Author: Babu, K. K.

Brand: IK International Pvt. Ltd

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 478

Release Date: 30-08-2022

Details: Geotechnical engineering defines soil properties and strength, as well as the mechanics of soil and rocks. It involves other important earth materials like snow, clay, slit and sand. This discipline focuses on the use of scientific methods and engineering principles to interpret the characteristics of the ground to determine suitability for building and construction.

This book serve as a textbook for undergraduate students in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Engineering Geology. It is written in line with the model syllabus prescribed by All India Council for Technical Education. The book will be equally useful to candidates appearing for competitive examinations and for practising engineers.

Salient Features Theory and concepts are explained briefly with relevant illustrations and figures. Variety of numerical problems from previous university and competitive examinations are worked out with explanation Mathematical treatment is reduced omitting many derivations. Practice problems are given with answers and hints. Review theory questions are given at the end of each chapter. Multiple-choice questions with answers and hints are given for every chapter. (useful for GATE, IES and other competitive examinations)

EAN: 9789390620296

Languages: English