Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach
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Overview
Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach Covers all of the major geotechnical topics in the simplest possible way adopting a hands-on approach with a very strong practical bias. Engineers are problem solvers. Developing problem-solving skills is one of the key learning outcomes expected of engineering students and this book provides just that. 60-70% of the book is devoted to practical problem solving and 30-40% covers fundamental concepts.
Key Features
Offers carefully selected solved problems with a wide range of difficulty level - from simple to challenging
Includes a DVD of the Student Edition of GeoStudio that can be used for solving a wide range of geotechnical problems
Presents the material in the most concise manner possible while still including enough detail to solve the problems
Demonstrates theory through practical problem solving with less reliance on mathematics
Offers both soil mechanics and foundation engineering in one book
WAV offers downloadable PowerPoint slides to assist in classroom instruction - available from the Web Added Value™ Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com
Synopsis
Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach Covers all of the major geotechnical topics in the simplest possible way adopting a hands-on approach with a very strong practical bias. Engineers are problem solvers. Developing problem-solving skills is one of the key learning outcomes expected of engineering students and this book provides just that. 60-70% of the book is devoted to practical problem solving and 30-40% covers fundamental concepts.
Key Features
Offers carefully selected solved problems with a wide range of difficulty level - from simple to challenging
Includes a DVD of the Student Edition of GeoStudio that can be used for solving a wide range of geotechnical problems
Presents the material in the most concise manner possible while still including enough detail to solve the problems
Demonstrates theory through practical problem solving with less reliance on mathematics
Offers both soil mechanics and foundation engineering in one book
WAV offers downloadable PowerPoint slides to assist in classroom instruction - available from the Web Added ValueT Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com