Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, An

by Holtz, Robert D.; Kovacs, William D.; Sheahan, Thomas C.

• ISBN13: 9780130317216
• ISBN10: 0130317217
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This updated book provides a descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering--with applications to civil engineering practice. Focuses on the engineering classification, behavior, and properties of soils necessary for the design and construction of foundations and earth structures. Includes chapters on Geology, Landforms, and the Origin of Geomaterials. The Shear Strength Chapter is divided into basic and advanced topics. Updated to include many new useful engineering property correlations, as well as units on both SI and customary engineering. Covers an introduction to vibratory and dynamic compaction, the method of fragments, the Schmertmann procedure for determining field compressibility, secondary compresson, liquefaction, and an extensive use of the stress path method. Provides civil engineers with a descriptive introduction to geotechnical engineering.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Unique Nature of Soil and Rock as Engineering Materials

Scope of this Book

Historical Development of Geotechnical Engineering

Suggested Approach to the Study of Geotechnical Engineering

Notes on Symbols and Units

Index and Classification Properties of Soils and Rocks

Introduction

Basic Definitions and Phase Relations

Solution of Phase Problems

Soil Texture

Grain Size and Grain Size Distribution

Particle Shape

Atterberg Limits and Consistency Indices

Activity

Introduction to Soil Classification

The Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)

The AASHTO Soil Classification System

Comparison of the USCS and AASHTO Classification Systems

Rock Classification

Problems

Geology, Landforms, and the Origin of Geo-Materials

Importance of Geology to Geotechnical Engineering

The Earth, Minerals, Rocks, and Rock Structure

Geological Processes and Landforms

Sources of Geologic Information

Problems

Products of Weathering, Clay Minerals, and Soil and Rock Structure

Introduction

Products of Weathering

Clay Minerals

Identification of Clay Minerals

Specific Surface

Interaction Between Water and Clay Minerals

Interaction of Clay Particles

Soil Structure and Fabric

Cohesive Soil Fabrics

Granular Soil Fabrics

Soils in Nature

Rock Masses

Problems

Compaction

Introduction

Compaction

Theory of Compaction—Cohesive Soils

Structure of Compacted Cohesive Soils

Field Compaction Equipment and Procedures

Compaction of Granular Soils

Field Compaction Control and Specifications

Estimated Performance of Compacted Soils

Problems

Water In Soils And Rocks I: Capillarity, Groundwater, Shrinkage, Swell, Collapse, Frost Action, and Effective Stress

Introduction

Capillarity

Groundwater Table and the Vadose Zone

Shrinkage Phenomana in Soils

Swelling Phenomena in Soil

Engineering Significance of Shrinkage and Swelling

Collapsible Soils and Subsidence

Frost Action

Effective Stress

Total, Neutral, and Effective Stress Profiles

Relationship Between Horizontal and Vertical Stress

Problems

Water in Soils and Rock II: Permeability, Seepage, and Seepage Control

Introduction

Dynamics of Fluid Flow

Darcy's Law for Flow Through Porous Media

Measurement of Permeability (Hydraulic Conductivity)

Heads and One-Dimensional Flow

Seepage Forces, Quicksand, and Liquefaction

Seepage and Flow Nets: Two-Dimensional Flow

Seepage Towards Wells

Seepage Through Dams and Embankments

The Method of Fragments

Control of Seepage; Filters

Geo-Environmental Considerations

Problems

Compressibility of Soil and Rock

Introduction

Components of Settlement

Compressibility of Soils

The Oedometer and Consolidation Testing

Preconsolidation Pressure; Normal, Over- and Underconsolidation

Consolidation Behavior of Natural and Compacted Soils

Settlement Calculations

Tangent Modulus Method

Factors Affecting the Determination of …s=p

Prediction of Field Compression Curves (Schmertmann)

Soil Profiles

Approximate Methods; Typical Values of Compression Indices

Compressibility of Rock and Transitional Materials

In Situ Determination of Compressibility

Problems

Time Rate of Consolidation Settlements

Introduction

The Consolidation Process

Terzaghi's One-Dimensional Consolidation Theory

Determination of the Coefficient of Consolidation, c v

Determination of the Coefficient of Permeability

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