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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, 2e, 2nd Edition

by P. Purushothama Raj

July 2013

Intermediate to advanced

874 pages

22h 53m

English

Pearson Education India

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Chapter Highlights1.1 Introduction1.2 Origin of Soils1.3 Types of Weathering1.4 Soil Formation1.5 Major Soil Deposits of India1.6 Components of Soils1.7 Particle Sizes and Shapes1.8 Inter–Particle Forces1.9 Soil Minerals1.10 Soil–Water System1.11 Physico–Chemical Behaviour of Clays1.12 Soil StructurePoints to RememberQuestions
Chapter Highlights2.1 Introduction2.2 Three-Phase System2.3 Particle–Size Analysis2.4 Consistency of SoilsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights3.1 Introduction3.2 Field Identification of Soils3.3 Engineering Classification of SoilsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights4.1 Introduction4.2 Principles of Compaction4.3 Compactive Effort4.4 Laboratory compaction4.5 Field Compaction and Equipment4.6 Compaction Specification and Control4.7 Factors Affecting Compaction4.8 Effect of Compaction on Soil Structure4.9 Compaction Behaviour of Sand4.10 California Bearing Ratio TestWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights5.1 Introduction5.2 Water Flow5.3 Darcy’s Law5.4 Range of Validity of Darcian Flow5.5 Laboratory Permeability Tests5.6 Field Permeability Tests5.7 Permeability of Stratified Soils5.8 Values of Permeability5.9 Factors Affecting Permeability5.10 Surface Tension5.11 Capillary Phenomenon in Soils5.12 Shrinkage and Swelling of SoilsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems

Chapter Highlights6.1 Introduction6.2 Seepage Forces6.3 General Flow Equation6.4 Significance of Laplace Equation6.5 Properties and Applications of Flow Nets6.6 Construction of Flow Net6.7 Anisotropic Soil Conditions6.8 Non-Homogeneous Soil Conditions6.9 Piping6.10 Design of FiltersWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights7.1 Introduction7.2 Stresses at a Point7.3 Mohr’s Circle7.4 Stress Paths7.5 Effective Stress Concept7.6 Geostatic Stresses7.7 Stresses due to Surface LoadsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights8.1 Introduction8.2 Rheological Models of soils8.3 Compressibility of soils8.4 One-Dimensional Consolidation8.5 Consolidation Test8.6 Compressibility Characteristics8.7 Types of Clay Deposits8.8 Prediction of Pre-consolidation Pressure8.9 Rate of Consolidation8.10 Secondary Compression8.11 Consolidation Settlement and Its Rates8.12 Acceleration of Consolidation by Sand Drains8.13 Compressibility of SandsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights9.1 Introduction9.2 Stress-Strain Curve9.3 Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion9.4 Peak and Residual Shear Strengths9.5 Laboratory Measurement of Shear Strength9.6 Field Measurement of Shear Strength9.7 Shear Strength of Saturated Cohesive Soils9.8 Pore Pressure Coefficients9.9 Sensitivity of Cohesive Soils9.10 Thixotrophy of Clays9.11 Shear Strength of Granular SoilsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights10.1 Introduction10.2 Test No. 1: Preparation of Dry Soil Samples for Various Tests10.3 Test No. 2: Specific Gravity of Soil Solids10.4 Test No. 3: Water Content Determination by Oven-Drying Method10.5 Test No. 4: In-Place Dry Density of Soil by Core-Cutter Method10.6 Test No. 5: In-Place Dry Density of Soil by the Sand Replacement Method10.7 Test No. 6: Grain-Size Distribution by Sieve Analysis10.8 Test No. 7: Grain-Size Distribution by Pipette Method10.9 Test No. 8: Grain-Size Distribution by the Hydrometer Method10.10 Test No. 9: Liquid Limit of Soil10.11 Test No. 10: Plastic Limit of Soil10.12 Test No. 11: Shrinkage Factors of Soil10.13 Test No. 12: Linear Shrinkage of Soil10.14 Test No. 13: Permeability Test10.15 Test No. 14: Free Swell Index of Soils10.16 Test No. 15: Moisture Content – Dry Density Relationship (Standard Proctor Compaction Test)10.17 Test No. 16: Density Index of Non-Cohesive Soils10.18 Test No. 17: Consolidation Test10.19 Test No. 18: Unconfined Compression Test10.20 Test No. 19: Direct Shear Test10.21 Test No. 20: Triaxial Shear Test10.22 Test No. 21: California Bearing Ratio (CBR) TestPoints to RememberQuestions
Chapter Highlights11.1 Introduction11.2 Limit Analysis and Limit Equilibrium Methods11.3 Earth Pressure at Rest11.4 Rankine’s States of Plastic Equilibrium11.5 Rankine’s Earth Pressure Theory11.6 Coulomb's Earth Pressure Theory11.7 Culmann‘s Graphical Method11.8 Poncelet's Graphical Method11.9 Arching of SoilsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights12.1 Introduction12.2 Gravity-Type Retaining Walls12.3 Sheet Pile Walls12.4 Braced ExcavationsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights13.1 Introduction13.2 Causes of Slope Failures13.3 Short- and Long-Term Failures13.4 Types of Landslides and Slope Movements13.5 Factor of Safety13.6 Basic Concepts of Slope Stability Analysis13.7 Infinite and Finite Slopes13.8 Analysis of Infinite Slopes13.9 Analysis of Finite Slopes13.10 Selection of Shear Strength Parameters and Stability Analysis13.11 Slope Protection MeasuresWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights14.1 Introduction14.2 Bearing Capacity14.3 Modes of Shear Failure14.4 Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Theory14.5 Foundation Pressures14.6 Special Loading and Ground Conditions14.7 Other Bearing Capacity Theories14.8 Bearing Capacity of Soils from Building Code14.9 Permissible Settlements14.10 Allowable Bearing Pressure14.11 Estimation of Bearing Capacity from Field TestsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights15.1 Introduction15.2 Design Criteria15.3 Types of Shallow Foundations15.4 Selection of the Type of Foundation15.5 Location and Depth of the Foundation15.6 Causes of Settlement15.7 Settlement of Shallow Foundations15.8 Design Steps for a Shallow Foundation15.9 Proportionating Footing Size15.10 Design of Combined Footings15.11 Mat FoundationWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights16.1 Introduction16.2 Classification of Piles16.3 Pile–Driving Equipment16.4 Bearing Capacity of Single Pile16.5 Under–Reamed Piles16.6 Pile Groups16.7 Uplift Resistance of Piles16.8 Lateral Resistance of Piles16.9 Inclined Loading of Vertical Piles16.10 Pile CapWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights17.1 Introduction17.2 Drilled Piers17.3 Caissons17.4 Well FoundationsPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights18.1 Introduction18.2 Planning the Ground Investigation Programme18.3 Types of Soil and Rock Samples18.4 Indirect Methods of Sub–Surface Exploration18.5 Semi-Direct Methods of Sub–Surface Exploration18.6 Direct Methods of Sub–Surface Exploration18.7 Routine Field Tests18.8 Recording of Field Data18.9 Location, Spacing, and Depth of BoringsPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights19.1 Introduction19.2 Improvement Techniques19.3 Surface Compaction19.4 Drainage Methods19.5 Vibration Methods19.6 Pre–Compression and Consolidation19.7 Grouting and Injection19.8 Chemical Stabilization19.9 Soil Reinforcement19.10 Geotextiles and Geomembranes19.11 Other MethodsPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights20.1 Introduction20.2 Types of Embankment Dams20.3 Components of Embankment Dams20.4 Design Criteria for Earth Dams20.5 Selection of Dam SectionWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights21.1 Introduction21.2 Earthquakes21.3 Other Dynamic Loads21.4 Theory of Vibrations21.5 Types of Machines and Machine Foundations21.6 Dynamic Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations21.7 Design Requirements21.8 Methods of Analysis for Block Foundation21.9 Liquefaction of SoilsPoints to RememberQuestions
Chapter Highlights22.1 Introduction22.2 Environmental Cycles22.3 Natural Cycles22.4 Environmental Imbalance22.5 Birth of Environmental Geotechnology22.6 Contaminated Soils22.7 Applications22.8 Load-Environment Design CriteriaPoints to RememberQuestions
Chapter Highlights23.1 Introduction23.2 Index Properties of Rocks23.3 Classification of Rocks23.4 In Situ State of Stress23.5 Mechanical Properties of RocksPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems
Chapter Highlights24.1 Introduction24.2 Components of Pavement24.3 Types of Pavement24.4 Requirements of Pavement Components24.5 Subgrade24.6 Pavement Design24.7 Design of Flexible Pavements24.8 Design of Rigid PavementsWorked ExamplesPoints to RememberQuestionsExercise Problems

Content preview from Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, 2e, 2nd Edition

Preface

Popularity of this book amongst the undergraduate students and practising engineers has made the author to revive the book with updated materials.

The second edition of the book comprises 24 chapters dealing with four components, viz. Basic Principles of Soil Mechanics, Laboratory Determination of Soil Parameters Under Different Field Conditions, Earth Pressure Problems Including Foundations and Advanced Topics on Soil Mechanics Applications.

Chapters 1–9 deal with Basic Principles of Soil Mechanics. Chapter 1 deals with soil formation and composition, highlighting the types of weathering, soil formation in nature and major soil deposits of India. Chapters 2 and 3 explain the methods of identification and classification of soil including ...