Ruwan Rajapakse

Essential formulas and calculations for almost all aspects of geotechnical engineering can be found in this handy reference.

Learn how to apply theories using illustrated, step-by-step solved calculations without all the heavy number-crunching.

New and experienced engineers alike will find this book a useful guide to foundation design, pile foundation design, earth retaining structures, soil stabilisation techniques, hard ground tunnelling, soft ground tunnelling, rock mechanics and slurry walls.

Includes essential and common codes for working with computer software and all calculation are provided in US and SI units.

Also by the same author 'Pile Design & Construction Rules of Thumb'

2008 9780750687645 511pp Paperback