"Mecánica de Suelos - Tomo 2: Teoría y Aplicaciones" by Juárez Badillo and Rico Rodríguez is a fundamental geotechnical text covering settlement analysis, earth pressure, and foundation design. The work acts as a practical guide for engineers, including specialized applications for slope stability and specific challenges in the Valley of Mexico. Explore the full text on Scribd es.scribd.com/doc/300211626/Mecanica-de-Suelos-Tomo-II.

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"Mecánica de Suelos - Juárez Badillo Tomo 2" is a foundational Spanish-language textbook that connects theoretical soil mechanics to practical civil engineering, specializing in settlement, earth pressure, and foundation design. Authored by Juárez Badillo and Rico Rodríguez, this ~704-page text is highly regarded in Latin America for its clear, didactic approach to complex geotechnical problems. For more details, visit Editorial Limusa LIMUSA Wiley MECÁNICA DE SUELOS II, 2A ED – Juárez Badillo, Eulalio

4.1 Terzaghi’s Theory and its Extensions

Tomo 2 meticulously presents Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equation for shallow foundations: [ q_u = c N_c + \gamma D_f N_q + 0.5\gamma B N_\gamma ] Juárez Badillo provides extensive tables of bearing capacity factors (N_c, N_q, N_\gamma) for general and local shear failure modes. The authors critique Terzaghi’s assumptions (e.g., neglecting shear above the base) and introduce modifications by Meyerhof and Hansen, which account for foundation shape, load inclination, and depth factors.

3.1 Gravity and Cantilever Walls

Detailed step-by-step procedures are given for stability checks:

• Overturning: Factor of safety (FS) ≥ 1.5–2.0
• Sliding: FS ≥ 1.5, with passive resistance at toe and key design
• Bearing capacity failure at wall base
• Overall stability (slope failure encompassing the wall)

A. Classical Latin American Engineering Reference

• Widely used in Spanish-speaking geotechnical education (Mexico, Colombia, Spain, etc.).
• Bridges between European (Casagrande, Terzaghi) & local soil types (volcanic clays, lacustrine deposits, loess).

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive review and synthesis of the second volume of Mecánica de Suelos by E. Juárez Badillo and A. Rico Rodríguez. Tomo 2 is dedicated to the application of soil mechanics principles to geotechnical design, focusing on lateral earth pressure, stability of retaining structures, bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations, and slope stability analysis. The text is widely regarded as the definitive Spanish-language reference for practicing engineers and advanced students. This paper analyzes its theoretical contributions, practical methodologies, and ongoing relevance in modern geotechnical engineering.

4.3 Pile Foundations (Deep Foundations)

The text dedicates significant space to load-carrying capacity of piles:

• End bearing using Meyerhof’s method
• Skin friction using (\alpha)-method for clays and (\beta)-method for sands
• Negative skin friction (downdrag) in consolidating soils
• Pile group efficiency (Converse-Labarre formula)

A practical example includes driving formulas (Engineering News Record) for field pile acceptance.

Chapter 2: Soil Compaction

• Compaction Process:

  • Definition and objectives
  • Field methods and equipment

• Standard and Modified Proctor Tests:

  • Compaction curves
  • Optimum moisture content
  • Maximum dry density

• Factors Affecting Compaction:

  • Compactive effort
  • Soil type
  • Moisture content