Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
| AUTHOR | Sivakugan, Nagaratnam; Das, Braja M. |
| PUBLISHER | Cengage Learning (01/01/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Discover the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined book. FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' market leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help you master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today's most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das' books undisputed leaders in the field. Accompanying resources, including MindTap, further reinforce the key geotechnical engineering skills you need.
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ISBN-13:
9781305635180
ISBN-10:
1305635183
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0005
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Page Count:
800
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
7.60 x 1.30 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
3.05 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Technology & Engineering | Civil - General
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Discover the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined book. FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' market leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help you master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today's most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das' books undisputed leaders in the field. Accompanying resources, including MindTap, further reinforce the key geotechnical engineering skills you need.
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Author:
Sivakugan, Nagaratnam
Dr. Nagaratnam Sivakugan received his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with First Class Honors, and M.S.C.E and Ph.D. from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. His writings include four books, 110 refereed international journal papers, 75 refereed international conference papers, and more than 100 consulting reports. As a registered professional engineer of Queensland and a chartered professional engineer, he does substantial consulting work for the geotechnical and mining industry in Australia and overseas, including the World Bank. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Engineers Australia. He has supervised 13 Ph.D. students to completion at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia, where he was the Head of Civil Engineering from 2003 to 2014.
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