Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design: 201 Solved Problems [Paperback]

Liiban A. Affi P.E. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0976039303 | ISBN-13: 978-0976039303 | Publication Date: September 1, 2004 | Edition: New

Complete review and practice for the geotechnical section of the civil PE exam and the California GE exam. Learn to solve geotechnical problems in the most efficient manner.

Topics Covered

• Earthworks
• Rock Mechanics
• Soil Settlement
• Shallow/Deep Foundations
• Effective Stress
• Bearing Capacity
• Earth Pressures
• Retaining Walls
• Sheet Piles

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Designed as a supplemental text that may be utilized in Soil Mechanics class, Foundation Engineering course, The Professional Engineer Exam and in Geotechnical Engineering Practice. Value priced due to the reduced costs of self publishing.

From the Author

When learning geotechnical engineering theory must be supplemented by many solved problems. This book is intended to teach problem solving skills in Geomechanics and affirm what the student of soil mechanics has learned. It is intended for self study by individuals with only engineering mechanics(statics) background. All the geotechnical parameters used in this book are real world like values.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: SoilStructure.com; New edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976039303
• ISBN-13: 978-0976039303
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #598,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Liiban A. Affi, P.E. is immersed in writing Books, DVD Books and Engineering Software. You may visit www.SoilStructure.com for current geotechnical and substructural software products.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money!, January 29, 2008

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S. Carroll (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design: 201 Solved Problems (Paperback)

This book is poorly written. The solutions are often not explained well. There was no attempt by the author to properly subscript notation or uses his own notation. The problems are simple. A much better book is the 6 minute solutions - which I highly recommend. Don't waste your money on this book. One star is a high rating in my opinion.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, September 5, 2007

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S. Dayeh - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design: 201 Solved Problems (Paperback)

This book does not give you the right type or depth of question that comes in the exam,it could be enough for the morning session but for afternoon session you need a good source,not this book.save your money and use it towards a better book

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars P.Eng. CANADA,, October 7, 2004

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Virag Bhachech "VIRAG BHACHECH" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design: 201 Solved Problems (Paperback)

This is the best book which I have seen in the market, which has covered all the TOPICS for PE-CIVIL EXAM, AND GEOTECHNICAL AFTERNOON EXAM.
It has a systematic Index mentioning all the various topics, which saves lot of time in exam.
In ple foundation you will be able to see the example all the way up to elastic settlement, also pile foundation in sandy soil, where as most of the books talk for only clays.

In short if you use it then you yourself realize the difference.

GOOD LUCK

VIRAG BHACHECH