An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering (2nd Edition) 2nd Editionby Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering -“The authors do a nice job in presenting significant discussion in theory and background information.  I prefer this approach to the more mechanical cookbook approach in which equations and methods are emphasized over theory.  If the students are committed and dedicated to reading the text, they will find a wealth of useful information that compliments classroom lectures, and homework problems.”

-Robert Mokwa, MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

“The text provides information that goes beyond a typical undergraduate soil mechanics course.  In fact I tell my students that ‘this is a text that you can retain for future use and reference, whether you choose to go to graduate school or engineering practice.’  Plus, it’s written with a good sense of humor.”

-Khaled Sobhan, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

“Writing is excellent, engaging, and helpful.  It anticipates well the questions forming in the average student’s mind.”

-Trevor Smith, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

A descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering — with applications to civil engineering practice. –This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering -This is by far the best book on theoretical soil mechanics that I’ve come across. It is very important for a geotechnical engineer to have a good and deep understanding of soil mechanics, and this book won’t disappoint in that regard. I totally recommend anyone that wants to become more proficient in geotechnical engineering to buy and read this book.

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering -I got this book in a flash. The seller made a mistake with my order by sending me a better copy than I order and was nice enough to inform me that I would not be getting the paperback I order, but a hard cover, still at the same price which was very nice. I am not sure I would have noticed that I ordered a paperback since all I needed was a book and urgently. Swift service, awesome seller… excellent.