INTRODUCTION TO SOIL MECHANICS

Introduction to Soil Mechanics covers the basic principles of soil mechanics, illustrating why the properties of soil are important, the techniques used to understand and characterise soil behaviour and how that knowledge is then applied in construction. The authors have endeavoured to define and discuss the principles and concepts concisely, providing clear, detailed explanations, and a wellillustrated text with diagrams, charts, graphs and tables. With many practical, worked examples and end-of-chapter problems (with fully worked solutions available at www.wiley.com/go/bodo/soilmechanics) and coverage of Eurocode 7, Introduction to Soil Mechanics will be an ideal starting point for the study of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

This book's companion website is at
www.wiley.com/go/bodo/soilmechanics and offers invaluable resources for both students and lecturers:

• Supplementary problems
• Solutions to supplementary problems

About the Author

About the Authors

Bela Bodo B.Sc., B.A., C.Eng., M.I.C.E, was born in Hungary and studied at Budapest Technical University, the University of London and the Open University. He developed his expertise in Soil Mechanics during his employment with British Rail and British Coal.

Colin Jones B.Sc, C.Eng., M.I.C.E, P.G.C.E, studied at the University of Dundee, and worked at British Coal where he and Bela were colleagues. He has recently retired from the University of Wales, Newport where he was Programme Director for the Civil Engineering provision, specializing in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics.

Book Information
ISBN 9780470659434
Author Bela Bodo
Format Paperback
Page Count 608
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1043g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 168mm * 23mm