Michael Carter, Stephen P. Bentley ... 248 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (July, 2016) ... Language: English - ASIN: B01IVSAGQU by Amazon Digital Services ...
Soil Properties and their Correlations, Second Edition
provides a summary of commonly-used soil engineering properties and
gives a wide range of correlations between the various properties,
presented in the context of how they will be used in geotechnical
design. The book is divided into 11 chapters: Commonly-measured
properties; Grading and plasticity; Density; Permeability, Consolidation
and settlement; Shear strength; California bearing ratio; Shrinkage and
swelling characteristics; Frost susceptibility; Susceptibility to
combustion; and Soil-structure interfaces. In addition, there are two
appendices: Soil classification systems; and Sampling methods. This
new, more comprehensive, edition provides material that would be of
practical assistance to those faced with the problem of having to
estimate soil behaviour from little or no laboratory test data. Key features: Soil properties explained in practical terms. * A large number of correlations between different soil properties. * A valuable aid for assessing design values of properties. * Clear statements on practical limitations and accuracy. An
invaluable source of reference for experienced professionals working on
geotechnical design, it will also give students and early-career
engineers an in-depth appreciation of the appropriate use of each
property and the pitfalls to avoid.