Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, 4th ed.

by Braja M. Das

FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING is a concise combination of the essential components of Braja Das' market leading texts, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering and Principles of Foundation Engineering. The text includes the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics as well as foundation engineering without becoming cluttered with excessive details and alternatives. FUNDAMENTALS features a wealth of worked out examples, as well as figures to help students with theory and problem solving skills. Das maintains the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made his books leaders in this area.

Genres: Engineering, Civil Engineering

Paperback

Published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Adam Lohonyai · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poor textbook. Skims over important topics and includes useless information like total stress analysis (which only Americans still use, the rest of the world is using effective stress analysis).

[AbdElsatar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offers a well-structured and accessible introduction to the field of geotechnical engineering.
The book covers a wide range of essential topics, including soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design.
The text is written in a clear and concise manner, making it suitable for both students and professionals.
In conclusion, It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a solid understanding of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering.

[Karthik Palaniappan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering. by Braja Das