Kaliakin, Victor N.

Soil Mechanics

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ISBN 13:
9780128044919
author:
Kaliakin, Victor N.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
462
Dimensions:
22.61 x 15.24 x 2.79 centimetres
Genre:
Science, Earth Sciences, Geology,
Condition:
New
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Description

Soil Mechanics Calculations, Principles, and Methods provides expert insights into the nature of soil mechanics through calculation and problem-solving techniques. This informed reference begins with basic principles and calculations, explaining physical meanings behind key soil properties such as unit weight, specific gravity, water content, void ratio, porosity, saturation, and their typical values. The book then delves into more advanced calculations, illustrating the need for soil identification, classification, and methods to obtain soil particle size distribution. It also covers expert coverage of soil identification and classification systems, including applications in soil compaction, hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and field applications. By covering these topics, Soil Mechanics Calculations, Principles, and Methods offers a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand the principles and methods behind soil mechanics.

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