Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Book 1

[pinoyce]

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?

 

[ukbridge]

Craig's Elements of Soil Mechanics was the one I started with, and have heard good things from many people about it. Decoding Eurocode 7 is also an excellent read especially if you design to the Eurocodes.

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!

 

[pinoyce]

Thanks for your reply ukbridge! I will look into that.

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 =)

 

[BigH]

pinoyce - there have been a number of threads on geotechnical textbooks and a multitude of titles have been listed. Suggest that you would benefit by doing a search on the Eng-Tips site for geotechnical references. A short list:

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

 

[oldestguy]

This member has a lot of good material. Vulcan

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.

 

[oldestguy]

Here is the Vulcan site with lists of references they have.

http://www.vulcanhammer.net/geotechnical/

 

[pinoyce]

Thanks guys!

 

[Balageotech]

I suggest JE BOWLES and Tomlinson.