Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Science
by Murty, K S & M M Subarao
ISBN: 9781787158399
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Imprint : Kruger Brentt Publishers UK Ltd.
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 247.00
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About The Book
KEY FEATURES
This book is designed to provide in-depth information about Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Science.
It is written in a lucid style with theoretical discussions and being supplemented with illustrations, and tables for easy understanding of the subject.
The book is also supported with a comprehensive glossary and index at the end.
This book will serve as a valuable resource for graduate and postgraduate students' teachers, researchers, geotechnical, mining and civil engineers
Table of Contents
Preface v
1. Introduction 1
?? Advances in geotechnical engineering 2
?? Introduction to soil mechanics 6
?? Father of soil mechanics 7
?? Uniqueness of soils 7
?? Analysis approaches 8
?? Definition of soil & approaches of soil study 8
?? Approaches of soil study 9
?? Studies concerning soil fertility 9
?? Studies concerning soil formation 11
?? Parent material and soil formation 11
?? Parent material 12
?? Classification of parent material 12
?? Climate 14
?? Topography 15
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