Problem solving in soil mechanics / A. Aysen

Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-180) and index

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