Design and Repair of Residential and Light Commercial Foundations
Published on 1. January 1990
Book
Hardback
250 pages
978-0-07-008192-5 (ISBN)
Description
This text will guide the soil and foundation engineer as well as the general building contractor, using the background on the basics of soil mechanics, on how to properly design and construct a light concrete slab-on-grade foundation for a particular site and soil condition. Background theory and knowledge on basic soil mechanics will also be provided. In addition, the book will explain what to do when things go wrong - for example, as often happens with expansive clay soils, including the latest chemical and mechanical technologies available for soil and foundation stabilization. Useful tips are given for foundation inspection.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
glossary
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 157 mm
Weight
5100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-008192-5 (9780070081925)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Water behaviour in soils; soil mechanics; clay mineralogy; residential foundation design; causes for foundation failures; repair procedures; supplemental repair procedures; deterrents to proper levelling; preventive measures; foundation inspection and evaluation for the residential buyer.