For over forty years, the NAVFAC DM (Design Manual) 7 Series has been the classic reference on geotechnical engineering. This volume (Foundations and Earth Structures, DM 7.02) is the second volume. It covers a wide variety of topics, including excavations; compaction, earthwork and hydraulic fills; analysis of walls and retaining structures; shallow foundations, and deep foundations. Complete with glossary. Also with a new foreword and a cover photo by J. Ledlie Klosky.