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Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics (6th Edition)

by David F. McCarthy

ISBN-10: 9780130303837
ISBN-10: 0-13-030383-6
ISBN-13: 9780130303837
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-030383-7
Hardcover
2002-01-15
Prentice Hall


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An engineering text surprisingly accessible to the construction manager
Although this appears to be an acedemic text, it is both informative and useful for the non-engineer construction manager.

The chapters on soil types, clasification of soils, and the impact of water were clear and not unnecessarily technical. The chapters on stresses, settlement, and compaction provided a broader perspective useful for evaluating unusual conditions. And, the chapters on foundation design and slope stability offered practical insights.

In one book, a most usable and complete treatment of the subject for the working construction manager.

Note: althought the reviewer and author have very similar names, they are not related, and have never had any contact.

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Good for AM portion of PE Exam and PM portion of Geotechnical
Even though Index is not that great like CERM (Civil Engineering Reference Manual, you can still find valuable examples and basic concepts that PE Exam requires.

Best of Luck.

Excellent Resource
I found Mr. McCarthy's book to be a valuable resource. From a geologist's perspective, it was of great help in bridging the gap between engineering geology and geotechnical engineering. It gave me greater insight into not only field technique, but also into geologic considerations that are of importance in foundation design. The text was both concise and clearly written.


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