TY - BOOK AU - Das, Braja M. AU - Luo, Zhe. TI - Principles of soil dynamics SN - 9781305389434 (hbk) U1 - 624.15136 D26 2017 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Boston, Massachusetts, USA : PB - Cengage Learning, KW - Soil dynamics N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Fundamentals of vibration -- Waves in elastic medium -- Properties of dynamically loaded soils -- Foundation vibration -- Dynamic bearing capacity of shallow foundations -- Earthquake and ground vibration -- Lateral earth pressure on retaining walls -- Compressibility of soils under dynamic loads -- Liquefaction of soil -- Machine foundations on piles -- Seismic stability of earth embankments; COECS; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering N2 - This title covers fundamentals of soil dynamics, dynamic soil properties, foundation vibration, soil liquefaction, pile foundation and slope stability. Discover the principles and applications of soil dynamics with the leading introductory textbook -- PRINCIPLES OF SOIL DYNAMICS. Written by one of today's best-selling authorities in geotechnical engineering, Braja M. Das, and Zhe Luo, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Akron, the latest edition of this well-established text addresses today's most recent developments and refinements in the field. This book focuses primarily on the applications of soil dynamics to prepare you for success on the job. You will find thorough coverage of the fundamentals of soil dynamics, dynamic soil properties, foundation vibration, soil liquefaction, pile foundation, and slope stability. New discussions, methods, and procedures ensure you are mastering the latest processes ER -