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Problems in Geotechnical Engineering is a comprehensive guide that aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. This book covers a wide range of problems commonly encountered in Geotechnical Engineering courses at the undergraduate level. The author has solved numerous problems of different types and included them in various chapters, ensuring that readers can grasp the concepts effectively. To aid comprehension, suitable diagrams and illustrations have been thoughtfully incorporated in the relevant problem sections. In addition, this book is a valuable resource for exam preparation. It includes solved previous question papers from competitive examinations such as GATE, engineering services, and administrative services. These solved papers offer practical insights into the types of problems that students may encounter in these exams. To further enhance learning, each chapter concludes with a sufficient number of unsolved problems. These enable students to practice and hone their problem-solving skills, ensuring their readiness for different examinations. Overall, Problems in Geotechnical Engineering equips students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subject. Whether preparing for exams or seeking a deeper understanding of geotechnical engineering problems, this book is an indispensable resource.
Contents:
1. Properties of Soil2. Index Properties3. Soil Classification4. Permeability of Soil5. Seepage Analysis6. Consolidation of Soil7. Compaction8. Shear Strength of Soil9. Stress Distribution in the Soil10. Effective Stress11. Stability of Slopes12. Earth Pressure13. Shallow Foundations14. Deep Foundations15. Soil Exploration16. Sheet Pile Walls
About the Authors:
Ravi Kumar Sharma, Professor in Civil Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP), obtained his PhD in 1999 from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He is an experienced teacher, researcher and consultant with more than 37 years of experience. He has published 5 books, 150 research papers, completed 13 research projects and provided consultancy to more than 2000 construction projects. Rachit Sharma obtained his PhD in structural engineering from National Institute of Technology Jalandhar. He has published 2 books and 25 research papers in journals and conference proceedings. He has published three design patents along with one copyright.
Contents:
1. Properties of Soil2. Index Properties3. Soil Classification4. Permeability of Soil5. Seepage Analysis6. Consolidation of Soil7. Compaction8. Shear Strength of Soil9. Stress Distribution in the Soil10. Effective Stress11. Stability of Slopes12. Earth Pressure13. Shallow Foundations14. Deep Foundations15. Soil Exploration16. Sheet Pile Walls
About the Authors:
Ravi Kumar Sharma, Professor in Civil Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP), obtained his PhD in 1999 from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He is an experienced teacher, researcher and consultant with more than 37 years of experience. He has published 5 books, 150 research papers, completed 13 research projects and provided consultancy to more than 2000 construction projects. Rachit Sharma obtained his PhD in structural engineering from National Institute of Technology Jalandhar. He has published 2 books and 25 research papers in journals and conference proceedings. He has published three design patents along with one copyright.
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