Longman Group Limited, 1995. – 577 pp.
Origins and composition of soil
Classification of soils for engineering purposes
Basic physical properties of soils
Water in soil: occurrence and effects
Water in soil: permeability and seepage
Stresses and strains in soils
Measurement of shear strength
Earth pressure and retaining walls
Stability of slopes
Soil compressibility and settlement
Bearing capacity of foundations
Site investigations and in-situ testing
References and bibliography
Appendices
Answers to exercises