Introductory Geotechnical Engineering - An Environmental Perspective






Introductory Geotechnical Engineering

The environmental effect on the behaviour of the soil–water system is difficult to

explain using classical mechanical concepts alone. This book integrates and blends

traditional theory with particle-energy-field theory in order to provide a framework

for the analysis of soil behaviour under varied environmental conditions.

A complete treatment of geotechnical engineering concepts is given, with an

emphasis on environmental factors. Soil properties and classifications are included, as

well as issues relating to contaminated land. Both SI and Imperial units are used, and

an accompanying website provides example problems and solutions.

Introductory Geotechnical Engineering: An Environmental Perspective explains

the “why” and “how” of geotechnical engineering in an environmental context.

Students of civil, geotechnical and environmental engineering, and practitioners

unfamiliar with the particle-energy-field concept, will find the book’s novel approach

helps to clarify the complex theory behind geotechnics.

Hsai-Yang Fang is Professor Emeritus at Lehigh University and a Distinguished

Fellow at the Global Institute for Energy and Environmental Systems, The University

of North Carolina at Charlotte.

John L. Daniels is Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Fellow at the Global

Institute for Energy and Environmental Systems, The University of North Carolina at

Charlotte.


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