Knappett, Jonathan
Craig's Soil Mechanics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138070066
- author:
- Knappett, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- CRC Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 19.1 centimetres (0.89 kg
- Genre:
- Mechanics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Craig's Soil Mechanics remains the definitive text for civil engineering students worldwide. This comprehensive guide covers fundamental soil mechanics and its application in applied geotechnical engineering, making it an essential resource for undergraduate civil engineers.
The new edition includes significant updates, such as restructured chapters on foundations and earthworks, new material on working platforms and collapse of underground cavities, and extended sets of correlations for estimating soil parameters. Practical examples and digital tools are also included to support both theoretical and practical applications.
Additionally, the book features updated sections on in-situ testing, pile load testing, and consolidation theory, as well as new spreadsheet numerical analysis tools available on the companion website. With its focus on fundamental principles and practical applications, Craig's Soil Mechanics is an invaluable resource for civil engineers and students alike.