Principles of Foundation Engineering

by Braja M. Das, Suzanne Jeans (Editor)

Building on the success of preceding editions, the Fourth Edition of PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING maintains the careful balance of current research and practical field applications that has made it a leading text in foundation engineering courses throughout the country and internationally. Strengthened with many more worked-out examples and figures to aid student comprehension of theory and practical problem-solving skills, the Fourth Edition features expanded coverage of ultimate and allowable bearing capacity (in Chapters 3 and 4), and new Chapters 6 and 7 on lateral pressure theory and retaining wall design. New field observations have been added to each chapter. Both SI and English units are used throughout.

Genres: Engineering, Civil Engineering, Textbooks

848 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[San Thai · Rating 5 out of 5]

San

[AbdElsatar · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential reference for both students and practicing engineers. Das succeeds in making foundation engineering understandable while maintaining technical rigor. The book's strength lies in its practical approach to design problems.
What truly distinguishes this book is Das's ability to make complex geotechnical concepts accessible without oversimplification. The inclusion of SI and Imperial units throughout is particularly helpful for international practice.
Minor Drawbacks:
1.Some numerical examples could use updating
2.Could include more on seismic design
3.Limited coverage of ground improvement techniques but it should be noted that Das has already written a book dedicated to soil improvement, and this book might be the perfect resource for me.

[J.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written and the perfect edition to any engineer's kitchen!

[F-mohammad Arar]

ok

[Kawthar Al · Rating 2 out of 5]

good

[Muhammad Nasir]

i think about basic engineering

[Getnet Seife]

am happy

[Adeboy]

is great book

[Erwin]

o m

[Harith Lupus]

good book