Soil Mechanics Fundamentals

<b>An accessible, clear, concise, and contemporary course in geotechnical engineering, this key text:</b> <ul> <li>strikes a balance between theory and practical applications for an introductory course in soil mechanics</li> <li>keeps mechanics to a minimum for the students to appreciate the background, assumptions and limitations of the theories</li> <li>discusses implications of the key ideas to provide students with an understanding of the context for their application</li> <li>gives a modern explanation of soil behaviour is presented particularly in soil settlement and soil strength</li> <li>offers substantial on-line resources to support teaching and learning</li> </ul>