Book Details:
• Author: A.K. Upadhyay
• Publisher: S.K. Kataria & Sons
• Edition: Reprint 2013
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 300
• Binding: Paperback
• Release Date: 01 January 2013
• ISBN: 9788188458080

Description:
This book is a comprehensive introduction to soil mechanics and foundation engineering, specially designed for civil engineering students and professionals. Written by A.K. Upadhyay, the book explains the fundamental principles of soil behavior, soil testing, and foundation design in a clear and systematic manner.

The book covers important topics including physical properties of soils, soil classification and identification, permeability and flow of water through soil, effective stress, deformation and compaction of soils, strength characteristics, bearing capacity, soil exploration, and foundation engineering. It also includes laboratory experiments and practical concepts related to geotechnical engineering.

With well-structured content and easy-to-understand explanations, this book serves as an excellent academic and reference resource for engineering studies, laboratory work, university examinations, and competitive technical examinations related to civil and geotechnical engineering.