Soil Mechanics for Unsaturated Soils
Author | : Delwyn G. Fredlund |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 542 |
Release | : 1993-09-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780471850083 |
ISBN-13 | : 047185008X |
Rating | : 4/5 (08X Downloads) |
Download or read book Soil Mechanics for Unsaturated Soils written by Delwyn G. Fredlund and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1993-09-06 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principles and concepts for unsaturated soils are developed as extensions of saturated soils. Addresses problems where soils have a matric suction or where pore-water pressure is negative. Covers theory, measurement and use of the fundamental properties of unsaturated soils--permeability, shear strength and volume change. Includes a significant amount of case studies.