Elsevier Geotechnical Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb

Geotechnical Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb, Second Edition, provides a concise and easy-to-understand approach for geotechnical, civil, and structural engineers. This book acts as a quick look up guide, placing essential formulas and calculations directly at your fingertips to help solve difficult engineering problems. Each theory is explained in a nutshell before presenting calculations through an illustrated, step-by-step fashion. The first part of this Butterworth-Heinemann publication covers the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering, including soil investigation. It is designed to help professionals select the right formulas and streamline their workflow through practical, illustrated solutions.