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050			_aTA 710 .S58 2014
100			_aShukla, Sanjay Kumar. _eauthor
245		0	_aCore principles of soil mechanics / _cSanjay Kumar Shukla
260			_aLondon, United Kingdom : _bICE Publishing, _cc2014
300			_aix, 200 pages : _billustrations ; _c25 cm.
365			_bUSD58.96
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
505			_aBasic description of soil -- Particle size and shape, consistency and classification of soil -- Stresses within soil -- Fluid flow through soil -- Consolidation and compressibility of soil -- Shear strength of soil -- Compaction of soil -- Lateral earth pressure, slope stability and bearing capacity of soil.
520			_aICE Textbooks provide clear, accurate and relevant information on the major principles of civil and structural engineering at a level suitable for undergraduate students worldwide. Divided into easily understandable modules, ICE Textbooks feature worked examples, practice questions and learning point summaries throughout. This textbook covers the concepts of major topics in soil mechanics through a simple, practical approach for easy learning within a limited timeframe. Covering the principles and recent developments of topics such as soil classification and characteristics, consolidation and compressibility, shear strength, stresses and fluid flow, the book is extensively illustrated, including worked examples throughout and a summary of key learning points at the end of each chapter as well as self-assessment question and answer sections.
650			_aSOIL MECHANICS
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