Fill the gap between textbook knowledge and experience ... After several years in foundation investigation most consultants realize that soil engineering is a combination of art and science. Soil Engineering: Testing, Design, and Remediation demystifies this connection and supplies real-world examples of practical applications. This hands-on, ready reference is an essential tool based on the life's work of a well-respected engineer. Soil engineering problems cannot be resolved with textbook information alone. This book provides the practical meaning of the different aspects of soil mechanics, the use of unconfined compression test data, the meaning of consolidated tests, the practical value of lateral pressure, and more. In addition to the technical aspects of foundation investigation, the author covers related and essential legal issues in detail. Features, Covers all aspects of field testing, Clarifies the interpretation of test results, Explains drainage in great detail, Details the responsibility of the contractor and subcontractor Book jacket.
- | Author: Fu Hua. Chen
- | Publisher: Crc Press
- | Publication Date: Jun 30, 2020
- | Number of Pages: 272 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0367579103
- | ISBN-13: 9780367579104
