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