Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach (The Eureka)

A Title in the J. Ross Publishing Eureka Series

Geotechnical Engineering: A Practical Problem Solving Approach covers all of the major geotechnical topics in the simplest possible way adopting a hands-on approach with a very strong practical bias. Engineers are problem solvers. Developing problem-solving skills is one of the key learning outcomes expected of engineering students and this book provides just that. 60-70% of the book is devoted to practical problem solving and 30-40% covers fundamental concepts.

Key Features

--Offers carefully selected solved problems with a wide range of difficulty level from simple to challenging
--Includes a DVD of the Student Edition of GeoStudio that can be used for solving a wide range of geotechnical problems
--Presents the material in the most concise manner possible while still including enough detail to solve the problems
--Demonstrates theory through practical problem solving with less reliance on mathematics
--Offers both soil mechanics and foundation engineering in one book
--WAV offers downloadable PowerPoint slides to assist in classroom instruction, available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com

About the Eureka Series
The books in the J. Ross Publishing Eureka Series are engineering textbooks for a new generation. Similar to problem-based learning, the subject material is integrated with extensive worked examples, quizzes and review exercises. The writing style is lean and simple while not compromising on the breadth or depth of the subject matter. Books in the Eureka Series are written by renowned scholars with outstanding university careers who have also made significant contributions to teaching and learning.