Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List) - 5th Edition - by Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan - ISBN 9781305635180

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineerin...
5th Edition
Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305635180

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FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5E presents the essential components of two market-leading engineering texts in one powerful combined course. The text offers a concise blend of critical information from Braja Das’ leading PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING. This valuable, cohesive book focuses on the fundamental concepts of both soil mechanics and foundation engineering without the distraction of excessive details or cumbersome alternatives. A wealth of worked-out examples and useful supporting figures help your students master key concepts and gain essential problem-solving skills. Prestigious authors Das and Sivakugan carefully balance today’s most current research with practical field applications in a proven approach that has made Das’ books undisputed leaders in the field. A wealth of accompanying resources, including MindTap, help reinforce the geotechnical engineering skills your students need. 

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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
4th Edition
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EBK FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINE
5th Edition
ISBN: 8220101425829

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