A. Aysen (Australia University of South Queensland)

Problem Solving in Soil Mechanics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Designed as a supplement to "Soil Mechanics: Basic Concepts and Engineering Applications", this book emphasises on engineering applications and covers the undergraduate courses in soil mechanics. It aims to simulate problem solving learning as well as facilitating self-teaching.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 242mm x 169mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 308g
• ISBN-13: 9780415383929
• ISBN-10: 0415383927
• Artikelnr.: 21412136

Autorenporträt

Dr. A. Aysen is a graduate of London University. His research interests include: the design of true two-dimensional plane strain and large shear box apparatus, numerical applications of limit analysis and soil stabilisation methods. In the past 15 years he has been involved in research and teaching of the geotechnical engineering subjects in the universities of Newcastle and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Nature of Soils, Plasticity and Compaction 2. Effective Stress and Pore
Pressure in Saturated Soils 3. The Movement of Water through Soil 4. Shear
Strength of Soils and Failure Criteria 5. Stress Distribution and
Settlement in Soils 6. One Dimensional Consolidation 7. Application of
Limit Analysis to Stability Problems in Soil Mechanics 8. Lateral Earth
Pressure and Retaining Walls 9. Stability of Earth Slopes 10. Bearing
Capacity of Shallow Foundations and Piles