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Book Synopsis
This guide combines soil engineering principles, design information, and contruction details. It introduces basic theory and then, by means of case studies, practical worked examples and design charts, develops an understanding of foundation design and construction methods.

Table of Contents
  • Preface To The 1st Edition.
  • Preface To The 7th Edition.
  • 1. Site Investigations And Soil Mechanics
  • 2. The General Principles Of Foundation Design
  • 3. Foundation Design In Relation To Ground Movements
  • 4. Spread And Deep Shaft Foundations
  • 5. Buoyancy Rafts And Basements (Box Foundations)
  • 6. Bridge Foundations
  • 7. Piled Foundations 1: The Carrying Capacity Of Piles And Pile Groups
  • 8. Piled Foundations 2: Structural Design And Construction Methods
  • 9. Foundation Construction
  • 10. Cofferdams
  • 11. Geotechnical Processes
  • 12. Shoring And Underpinning
  • 13. Protection Of Foundation Structures Against Attack By Soils And Ground Water. Appendix A Properties Of Materials.
  • Appendix B Ground Movements Around Excavations.
  • Appendix C Conversion Tables.
  • Author Index.
  • Title Index.

Foundation Design and Construction

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      Publisher Pearson Education
      Published 3/20/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780130311801
      978-0130311801
      ISBN-10 0130311804
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      Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Civil engineering, surveying and building

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This guide combines soil engineering principles, design information, and contruction details. It introduces basic theory and then, by means of case studies, practical worked examples and design charts, develops an understanding of foundation design and construction methods.

      Table of Contents
      • Preface To The 1st Edition.
      • Preface To The 7th Edition.
      • 1. Site Investigations And Soil Mechanics
      • 2. The General Principles Of Foundation Design
      • 3. Foundation Design In Relation To Ground Movements
      • 4. Spread And Deep Shaft Foundations
      • 5. Buoyancy Rafts And Basements (Box Foundations)
      • 6. Bridge Foundations
      • 7. Piled Foundations 1: The Carrying Capacity Of Piles And Pile Groups
      • 8. Piled Foundations 2: Structural Design And Construction Methods
      • 9. Foundation Construction
      • 10. Cofferdams
      • 11. Geotechnical Processes
      • 12. Shoring And Underpinning
      • 13. Protection Of Foundation Structures Against Attack By Soils And Ground Water. Appendix A Properties Of Materials.
      • Appendix B Ground Movements Around Excavations.
      • Appendix C Conversion Tables.
      • Author Index.
      • Title Index.

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