Engineering Bookshelf

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
by Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan

Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0132496348

A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering - with applications to civil engineering practice.

Focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. Introduces vibratory and dynamic compaction, the method of fragments, the Schmertmann procedure for determining field compressibility, secondary compression, liquefaction, and an extensive use of the stress path method.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering
by Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1133108660

Intended as an introductory text in soil mechanics, the eighth edition of Das, PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING offers an overview of soil properties and mechanics together with coverage of field practices and basic engineering procedure.

Background information needed to support study in later design-oriented courses or in professional practice is provided through a wealth of comprehensive discussions, detailed explanations, and more figures and worked out problems than any other text in the market.

Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach
by Nagaratnam Sivakugan, Braja M. Das

Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
ISBN: 1604270160

Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach covers all of the major geotechnical topics in the simplest possible way adopting a hands-on approach with a very strong practical bias. Engineers are problem solvers. Developing problem-solving skills is one of the key learning outcomes expected of engineering students and this book provides just that.

60-70% of the book is devoted to practical problem solving and 30-40% covers fundamental concepts.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
by Braja M. Das

Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1111576750

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING is a concise combination of the essential components of Braja Das' market leading texts, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering and Principles of Foundation Engineering.

The text includes the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics as well as foundation engineering without becoming cluttered with excessive details and alternatives. FUNDAMENTALS features a wealth of worked out examples, as well as figures to help students with theory and problem solving skills. Das maintains the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made his books leaders in this area.

Geotechnical Engineers Portable Handbook
by Robert Day

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071789715

Instant access to the latest geotechnical engineering data. Fully updated to include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Second Edition, features a wealth of on-the-job geotechnical and construction related information in a convenient, quick-reference format.

This practical resource is filled with essential data, formulas, and guidelines you can access right away. Detailed tables, charts, graphs, and illustrations are included throughout the book for ease of use in the field.

Principles of Foundation Engineering
by Braja M. Das

Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 0495668109

Originally published in the fall of 1983, Braja M. Das' Seventh Edition of PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING continues to maintain the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made it the leading text in foundation engineering courses.

Featuring a wealth of worked-out examples and figures that help students with theory and problem-solving skills, the book introduces civil engineering students to the fundamental concepts and application of foundation analysis design. Throughout, Das emphasizes the judgment needed to properly apply the theories and analysis to the evaluation of soils and foundation design as well as the need for field experience.

Geotechnical Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb
by Ruwan Rajapakse

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0750687649

Geotechnical Engineering Calculations Manual offers geotechnical, civil and structural engineers a concise, easy-to-understand approach the formulas and calculation methods used in of soil and geotechnical engineering. A one stop guide to the foundation design, pile foundation design, earth retaining structures, soil stabilization techniques and computer software, this book places calculations for almost all aspects of geotechnical engineering at your finger tips.

In this book, theories is explained in a nutshell and then the calculation is presented and solved in an illustrated, step-by-step fashion. All calculations are provided in both fps and SI units. The manual includes topics such as shallow foundations, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, rock mechanics and tunnelling.

Geotechnical Problem Solving
by John C. Lommler

Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 1119992974

Taking a personal tone and devised with a focus on practical aspects, Geotechnical Problem Solving bridges the gap between geotechnical and soil mechanics material covered in university Civil Engineering courses and the advanced topics required for practicing Civil, Structural and Geotechnical engineers.

By giving newly qualified engineers the information needed to apply their extensive theoretical knowledge, and informing more established practitioners of the latest developments, this book helps readers confidently approach problems having thought through the various options available. Where various competing solutions are proposed, the author systematically guides.

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
by Steven L. Kramer

Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0133749436

This is the first book on the market focusing specifically on the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering.

The book draws from the fields of seismology and structural engineering to present a broad, interdiciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in seismology, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering.