Presents the subject of foundation engineering in a logical framework in a natural sequence. It clearly and concisely explains basic principles in the most important areas of foundation engineering. It explains the understanding of the nature and properties of soil and similar natural or artificial systems upon which foundations are built. It explores the latest information on design, analysis and construction of foundations for a wide variety of purposes, including amelioration of deficient foundation soils. This book is solely written to meet the requirements of undergraduate courses in B.E. (Civil Engineering), B.Tech (Civil Engineering), Environmental engineering and the postgraduate courses of various universities and institutions.