Modern practice in geomechanics involves the use of computer software and the internet. These numerical techniques can be applied not only for soil mechanics, but also for rock mechanics and environmental engineering.

This textbook covers modern analysis of shallow foundations, deep foundations, retaining structures and excavation and tunnelling; and additionally municipal and mining waste and solutions for the disposal and containment of the waste. Many fresh solutions to problems are presented to enable more accurate and advanced design to be carried out.

It suits final undergraduate courses and masters students, and serves as a reference for geomechanics practitioners.

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