Principles of Foundation Engineering

by Braja M. Das

Master the core concepts and applications of foundation analysis and design with Das� best-selling PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING, 10th Edition. A must-have resource in your engineering education, this edition is specifically written for undergraduate civil engineering students like you to provide an ideal balance between today's most current research and practical field applications. Dr. Das, a renowned author in the field of geotechnical engineering, emphasizes how to develop the critical judgment you need to properly apply theories and analysis to the evaluation of soils and foundation design. A new chapter discusses the uplift capacity of shallow foundations and helical anchors. This edition provides more worked-out examples and figures than any other book of its kind, along with new learning objectives and illustrative photos that help you focus on the skills most critical for success as a civil engineer. WebAssign's digital resources are also available for review and reinforcement.

Genres: Engineering, Civil Engineering

960 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