: Presenting the background concepts necessary for understanding foundation design .
: The 500-page 2008 edition remains a standard reference .
: Dynamic soil properties, seismic loading, liquefaction, and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) . Editions and Resources
: Providing students with the tools to perform simple designs and appreciate the broader engineering process. Major Topics Covered
: Detailed treatment of various wall types, including: Gravity Walls : Rely on their own mass for stability.
: Evaluating the limitations and values of popular analysis methods.