ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 1: Geotechnical engineering principles, problematic soils and site investigation

The ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions, written by leading specialists and updated with the latest guidelines and references. It covers core geotechnical principles, theoretical principles, practical techniques, and uncertainties in ground investigation, with topic-focused chapters on problematic soils, foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, and site investigation. It is an essential guide for practising civil and structural engineers, engineering geologists, architects, designers, consultants, and contractors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 808 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, revised and updated with the latest guidelines and references, each chapter offers best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field. This manual takes into account the heightened importance attached to the effects of construction on the environment and society.

Key features of this wide-ranging update include a comprehensive reference for the core geotechnical engineering principles, theoretical principles, and practical techniques in geotechnical engineering, as well as the uncertainties that may arise during the process of ground investigation. Topic-focused chapters cover problematic soils, foundations, earthworks, and retaining structures, fundamental principles of site investigation, as well as design and construction processes.

Volume I covers fundamental geotechnical principles and concepts, problematic soils and their issues, and site investigation. This knowledge is extended to inform design, construction processes, and verification in Volume II.

Part of the ICE Manuals series, the ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second Edition, is an essential guide and invaluable reference for practicing civil and structural engineers, engineering geologists, architects, designers, consultants, and contractors.

Weight: 2244g
Dimension: 226 x 284 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780727766816
Edition number: 2 ed