Soil Mechanics

Author: Yang Ping
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the fundamental properties of soil, the basic principles and analytical calculation methods of soil mechanics, and their applications in engineering practice. It is presented in a logical progression, with clear concepts, well-organized structure, and emphasis on key points. The book consists of 10 chapters, covering main topics such as the physical properties and engineering classification of soil, the movement of water in soil, soil stress calculations, soil compressibility and foundation settlement calculations, soil shear strength, earth pressure and retaining walls, bearing capacity of foundations, slope stability analysis, mechanical properties of soil under dynamic loads, geotechnical investigation, and the application of investigation reports. Each chapter includes comprehensive and detailed examples and exercises. This book is primarily intended as a teaching text for undergraduate students in civil engineering at ordinary universities, but it can also serve as a reference for faculty and engineering professionals in other fields.