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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
This title is a concise combination of the essential components of Braja Das' market leading texts, 'Principles of Geotechnical Engineering' and 'Principles of Foundation Engineering'.
672 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Gaur Gopal Das
153 books322 followersGaur Gopal Das (IAST: Gaura-Gopāla dāsa) is an Indian lifestyle coach, motivational speaker and former HP engineer. He is a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
He was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He has a diploma in electrical engineering from Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune and a degree from College of Engineering, Pune. He worked as an electrical engineer at Hewlett Packard for a brief period, before leaving the company in 1996 to become a lifestyle coach.
In 2018, he published the book Life's Amazing Secrets, and received an honorary doctorate by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). He was reported as having over 3.9 million YouTube followers with more than 177 million views.
He was born in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He has a diploma in electrical engineering from Cusrow Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune and a degree from College of Engineering, Pune. He worked as an electrical engineer at Hewlett Packard for a brief period, before leaving the company in 1996 to become a lifestyle coach.
In 2018, he published the book Life's Amazing Secrets, and received an honorary doctorate by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). He was reported as having over 3.9 million YouTube followers with more than 177 million views.
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August 11, 2011
Poor textbook. Skims over important topics and includes useless information like total stress analysis (which only Americans still use, the rest of the world is using effective stress analysis).
September 16, 2024
This book offers a well-structured and accessible introduction to the field of geotechnical engineering.
The book covers a wide range of essential topics, including soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design.
The text is written in a clear and concise manner, making it suitable for both students and professionals.
In conclusion, It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a solid understanding of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering.
The book covers a wide range of essential topics, including soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical design.
The text is written in a clear and concise manner, making it suitable for both students and professionals.
In conclusion, It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a solid understanding of the principles and practices of geotechnical engineering.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews