Geotechnical Engineering: Principles & Practices (2nd Edition)

Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices, 2/e, is ideal or junior-level soil mechanics or introductory geotechnical engineering courses.

This introductory geotechnical engineering textbook explores both the principles of soil mechanics and their application to engineering practice. It offers a rigorous, yet accessible and easy-to-read approach, as well as technical depth and an emphasis on understanding the physical basis for soil behavior.

The second edition has been revised to include updated content and many new problems and exercises, as well as to reflect feedback from reviewers and the authors’ own experiences.

Customer Reviews:

Good read, but no useful problems worked

By Sandspurious - March 10, 2011

"Geotechnical Engineering" is a good read but I have yet to come across any useful example problems. This book is either for a novice/ enthusiast or expert who already knows how to perform all applicable calculations. For the student engineer who is learning the subject for the first time I would recommend something else.

Summary:
Pros: Interesting casual read
Cons: Grotesquely overpriced (this is a $60 book masquerading as a $180 book); concerning lack of sample calculations

Reviewer:
4th year CE student at UF