Soil Mechanics Books

New and Published Books

1. Installation Effects in Geotechnical Engineering

   Edited by Michael A. Hicks, Jelke Dijkstra, Marti Lloret-Cabot, Minna Karstunen

   Installation effects in geotechnical engineering contains the proceedings of the International Conference on Installation Effects in Geotechnical Engineering (Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 24-27 March 2013), the closing conference of GEO-INSTALL (FP7/2007-2013, PIAG-GA-2009-230638), an...

   Published March 4th 2013 by CRC Press
2. Meshless Methods and Their Numerical Properties

   By Hua Li, Shantanu S. Mulay

   Meshless, or meshfree methods, which overcome many of the limitations of the finite element method, have achieved significant progress in numerical computations of a wide range of engineering problems. A comprehensive introduction to meshless methods, Meshless Methods and Their Numerical Properties...

   Published February 21st 2013 by CRC Press
3. Advances in Unsaturated Soils

   Edited by Bernardo Caicedo, Carol Murillo, Laureano Hoyos, Julio Esteban Colmenares, Ivan Rafael Berdugo

   New theories and testing techniques related with Unsaturated Soil Mechanics have proven to be valuable tools to study a broad spectrum of geo-materials which includes rocks, rock fills, frozen soils and domiciliary solid wastes. These new theories and testing techniques have permitted the analysis...

   Published January 27th 2013 by CRC Press
4. Ground Improvement, Third Edition

   Edited by Klaus Kirsch, Alan Bell

   When finding another location, redesigning a structure, or removing troublesome ground at a project site are not practical options, prevailing ground conditions must be addressed. Improving the ground—modifying its existing physical properties to enable effective, economic, and safe construction—to...

   Published November 25th 2012 by CRC Press
5. Groundwater Lowering in Construction

   A Practical Guide to Dewatering, Second Edition

   By Martin Preene

   Series: Applied Geotechnics

   Linking theory and application in a way that is clear and understandable, Groundwater Lowering in Construction: A Practical Guide to Dewatering, Second Edition uses the authors’ extensive engineering experience to offer practical guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of groundwater...

   Published August 12th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Shaking the Foundations of Geo-engineering Education

   Edited by Bryan McCabe, Marina Pantazidou, Declan Phillips

   This book comprises the proceedings of the international conference Shaking the Foundations of Geo-engineering Education (NUI Galway, Ireland, 4-6 July 2012), a major initiative of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Technical Committee (TC306) on...

   Published June 11th 2012 by CRC Press
7. Handbook of Tropical Residual Soils Engineering

   Edited by Bujang B.K. Huat, David G. Toll, Arun Prasad

   Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. Like other soils, they are used extensively in construction, either to build upon, or as construction material. They are formed when the rate of rock weathering is more rapid than transportation of the weathered particles by e.g., water, gravity...

   Published May 23rd 2012 by CRC Press
8. Mechanics of Residual Soils, Second Edition

   Edited by Geoffrey E. Blight, Eng Choon Leong

   Residual soils are found in many parts of the world and are used extensively as construction materials for roads, embankments and dams, and to support the foundations of buildings, bridges and load-bearing pavements. The characteristics and engineering properties of residual soils can differ...

   Published May 2nd 2012 by Taylor & Francis
9. Craig's Soil Mechanics, Eighth Edition

   By Jonathan Knappett, R.F. Craig

   Now in its eighth edition, this bestselling text continues to blend clarity of explanation with depth of coverage to present students with the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. From the foundations of the subject through to its application in practice, Craig’s Soil Mechanics provides an...

   Published February 1st 2012 by CRC Press
10. Plaxis Introductory

    Student Pack and Tutorial Manual 2010

    Edited by R.B.J. Brinkgreve, W.M. Swolfs, E. Engin

    The Student Pack contains the introductory versions of PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D software, and a special version of the Tutorial Manual 2010. PLAXIS software is based on the Finite Element Method (FEM) and intended for 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional geotechnical analyses of deformation and stability...

    Published December 1st 2011 by CRC Press