Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
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So, I'm a Civil Guy starting a career in Geotechnical Engineering. Do you guys have a good book to read and prepare in Geotechnical Engineering?
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RE: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
It's very encouraging to see you willing to pick up a book to read prior to employment. Read as much as you can about as much as you can in your field, even if you don't see yourself using it just yet - it will pay dividends. Best of luck!
RE: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
I've read Soil Stability by Lee W. Abramson as I was told this will be the focus of my job. Its a good book but it feels like I'm missing the basics and wanted to refresh my memory. I'm working in a company where I was told not to expect any training. Frustrating, but I can't really rely on others, plus I don't want to practice unskillfully.
Thanks =)
RE: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
Some that seem to get a lot of traction especially with the younger crowd:
Bowles
Das
Conduto
Others that I personally recommend:
M.J.Tomlinson (both book on foundations and his book on piles)
Terzaghi and Peck (I like the '67 edition) but if you want more theory go to the '95 edition with Mesri added as author
Peck, Hanson and Thornburn - a classic
Tschebotarioff - another classic
Lambe and Whitman
R.F. Scott
Whitlow
Rollings on Geomechanical Materials
Could go on and on . . . You should check out FHWA website and USACE website. Most US State Highway Departments have geotechnical and foundation manuals and of course there is the AASHTO Bridge Manual
RE: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
The US Navy Soil Mechanics manual DM-7 is a good reference.
b.mst.edu/~rogersda/umrcourses/ge441/dm7_01.pdf
I picked this up doing a search under NAVFAC DM-7
In addition to books, see if you can line up an experienced geotech to review your reports or for questions. It's always handy to have a mentor, even if you think you know the answer.
RE: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
http://www.vulcanhammer.net/geotechnical/
RE: Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book
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