Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice by Karl Terzaghi

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This book is one of the best-known and most respected books in geotechnical engineering. In its third edition, it presents both theoretical and practical knowledge of soil mechanics in engineering. It features expanded coverage of vibration problems, mechanics of drainage, passive earth pressure, and consolidation.

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Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice by Karl Terzaghi

This book is one of the best-known and most respected books in geotechnical engineering. In its third edition, it presents both theoretical and practical knowledge of soil mechanics in engineering. It features expanded coverage of vibration problems, mechanics of drainage, passive earth pressure, and consolidation.

Karl von Terzaghi was an Austrian civil engineer, geotechnical engineer and geologist known as the "father of soil mechanics".

Dr. Ralph Brazelton Peck was an eminent civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics. He was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1975 "for his development of the science and art of subsurface.

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ISBN 13 9780471086581
ISBN 10 0471086584
Title Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice
Author Karl Terzaghi
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 1996-03-11
Number of pages 592
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.