Geotechnics set

The complex and technically highly specialized field of geotechnics forms a foundation of civil engineering, with challenges today including urban infrastructure construction, building within existing structures, and the design of deep excavations that extend into the groundwater. The volume on soil mechanics conveys all important aspects of the structure and properties of soil that must be considered in planning and calculations, as well as in assessing damages to the building-foundation system. Key focuses include site investigation, determination of soil parameters in the laboratory, and the treatment of settlement and bearing capacity proofs, including earth pressure. The volume on foundation engineering enables civil engineers to identify and solve foundation-specific problems. It provides a concise and clear introduction to all important foundation methods.