Geomembranes and the Control of Expansive Soils

Rating:
Summary: I liked this book since it provides practical solutions.
Review: Geomembranes and the Control of Expansive Soils in Construction By Malcolm Steinberg, P.E., F. ASCE. Hard cover; 1998; 222 pages; ISBN 0-07-061178-5; Published by McGraw Hill, Construction Series, new York, N.Y. 10011

This is a very appropriate book for the construction series of McGraw Hill, in that it not only reads well but also explains many items related to geomembranes and the expansive soils in a simple language without any equations.

As a Civil Engineer, but not in the field of geotechnical engineering, it was refreshing for this reviewer to read a book on the subject after a long experience in concrete and structural engineering that may be impacted on all the world's continents by these expansive soils. I enjoyed it very much from the practical perspective rather than theoretical one and was very much impressed with the contents.

As an academician teaching for over 25 years, I enjoyed the simple style of writing by Mr. Steinberg and would recommend it as a supplemental reading for a Senior, who wants to get overall information on expansive soil as well as the geomembranes and their applications. Particular joy was to see a chapter on Do's and Don'ts, which will be useful for younger engineers. I wish we had such a book during our undergraduate studies. As a consulting engineer, I liked this book since it provides practical solutions using geomembranes to control expansive soils.

In India, this type of soil has been known as Black Cotton soil, characteristic for its excellent assistance to growing one of the best cottons in the world, but not good for constructing roads due to its properties in wet conditions. It was refreshing to know that it can be used in constructing roadways and other structures as well with proper techniques.

In short, I am happy to see Mr. Steinberg's persistence and a thorough follow up on this venture and producing such a quality book.

Reviewed by: Gajanan M. Sabnis, Ph.D., P.E. Professor of Civil Engineering, Howard University; also, Consultant, Silver Spring, Maryland

Rating:
Summary: I liked this book since it provides practical solutions.
Review: Geomembranes and the Control of Expansive Soils in Construction By Malcolm Steinberg, P.E., F. ASCE. Hard cover; 1998; 222 pages; ISBN 0-07-061178-5; Published by McGraw Hill, Construction Series, new York, N.Y. 10011

This is a very appropriate book for the construction series of McGraw Hill, in that it not only reads well but also explains many items related to geomembranes and the expansive soils in a simple language without any equations.

As a Civil Engineer, but not in the field of geotechnical engineering, it was refreshing for this reviewer to read a book on the subject after a long experience in concrete and structural engineering that may be impacted on all the world's continents by these expansive soils. I enjoyed it very much from the practical perspective rather than theoretical one and was very much impressed with the contents.

As an academician teaching for over 25 years, I enjoyed the simple style of writing by Mr. Steinberg and would recommend it as a supplemental reading for a Senior, who wants to get overall information on expansive soil as well as the geomembranes and their applications. Particular joy was to see a chapter on Do's and Don'ts, which will be useful for younger engineers. I wish we had such a book during our undergraduate studies. As a consulting engineer, I liked this book since it provides practical solutions using geomembranes to control expansive soils.

In India, this type of soil has been known as Black Cotton soil, characteristic for its excellent assistance to growing one of the best cottons in the world, but not good for constructing roads due to its properties in wet conditions. It was refreshing to know that it can be used in constructing roadways and other structures as well with proper techniques.

In short, I am happy to see Mr. Steinberg's persistence and a thorough follow up on this venture and producing such a quality book.

Reviewed by: Gajanan M. Sabnis, Ph.D., P.E. Professor of Civil Engineering, Howard University; also, Consultant, Silver Spring, Maryland

Rating:
Summary: Very good reference book for a student, professor/consultant
Review: This is a very appropriate book for the construction series of McGraw Hill, in that it not only reads well but also explains many items related to geomembranes and the expansive soils in a simple language without any equations.

As a Civil Engineer, but not in the field of geotechnical engineering, it was refreshing for this reviewer to read a book on the subject after a long experience in concrete and structural engineering that may be impacted on all the world's continents by these expansive soils. I enjoyed it very much from the practical perspective rather than theoretical one and was very much impressed with the contents.

As an academician teaching for over 25 years, I enjoyed the simple style of writing by Mr. Steinberg and would recommend it as a supplemental reading for a Senior, who wants to get overall information on expansive soil as well as the geomembranes and their applications. Particular joy was to see a chapter on Do's and Don'ts, which will be useful for younger engineers. I wish we had such a book during our undergraduate studies. As a consulting engineer, I liked this book since it provides practical solutions using geomembranes to control expansive soils.

In India, this type of soil has been known as Black Cotton soil, characteristic for its excellent assistance to growing one of the best cottons in the world, but not good for constructing roads due to its properties in wet conditions. It was refreshing to know that it can be used in constructing roadways and other structures as well with proper techniques.

In short, I am happy to see Mr. Steinberg's persistence and a thorough follow up on this venture and producing such a quality book.