Soils Magic (Geotechnical Special Publication)

By David J. Elton

Soils Magic is a fascinating collection of simple and inexpensive experiments focusing on the principles of soil mechanics. These experiments are guaranteed to delight students from elementary school to college while teaching them about science and the behavior of soil. From turning soil into fluid to making water flow uphill, each experiment conveys a principle of science through a mysterious and captivating ""magic trick."" An attached CD-ROM provides video footage of actual experiments and their results. This book is a must-have for science teachers, engineering professors, or anyone who wants to make science and engineering fun and easily accessible. The system requirements include: PC - run on any 80486/50 MHz or higher processor that has the following - Windows 95, Windows NT Workstations 4.0, or later operating system; Microsoft Word 2000; 4X CD-ROM multimedia compatible drive, minimum VGA Graphics, minimum 640x480; 256 colors; Sound Blaster compatible sound card (and speakers or headphones); Microsoft-compatible mouse or pointing device; and Windows Media Player.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0784405689
• ISBN13: 9780784405680
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"