Ammar Dhouib

Geotechnical engineering is now a fundamental component of construction projects. The second volume of this book addresses the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and the role of water in geotechnical projects and assessments. Applied Geotechnics for Construction Projects, Volume 2 outlines the hydraulic properties of soils and the basic concepts of water in soil, detailing the principles of permeability measurement...

Geotechnical engineering is now a fundamental component of construction projects. The fourth and final volume of this book presents a range of retaining structures, alongside soil reinforcement and improvement techniques and processes. Applied Geotechnics for Construction Projects, Volume 4 first presents the concept of thrust-fall, then goes on to examine the behaviour of retaining structures and their design and justification...