Principles of Geotechnical Engineering [Hardcover]

Braja M. Das (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0495411302 | ISBN-13: 978-0495411307 | Publication Date: September 8, 2009 | Edition: 7

Intended as an introductory text in soil mechanics, the seventh edition of Das, PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING offers an overview of soil properties and mechanics together with coverage of field practices and basic engineering procedure. PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING contains more figures and worked out problems than any other text on the market and provides the background information needed to support study in later design-oriented courses or in professional practice.

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About the Author

Dr. Braja M. Das has been the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science from August 1994 to the present at California State University, Sacramento. Prior to 1994, he was the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois. The author of more than 200 technical papers, his primary areas of research are shallow foundations, earth anchors, and geosynthetics. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: CL-Engineering; 7 edition (September 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495411302
• ISBN-13: 978-0495411307
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great intro book on Soil Mechanics., January 9, 2004

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"bonzo_gonzo" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (Hardcover)

I just finished taking a intro Soil Mechanics class using this book. We completed all 16 chapters which is quite a feat for any engineering class.

I thought the book was very good at laying out the conceptual aspects of soil mechanics and it was very easy to read through, espcially for an engineering book. The book has lots of illustrations and pictures (B&W). The books chapter layout was a little bass ackwards (Ch 11-14). The book has a fair amount of sample problems, at least one for every concept. However Engineering students regarding solved problems are like crack addicts on the streets, you can never have enough of what you desire.

I would actually rate this book a 4.5/5.0......but I had to round up.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Much to be desired., August 8, 2000

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This review is from: Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (Hardcover)

I first bought this book as a required text for a couple of my modules in school. This book is very effective when it comes to presenting the mathematical formula, examples and graphs. However, the discussions of tests and soil behaviour left much to be desired.

This book would be suitable for people who just started on soil mechanics.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geotechnical Engineering Book, October 21, 2010

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This review is from: Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (Hardcover)

It's an excellent book for engineers' use as recommended by a prof teaching the course. There are also newer versions of this textbook, but I am very happy to have this 4th edition. In addition, there is "Geotechnical Engg-A practical Problem Solving Approach" book that I recommend (ISBN-1-60427-016-7) that supports the textbook with good problem solving engineering examples. It should be also in your library if you deal with soil mechanics and designs.