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Introduction to Soil Behavior
by Yong, Raymond N. and Warkentin, Benno P
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Good-
- Seller
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Cookeville, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
1st edition, navy blue cloth binding has minor shelf rubs along the bottom. Previous owner has label on fpep, name printed on ffep, and his embossed seal on next page. Foxing on head. Book is otherwise clean, crisp, new. The dust jacket is rubbed, but in good condition. A-15
Extended Description and Notes
A complete and modern introduction to soil behavior - emphasizing the latest research findings of several disciplines, and integrating physical-chemical principles essential to engineering usage:
Designed for courses in soil engineering and soil science at the undergraduate level, this new book serves also as an introductory text for research works, and as a reference for practicing engineers who require a more detailed knowledge of soil behavior. The authors present the fundamentals of soil behavior not only from the viewpoint of the mechanics of soils, but also from various disciplines such as soil science and colloid chemistry. Throughout, the book reflects the importance of related sciences coupled with fundamental principles of mechanics in understanding the behavior of soils.
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- Bookseller
- Gentry Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- FLB-00763
- Title
- Introduction to Soil Behavior
- Author
- Yong, Raymond N. and Warkentin, Benno P
- Format/Binding
- Navy blue cloth binding has minor shelf rubs along the bottom.
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Civil Engineering
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