ICE Core Concepts: Geotechnical Engineering

ICE Core Concepts: Geotechnical Engineering is an engaging, practical introduction to the analysis, design, construction, maintenance and renovation of geotechnical structures.Each chapter presents concise coverage of a core subject area in geotechnical engineering.Topics covered include site investigation, ground improvement techniques, shallow foundations, deep foundations, retaining structures, slopes, embankments, earth dams, machine foundations and reinforced soil structures.Key features include worked examples throughout the chapters, easily digestible topic summaries, over 100 explanatory diagrams, and suggestions for further reading.Revised and updated, this new edition featuresa new chapter covering special topics, including drains and filters, buried structures and tunnels, earth anchors, pavement structures, marine structures, and containment liner system and landfillsupdates to existing chapters include sustainability considerations, further site investigation techniques, a