An Introduction to Engineering Properties of Soil and Rock

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in engineering properties of soil and rock. Here is what is discussed:1. SCOPE2. COMPACTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SOILS3. DENSITY OF COHESIONLESS SOILS4. PERMEABILITY5. CONSOLIDATION6. SWELLING, SHRINKAGE, AND COLLAPSIBILITY7. SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOILS8. ELASTIC PROPERTIES9. MODULUS OF SUBGRADE REACTION10. COEFFICIENT OF AT-REST EARTH PRESSURE11. PROPERTIES OF INTACT ROCK12. PROPERTIES OF TYPICAL SHALES.