Emphasizes solving problems as the primary method of
acquiring a competent grasp of the principles introduced. Deals only with the
quantitative aspects, allowing...
15 Geotechnical Engineering:
Principles and Practices
by Donald P. Coduto
From Book News, Inc.
A introductory textbook intended for undergraduate
civil engineering students. Topics include soil characterization, groundwater
considerations, earth slope stability, dams and levees, and earthquake
engineering, among other topics Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR Read more
16. Elasticity and Geomechanics
by R. O. Davis, A. P. S. Selvadurai (Contributor)
From Book News, Inc. , August 1, 1996
A textbook for an upper-level undergraduate course
for civil engineering or engineering geology students on how to use elasticity
in solving geotechnical engineering problems. Provides a basic framework for
elasticity theory, describes test procedures for determining the elastic
parameters of soils,...
17. Guidelines of Engineering
Practice for Braced and Tied-Back Excavations (Geotechnical Special Publication,
No. 74)
by American Society of Civil Engineers Committee
on Earth Retaining struc
18. Embankment Dams : James L.
Sherard Contributions (Geotechnical Special Publication, No 32)
by James L. Sherard, Sukhmander, Singh (Editor)
19. Geotechnology of Waste
Management
by Issa S. Oweis, Raj P. Khera
From Book News, Inc. , August 1, 1990
Provides the practicing engineer with the
information for applying geotechnical principles to the design and construction
of new waste facilities, remediation and reclamation of existing facilities and
for using waste as a foundation material. Design elements, treated in the same
order as...
20. Building on Sinkholes :
Design and Construction of Foundations in Karst Terrain
by George F. Sowers
Book News, Inc.
Summarizes the mechanisms of sinkhole formation in
limestone terrain, and provides methods for overcoming sinkhole-related
structural failures and for avoiding or minimizing future sinkhole collapses
that impact human activity. Describes site investigation as well as design and
construction methods...
21. Spreadsheet Applications in
Geotechnical Engineering
by Thomas F. Wolff
Book Description
* First book to present the use of spreadsheets in
foundation engineering. * Makes extensive reference to Das to demonstrate how
the spreadsheet templates on the bound-in disk may be used or modified to solve
a variety of analysis problem. * Book/spreadsheet template package provides much
needed...
22. Foundations for
Transmission Line Towers (Geotechnical Special Publication No 8)
by Jean Louise Briaud(Editor)
23. Blasting Technology : For
Mining and Civil Engineers
by Gour C. Sen
24. Geotechnical Engineering :
Foundation Design
by John N., Professor Cernica
A textbook for a one-semester foundation design
course. The first three chapters provide a condensed version of basic elements
of soil mechanics, extracted predominantly from Cernica's Soil Mechanics. The
remaining chapters deal with the design of various types of foundation
components
25. Geotechnical Materials in
Construction (Construction Series)
by Marian P. Rollings, et al
From Book News, Inc. , June 1, 1996
A comprehensive text for engineers and architects
that eschews the theoretical treatment of geotechnical engineering, offering
instead a pragmatic approach to problems commonly encountered in working with
geotechnical materials, including the nature of geotechnical materials, testing,
compaction,
