Engineering Characteristics of Arid Soils

by P.G. Fookes (Editor), R.H.G. Parry (Editor)

Soils formed or now existing under arid climatic conditions cover more than one-third of the world's land surface. Many have unique characteristics which can pose difficult geotechnical problems. This text considers these problems and suggests ways of overcoming them.

450 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1994