Soils and Foundations 8th ed

The Soils and Foundations 8th ed is filled with worked examples, step-by-step solutions, and hands-on practice problems, it emphasizes design and practical applications supported by basic theory. Throughout, the authors promote learning through the extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Coverage includes: engineering properties of soils: soil exploration, compaction, stabilization, and consolidation; water in soil; subsurface stresses; settlement of structures; shear strength; shallow and deep foundations; lateral earth pressure; retaining structures, and stability analysis of slopes. This edition’s new coverage includes Pressuremeter and Dilatometer tests, water flow characterization with Bernoulli’s Theorem, dewatering, uplift pressure on dams, and subsurface stresses caused by overlying soil masses.

Key aspects:

• Target Audience: Designed for beginners in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and soil mechanics.
• Approach: Combines theoretical principles with practical applications, emphasizing design and real-world scenarios.
• Structure: Organized into 13 chapters, covering fundamental topics in soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
• Visual Aids: Extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations to facilitate understanding.
• Problem-Solving: Includes worked examples, step-by-step solutions, and practice problems to reinforce learning.

Highlights:

• Updated Content: Introduces new coverage on Pressuremeter and Dilatometer tests, water flow characterization using Bernoulli’s Theorem, dewatering techniques, uplift pressure on dams, and subsurface stresses caused by overlying soil masses.
• Practical Applications: Emphasizes design and practical applications supported by basic theory.
• Learning Tools: Promotes learning through the extensive use of diagrams, charts, and illustrations.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Covers essential aspects of soils and foundations in a simple and direct manner.

About Authors

• Cheng Liu is a Professor and Chair Emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University. Registered as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, his research interests include soils and foundations, highway materials, and hydraulics. Liu has authored several textbooks, including Soils and Foundations and Soil Properties – Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation, and has received research grants from the U.S. Air Force and other institutions.
• Jack Evett is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was among the founding faculty members of the department in 1967 and played a pivotal role in its development. Evett’s contributions to civil engineering education include co-authoring textbooks such as Soils and Foundations and Soil Properties – Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation. His work has significantly influenced the field of soil mechanics and foundation engineering.

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• Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction 11th Edition