Introduction to geotechnical engineering

Contents
Preface
Ch 1: Geotechnical Engineering
	1.1 Geotechnical Engineering
	1.2 Geotechnical Engineering Applications
	1.3 Soil Parameters
	References
Ch 2: Grain-Size Analysis
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Soil-Grain Size
	2.3 General Soil Deposits
	2.4 Some Local Terms for Soils
	2.5 Grain-Size Analysis
	2.6 Grain-Size Distribution Curve
	2.7 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 3: Weight-Volume Relationships
	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Volume Relationships
	3.3 Weight Relationships
	3.4 Specific Gravity of Soil Solids
	3.5 Relationships among Unit Weight, Void Ratio, Moisture Content, and Specific Gravity
	3.6 Relationships among Unit Weight, Porosity, and Moisture Content
	3.7 Relative Density
	3.8 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 4: Plasticity and Soil Classification
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Consistency of Soil-Atterberg Limits
	4.3 Liquid Limit (LL)
	4.4 Plastic Limit (PL)
	4.5 Shrinkage Limit (SL)
	4.6 Engineering Classification of Soil
	4.7 AASHTO Classification System
	4.8 Unified Soil Classification System
	4.9 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 5: Soil Compaction
	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 Compaction-General Principles
	5.3 Standard Proctor Test
	5.4 Factors Affecting Compaction
	5.5 Modified Proctor Test
	5.6 Effect of Compaction on Cohesive Soil Properties
	5.7 Field Compaction
	5.8 Specifications for Field Compaction
	5.9 Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction
	5.10 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 6: Permeability and Capillarity
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 Darcy's Law
	6.3 Hydraulic Conductivity
	6.4 Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity
	6.5 Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity-Granular Soil
	6.6 Relationships for Hydraulic Conductivity-Cohesive Soils
	6.7 Permeability Test in the Field by Pumping from Wells
	6.8 Capillary Rise in Soils
	6.9 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 7: Stresses in a Soil Mass
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Stresses in Saturated Soil without Seepage
	7.3 Stresses in Saturated Soil with Upward Seepage
	7.4 Stress Caused by a Point Load
	7.5 Vertical Stress below the Center of a Uniformly Loaded Circular Area
	7.6 Vertical Stress Caused by a Uniform Rectangular Load
	7.7 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 8: Consolidation
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 Fundamentals of Consolidation
	8.3 One-Dimensional Laboratory Consolidation Test
	8.4 Void Ratio-Pressure Plots
	8.5 Normally Consolidated and Overconsolidated Clays
	8.6 Effect of Disturbance on Void Ratio-Pressure Relationship
	8.7 Calculation of Settlement from One-Dimensional Primary Consolidation
	8.8 Compression Index (Cc) and Swell Index (Cs)
	8.9 Settlement from Secondary Consolidation
	8.10 Time Rate of Consolidation
	8.11 Coefficient of Consolidation
	8.12 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 9: Shear Strength of Soil
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion
	9.3 Direct Shear Test
	9.4 Triaxial Shear Test
	9.5 Consolidated-Drained Test
	9.6 Consolidated-Undrained Test
	9.7 Unconsolidated-Undrained Test
	9.8 Unconfined Compression Test on Saturated Clay
	9.9 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 10: Subsurface Exploration
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 Subsurface Exploration Program
	10.3 Exploratory Borings in the Field
	10.4 Procedures for Sampling Soil
	10.5 Observation of Water Levels
	10.6 Vane Shear Test
	10.7 Cone Penetration Test
	10.8 Coring of Rocks
	10.9 Preparation of Boring Logs
	10.10 Subsoil Exploration Report
	10.11 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 11: Lateral Earth Pressure: At-Rest, Rankine, and Coulomb
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 At-Rest, Active, and Passive Pressures
	11.3 Earth Pressure At-Rest
	11.4 Earth Pressure At-Rest for Partially Submerged Soil
	11.5 Rankine Active Earth Pressure
	11.6 Rankine Active Pressure-Partially Submerged Cohesionless Soil (c' = 0) with Backfill Supporting a Surcharge
	11.7 Rankine Active Pressure with Inclined Granular (c' = 0) Backfill
	11.8 Rankine Passive Earth Pressure
	11.9 Coulomb's Active Pressure
	11.10 Coulomb's Passive Pressure
	11.11 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 12: Shallow Foundations-Bearing Capacity and Settlement
	12.1 Introduction
	12.2 General Concepts
	12.3 Ultimate Bearing Capacity Theory
	12.4 Modification of Bearing Capacity Equations for Water Table
	12.5 The Factor of Safety
	12.6 Eccentrically Loaded Foundations
	12.7 Types of Foundation Settlement
	12.8 Elastic Settlement
	12.9 Range of Material Parameters for Computing Elastic Settlement
	12.10 Plate Load Test
	12.11 Elastic Settlement Based on Standard Penetration Resistance in Sand
	12.12 Primary Consolidation Settlement
	12.13 Common Types of Mat Foundations
	12.14 Bearing Capacity of Mat Foundations
	12.15 Compensated Foundations
	12.16 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 13: Deep Foundations
	13.1 Introduction
	13.2 Pile Foundations-General
	13.3 Types of Piles and Their Structural Characteristics
	13.4 Estimating Pile Length
	13.5 Installation of Piles
	13.6 Ultimate Load-Carrying Capacity of Piles in Sand
	13.7 Ultimate Load-Carrying Capacity of Piles in Clay (o = 0 Condition)
	13.8 Pile-Driving Formulas
	13.9 Pile Load Tests
	13.10 Group Piles-Efficiency
	13.11 Consolidation Settlement of Group Piles
	13.12 Elastic Settlement of Group Piles
	13.13 Drilled Shafts-General
	13.14 Types of Drilled Shafts
	13.15 Construction Procedures
	13.16 Estimation of Load-Bearing Capacity
	13.17 Allowable Load-Bearing Capacity Based on Settlement
	13.18 Summary
	Problems
	References
Ch 14: Retaining Walls
	14.1 Introduction
	14.2 Proportioning Retaining Walls
	14.3 Application of Lateral Earth Pressure Theories to Design
	14.4 Stability of Retaining Walls
	14.5 Check for Overturning
	14.6 Check for Sliding along the Base
	14.7 Check for Bearing Capacity Failure
	14.8 Drainage from the Backfill of the Retaining Wall
	14.9 Provision of Joints in Retaining-Wall Construction
	14.10 Summary
	Problems
Ch 15: Slope Stability
	15.1 Introduction
	15.2 Factor of Safety
	15.3 Culmann's Method for Stability Analysis
	15.4 Factor of Safety along a Plane
	15.5 Analysis of Slopes with Circular Failure Surfaces-General
	15.6 Mass Procedures-Slopes in Homogeneous Clay Soil with o = 0
	15.7 Mass Procedures-Slopes in Homogeneous c' - o' Soil
	15.8 Ordinary Method of Slices
	15.9 Summary
	Problems
	References
Answers to Selected Problems
Index