Foundation Engineering
2nd Edition
Published on 1. January 1974
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-471-67585-3 (ISBN)
Description
Covers properties of subsurface materials, types of foundations and methods of construction, selection of foundation type and basis for design, and design of foundations and earth-retaining structures.
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Product info
66:B&W 7 x 10 in or 254 x 178 mm Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam
Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1091 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-67585-3 (9780471675853)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dr. Ralph Brazelton Peck was an eminent civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics. He was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1975. Walter E. Hanson is the author of Foundation Engineering, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
Content
PART A: PROPERTIES OF SUBSURFACE MATERIALS. Identification and Classification of Soils and Rocks. Hydraulic Properties of Soil and Rock. Consolidation Characteristics of Soils. Stress-Deformation-Strength Characteristics of Soil and Rock. Techniques of Subsurface Investigation. Character of Natural Deposits. Program of Subsurface Exploration. PART B: TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION. Excavating and Bracing. Drainage and Stabilization. Footing and Raft Foundations. Foundations on Compacted Fill. Pile Foundations. Pier Foundations. Pier Shafts, Retaining Walls, and Abutments. Shoring and Underpinning. Damage Due to Construction Operations. PART C: SELECTION OF FOUNDATION TYPE AND BASIS FOR DESIGN. Factors Determining Type of Foundation. Foundations on Clay and Plastic Silt. Foundations on Sand and Nonplastic Silt. Foundations on Collapsing and Swelling Soils. Foundations on Nonuniform Soils. Foundations on Rock. PART D: DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS AND EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES. Individual Column and Wall Footings. Footings Subjected to Moment. Combined Footings and Rafts. Retaining Walls and Abutments. Flexible Earth-Retaining Structures.