Structural Foundation Designers' Manual
Published on 15. October 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-0-632-04215-9 (ISBN)
Description
Most structural failures are caused by foundation problems. This major new handbook covers foundation designs and construction techniques for both straightforward and difficult sites, such as reclaimed land. It includes guidance on choice of foundation type, analysis of site investigations and specifications. Highly illustrated, it also features design charts and step-by-step worked examples.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
397
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1083 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-04215-9 (9780632042159)
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Other editions
New editions
W. G. Curtin | Gerry Shaw | Gary I. Parkinson
Structural Foundation Designers' Manual
Book
10/2006
2nd Edition
Wiley
€189.35
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Content
Part 1 Approach and First Considerations:; Principles of foundation design; Soil mechanics, lab testing and geology; Ground investigation; Part 2 Special and Further Considerations:; Topography and its influence on site development; Contaminated and derelict sites; Mining and other subsidence; Fill; Ground improvement methods; Part 3 Foundation Types - Selection and Design:; Foundation types; Foundation selection and design procedures; Design of pads, strips and continuous foundations; Tied and balanced foundations; Retaining wall, basement walls, slip circles and underpinning; Appedices; Index