Geotechnical Engineering: Foundation Design

by John N. Cernica

Book Overview

Combines a thorough theoretical presentation with the practical aspects of foundation design. The first three chapters offer a condensed version of the basic elements of soil mechanics. The remaining chapters deal with the design of diverse types of foundation components, retaining rock structures and site improvement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471308870
• ISBN13: 9780471308874
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.8" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent coverage of foundation design

Professor Cernica has produced a great book. It goes deep into eccentric loadings of shallow foundations and does great illustration of lateral earth pressures and retaining wall design. This book continues with US customary units or fps and tries to show the practical engineering side of the analysis. It is well worth the price.

Excellent introductory book to the subject.

The presentation is not exhaustive but it is clear and very well presented. The summary of Soil Mechanics is short and straight. Well suited for undergrad and a first graduate course.