911754441 Principles Of Foundation Engineering

This book explores the fundamental concepts needed to design safe and economical foundations for civil engineering structures. It focuses on how soil properties, groundwater conditions, and loading affect the performance of shallow and deep foundations, including bearing capacity, settlement, and stability considerations. This book is especially relevant for civil and geotechnical engineering students in Uganda, where infrastructure development must respond to variable soil conditions. It links soil mechanics theory to practical foundation design, helping readers understand why certain foundation types are selected and how to evaluate ground-related risks. The material is best approached after an introductory course in soil mechanics, and it serves as a useful reference for coursework, capstone design projects, and early professional practice.