Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual
Author | : Braja M. Das |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 1576450104 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781576450109 |
Rating | : 4/5 (109 Downloads) |
Download or read book Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual written by Braja M. Das and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual, Fifth Edition is designed for a laboratory course in soil mechanics (also called geotechnical engineering) that commonly accompanies a lecture course in the same subject. The book is designed for junior-level (third-year) undergraduate courses in civil engineering departments and includes laboratory procedures essential to understanding the properties of soils and their behavior under stress and strain. Features - Includes sample calculations and graphs relevant to each laboratory test - Supplies blank tables (that accompany each test) for laboratory use and report preparation - Contains a new chapter on soil classification (Chapter 9) - Provides two useful appendices: Appendix A: Weight-Volume Relationships Appendix B: Data Sheets for Laboratory Experiments - Offers a list of relevant references