Geotechnical engineering : soil and foundations principles and practice / R.L. Handy, M.G. Spangler

Includes bibliographical references and index

Table Of Contents: Igneous Rocks as Ultimate Sources for Soils The Soil Profile Soil Minerals Particle Size and Gradation Soil Fabric and Soil Structure Soil Density and Unit Weight Soil Water Soil Consistency and Engineering Classification Compaction Seepage Stress Distribution Settlement Shear Strength Lateral Stress and Retaining Walls MSE Walls and Soil Nailing Slope Stability, Landslides, Embankments and Earth Dams Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations Deep Foundations Intermediate Foundations Loads on Pipes In-Situ Testing Introduction to Soil Dynamics The Geotechnical Report