Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Fundamental Principles - Vol. 1 - Manuel de Matos Fernandes

Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Fundamental Principles - Vol. 1

By Manuel de Matos Fernandes

A Comprehensive Guide to Soil Mechanics

Soil mechanics is the study of the behavior of soil under stress. It is a fundamental discipline in civil engineering, and it has applications in many other fields, such as geology, hydrology, and environmental science.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to soil mechanics. It covers all of the essential concepts and principles, from the basic properties of soil to the advanced theories of soil behavior. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it is packed with illustrations and examples.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of all the essential concepts and principles of soil mechanics
Clear and concise writing style
Packed with illustrations and examples
Ideal for students, researchers, and practitioners in civil engineering, geology, hydrology, and environmental science

Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1: Overview of Soil Mechanics
Chapter 2: Soil Properties

Part II: Stress and Strain in Soil

Chapter 3: Stress and Strain in Soil
Chapter 4: Mohr's Circle of Stress
Chapter 5: Elastic Behavior of Soil

Part III: Shear Strength of Soil

Chapter 6: Shear Strength of Soil
Chapter 7: Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion
Chapter 8: Direct Shear Test
Chapter 9: Triaxial Shear Test

Part IV: Consolidation of Soil

Chapter 10: Consolidation of Soil
Chapter 11: Terzaghi's Theory of Consolidation
Chapter 12: Oedometer Test

Part V: Permeability of Soil

Chapter 13: Permeability of Soil
Chapter 14: Darcy's Law
Chapter 15: Constant Head Permeability Test
Chapter 16: Falling Head Permeability Test

About the Author

Manuel de Matos Fernandes is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Porto, Portugal. He is a leading expert in soil mechanics, and he has published over 100 papers on the subject. He is also the author of several books, including "Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Fundamental Principles - Vol. 2" and "Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Applications."

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