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I was there.
I was one of the students in Don Coduto's graduate level class that helped him "use" this book when it was in the final review stages.We helped him find all the little mistakes before final publishing.I still carry around that old 700+ page volume of a notebook we had for that class.It's nice to see it finally published.It is an OUTSTANDING book making geotechincal work more readily accessible to the average engineer.The example problems will help one grasp the concepts faster.Don can always be contacted with questions as well.ENJOY.

Excellent entry level geotechnical engineering book
This book is very easy to follow. It shows explainations, concepts, theories, and provides beautiful examples. Excellent book for undergraduate studies.

The best help for a newcomer to geotechnical engineering...
This excellent text eased my transition from analytical chemistry work and toxicology into the fascinating field of geotechnical engineering, helping me grasp both the methodology and the reasoning behind numerous geotechnical analyses -- from the most fundamental basics of soil classification to the empirical, working, and theoretical underpinnings of rising head/falling tail flexible membrane permeametry. Coduto's book also sheds rays of light upon the ephemeral calculations beloved by the writers of ASTM methodology: Get this book, you will not be disappointed! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering Geology    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Structural engineering    7. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Essential Concepts for Geotechs
I hope the reviewer who rated the book one star doesn't consider himself a geotechnical engineer.To state that book is not good because it was not useful on the PE exam is laughable.This text presents essential concepts and methodolgies that are needed in the field of geotechnical engineering.The chapters on the shear strength of cohesionless and cohesive soils as well as stress paths is worth the money alone.The three most important things in geotechnical engineering are shear strength, shear strength, shear strength.A geotechnical engineer needs to have complete understanding of the shear strength soils.If all you want to accomplish is to pass the PE exam, then like the reviewer said, look elsewhere.If you to be a competent geotechnical engineer, purchase this classic text.

Good Reference
It is a good book, used as the requred text for the graduate soil mechanics class at UC Berkeley. I learned a lot from it. There are also other good references there, e.g. Soil Mechanics and Foundations by Muni Budhu.

If there were 6 stars to give...I would
As a Geotechnical engineer in a graduate program I can honestly say that this is my most frequently consulted reference.Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. General    3. Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Soil & rock mechanics    6. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Outstanding resource for the forensic architectural engineer
Robert Day does a fine job of addressing the many modes of foundation failure in a clear and articulate manner.Of special help to the engineer are the numerous case studies presented, and the step-by-step procedures to follow after a failure has occurred - from preliminary investigation and documentation to litigation and expert witness testimony.

Great Reference
This is great reference book.The information is presented in a logical and concise format but with the detail and depth needed to enable the reader to make an educated evaluation.This book covers all the fine points of a forensic investigation from administration to data collection to final report.A must have in any forensic or geotechnical office.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Engineering (Specific Aspects)    2. Civil Procedure    3. Criminal Investigation    4. Engineering - Civil    5. Evidence, Expert    6. Forensic Science    7. Forensic engineering    8. Law    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. United States    12. Geology & the lithosphere    13. Science / Geology    14. Structural engineering   

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Earth Sciences - Geology    3. Engineering - Civil    4. Engineering Geology    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Soil Mechanics    7. Statistical methods    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Mathematics-Applied    10. Risk assessment    11. Science-Earth Sciences - Geology    12. Structural engineering    13. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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The best introduction to geotechnical earthquake engineering
Yes, this is an excellent overall introduction to the geotechnical aspects of earthquake engineering.We use it regularly in practice.The sections on seismic hazard analysis and seismic slope stability are particularly strong.

the best available
Topics in geotechnical earthquake engineering is one of the good references
This book is good for graduate level.It contains lots of principles and applications in this field.References listed in the book are very useful as a starting point in geotech research. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earthquake Engineering    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Engineering Geology    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Soil & rock mechanics    8. Technology / Engineering / Civil    9. Vulcanology & seismology   

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Hang on it!
Ihave been using this book for about five years without a single complain. The book has not only enough theory to deal with probably the 80 or perhaps 90 percent of the typical day-to-day dewaterning problems that we found in our industry, but it also teach you the ways to cope them. Read more

Subjects:  1. Building sites    2. Construction - General    3. Drainage    4. Drainage (Hydraulic Engineering)    5. Engineering - Civil    6. Engineering Geology    7. Groundwater flow    8. Soil mechanics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Sanitary & municipal engineering    12. Soil & rock mechanics    13. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - Hydraulic    3. Engineering geology    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Structural engineering    9. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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great condition, a little damage due to shipping
looks great, feels great, smells great.minor damage on the binder from shipping.

This is a great intro book on Soil Mechanics.
I just finished taking a intro Soil Mechanics class using this book. We completed all 16 chapters which is quite a feat for any engineering class. Much to be desired.
I first bought this book as a required text for a couple of my modules inschool. This book is very effective when it comes to presenting themathematical formula, examples and graphs. However, the discussions oftests and soil behaviour left much to be desired. Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Engineering geology    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Soil mechanics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Biochemical Engineering    9. Structural engineering    10. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering geology    3. Examinations, questions, etc    4. Professional - General    5. Reference    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Soil mechanics    8. Study Guides    9. Technology    10. Tests   

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Structural engineering    7. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Engineering Geology    5. Foundations    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Soil Stabilization    8. Soil mechanics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Soil science, sedimentology    12. Structural engineering    13. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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a excellent book for civil engineers
This is one of the best books for civil engineers who want to know and study about geology and engineering geology. From the simple geological concept to the groundwater geology, this book covers a wide range ofsubjects in geology. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Engineering Geology    3. Environmental Science    4. Environmental Studies    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Geology & the lithosphere    8. Science / Geology    9. Soil & rock mechanics   

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Excellent Hydrology Book
I seem to refer to this book over and over.I am always searching for answers and this book seems to have them all!I am a water resources engineer and feel that this book is well organized, applicable to realengineering problems, easy to read, and well indexed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Hydrology    2. Engineering - Hydraulic    3. Engineering Geology    4. Hydraulic engineering    5. Hydrology    6. Mathematical Physics    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Science / Earth Sciences / Hydrology   

Subjects:  1. Applied    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Engineering Geology    4. Mathematical Models    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Soil mechanics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Structural engineering    10. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Soil Mechanics    3. Technology & Industrial Arts    4. Soil & rock mechanics    5. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Geotech Instrumentation Bible
This book is currently the bible in relation to instrumentation practices and procedures within the geotechnical industry.Best buy in the market. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Technology    4. Technology & Industrial Arts    5. Geology & the lithosphere    6. Structural engineering    7. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Engineering geology    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Geology & the lithosphere    9. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering Geology    3. Grouting    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Rock Mechanics    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Soil & rock mechanics    10. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Dissatisfaction
On your website, it's advertised as a hardcover copy. But the book I received is a paperback. The actual reason that I purchased the book from you is that I couldn't find the hardcover at any bookstores around the campus even though it takes more time buying from you.
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Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering Geology    4. General    5. Rock Mechanics    6. Science    7. Technology    8. Geology & the lithosphere    9. Soil & rock mechanics    10. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Geology    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Environmental Science    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Engineering Geology    7. Foundation Improvement Techniques    8. Geology & the lithosphere    9. Hydraulic Engineering    10. Mathematics and Science    11. Pile Foundations    12. Science / Geology    13. Shallow Foundations    14. Soil Improvement