Book excerpt: This book has been written as per the syllabus prescribed by Council for Technical Education and Vocational, Nepal for all Engineering students. The book has been developed in view of the recent development of the subject. The book covers important topics such as Introduction and Three Phase of Soil, Index Properties of Soil, Soil Classification, Soil Water and Effective Stress, Compaction, Consolidation. Shear Strength of Soils, Earth Pressure Theory, Bearing Capacity etc. have been explained in lucid manner. The book will prove to be a boon to the students preparing for engineering or diploma examinations.