Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering 5th Edition

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering : 5th Edition
ISBN: 9781305635180
Publication Date: 8 October 2015

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, 5E presents the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined course. The text offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das' leading Fundamentals 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 your students 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. A wealth of accompanying resources, including MindTap, help reinforce the geotechnical engineering skills your students need.

New to this Edition

• NEW CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS LOAD RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN (LRFD). This all-new chapter (Ch. 20) highlights a new design concept that is becoming increasingly popular in geotechnical applications.
• 40 NEW FIELD APPLICATION PHOTOGRAPHS FURTHER CLARIFY CONCEPTS. Additional photographs provide a clearer understanding of the big picture. These new photos added to the book's abundance of illustrations help students understand the material. Most of the photographs are taken from construction sites to provide a clear perspective of real-world challenges.
• NEW CRITICAL THINKING PROBLEMS APPEAR IN EACH CHAPTER. These problems challenge students to think outside the box and develop creative, workable solutions.
• NEW COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANT SKILLS F...