Soil Mechanics : Its Principles and Structural Applications [Hardcover] Krynine, Dimitri

Description

Hardcover is scuffed, faded, and worn around the corners/edges/spine. Name and date written on inside cover. Pages are discolored but clean. Binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of “Soil Mechanics: Its Principles and Structural Applications” by Dimitri Krynine bears the marks of a life spent in the hands of engineers and students. First published in 1941, this pioneering work laid the foundations for modern soil mechanics, a crucial discipline in civil engineering. Krynine, a Russian-American civil engineer and professor at Yale University, drew upon his extensive experience in construction projects across the United States and abroad to create a comprehensive guide to the behavior of soils and their applications in structural design.

Despite its age and the wear on this particular copy, Krynine’s seminal text remains a valuable resource for those studying or working in geotechnical engineering. The discolored pages and inscribed name hint at the book’s journey through classrooms, job sites, and personal libraries, a testament to its enduring relevance. For collectors, this well-loved edition represents a piece of engineering history, a window into the pioneering work that shaped our understanding of the earth beneath our feet.