GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS

Geotechnical Engineering Fundamentals introduces the principles governing soil and rock behavior in civil engineering projects. It covers soil mechanics, classification, permeability, compaction, consolidation, shear strength, and bearing capacity. The subject also addresses site investigation, foundation design, slope stability, and earth-retaining structures. Understanding these fundamentals enables engineers to ensure structural safety, ground stability, and sustainable infrastructure development in diverse environmental conditions.