Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Mechanics

By John N. Cernica

A comprehensive presentation reflecting the author's experience as a consultant on hundreds of projects, the book provides a perfect balance between theory and practical application. The study of the physical properties of soils is highlighted, focusing on the relevance of these properties and their effect upon soil strength, compressibility, stability and drainage. Incorporates new topics not found in current books such as geoenvironmental, geosynthetics and legal aspects. Includes scores of photographs, example problems and several case studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471308846
• ISBN13: 9780471308843
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.2" x 1.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

A lucid presentation

Geotechnical engineering can be a difficult subject. With Cernica's book, the subject becomes a bit easier to learn. What I like about the book is the author's down-to-earth practical approach. The book is curently being used at Virginia Tech as a required text. Students seem to like it.

Generally, a decent soil mechanics text.

This book covers all basic aspects of soils engineering. It is fairly easy to understand and the book itself is a decent reference.