Scott, C. R.

An introduction to soil mechanics and foundations / C. R. Scott. - 3rd ed. - London : Applied Science Publishers, 1980. - xii, 406 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + pbk.

Includes index.

The analysis and classification of soils -- The clay minerals -- Pore pressure, effective stress and suction -- Permeability and seepage -- A model for soil consolidation -- A model for shear strength of soil -- General soil models -- Plasticity, limit analysis and limiting equilibrium -- Lateral earth pressure -- Stability of slopes -- Bearing capacity of foundations -- Settlement of foundations -- Piled foundations -- Geotechnical processes -- Site investigation and in situ tests.

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Foundations--Design and construction.
Soil mechanics.

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