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Innovative in perspective, this text offers a modern approach to basic experimental techniques for the determination of soil properties. It contains more than twenty hands-on laboratory experiments. Spreadsheet programs are included for data processing and graphical results.

• Focuses on the experimental techniques of soil mechanics -- and the basic principles underlying the techniques. Pg.___

• Considers recent developments in experimental techniques as well as standard testing procedures. Pg.___

• Contains a progressive series of twenty-two experiments. Provides for each:

  • Theory. Pg.___

  • Equipment. Pg.___

  • Experimental procedures (illustrated with photos and illustrations). Pg.___

  • Data processing. Pg.___

  • Review questions and exercises. Pg.___

• Modernizes the processing of experimental data with spreadsheets on personal computers. Pg.___

  • Includes a floppy disk (Microsoft Excel for Windows and MAC platforms) with examples of processed experimental data sets.

  • Offers several unprocessed data sets (in exercises) of laboratory experiments.

• Gives typical values of soil properties and empirical correlations to compare with classroom or laboratory results. Pg.___

• Provides suggestions for preparing organized laboratory reports. Pg.___

Introduction.


 1. Grain Size Distribution.


 2. Plasticity, Shrinkage, and Soil Classification.


 3. Density and Compaction.


 4. Permeability and Seepage.


 5. Stress-Strain-Strength Properties.


 6. Consolidation.


 7. Shear Strength.


 8. Elements of Experimental Techniques.


 9. Data Processing with Spreadsheets.


Appendix: Conversion factors.


Data Sheets.


Index.

Geotechnical Engineering (Advanced)  (Civil & Environmental Engineering)
Soil Mechanics  (Civil & Environmental Engineering)

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