Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258766924)

Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics is a comprehensive textbook written by Donald Wood Taylor that covers the basic principles and concepts of soil mechanics. The book is designed for undergraduate students studying civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and related fields. The book begins with an introduction to the properties of soils and the classification of soil types. It then covers the fundamental principles of soil mechanics, including soil structure, soil strength, and soil deformation. The book also discusses soil permeability, seepage, and consolidation, as well as the behavior of soils under different loading conditions. The text is organized in a logical manner, with each chapter building upon the concepts presented in the previous chapter. The book includes numerous examples and problems to help students apply the concepts they have learned. Overall, Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field of civil engineering and geotechnical engineering. It provides a solid foundation in the principles and concepts of soil mechanics, making it an essential reference for anyone working with soils and foundations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Donald Wood Taylor
ISBN-10: 1258766922
ISBN-13: 9781258766924
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 07/20/2013
Pages: 714
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d