This book lays stress on the national and scientific approach to foundation problems and present design methods with their limitations.
The general organization and purpose of this edition do not differ from the first edition.
This book is McGraw-Hill Civil engineering series
The primary purpose of this handbook is to serve the practicing engineer. It can also be used as textbook in applied geotechnical engineering. With the updating of some chapter and the addition of new chapter, this book will also be useful in conjunction with design in other areas, such as offshore/nearshore structures, hazardous waste control systems, transportation facilities, and structural …