Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Author: Liu Xiaoli (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "National Higher Vocational and Community College Series Planning Textbooks for Civil Engineering Majors." Based on the characteristics of higher vocational and community colleges, this second edition has been rewritten according to China's latest relevant codes——《Code for Design of Building Foundations》(GB50007-2002), and the content related to "Construction Project and Quality Inspection" has been strengthened to meet the practical teaching requirements of civil engineering and construction majors in higher vocational and community colleges. The book consists of 12 chapters, mainly introducing the physical properties and classification of soil, stress and deformation of foundations, shear strength of soil, earth pressure and bearing capacity, and foundation investigation. The content is concise, practical, and easy for self-study. This book can be used as a textbook for civil engineering and construction majors in higher vocational and community colleges, and can also be referenced by civil engineering and construction professionals engaged in investigation, design, and construction.