The Engineering of Foundations (Int'l Ed)
Published on 16. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
896 pages
978-0-07-125940-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Engineering of Foundations presents the subject of foundation engineering in a logical framework, in a natural sequence and in as simple a presentation as possible. The text emphasizes conceptual understanding and avoids an oversimplistic treatment of the subject. Estimation of soil parameters for use in design is given high priority. Users will find an up-to-date text that relates theory to real world practices and integrates concepts and continuity of examples across chapters. Illustrations, applications and hands-on examples are provided. Explains the "why" and the "how".
More details
Content
1 The World Of Foundation Engineering2 Foundation Design3 Soils, Rocks, and Groundwater4 Stress Analysis, Strain Analysis, and Shearing of Soils5 Shear Strength and Stiffness of Sands6 Consolidation, Shear Strength, and Stiffness of Clays7 Site Exploration8 Shallow Foundations in Soils: Types of Shallow Foundations and Construction Techniques9 Shallow Foundation Settlement10 Shallow Foundations: Limit Bearing Capacity 11 Shallow Foundation Design12 Types of Piles and Their Installation13 Analysis and Design of Single Piles14 Pile Driving Analysis and Quality Control of Piling Operations15 Pile Groups and Piled Rafts16 Retaining Structures17 Soil SlopesAppendix A. Unit ConversionsAppendix B. Useful Relationships and Typical Values of Various QuantitiesAppendix C. Hydraulic ConductivityAppendix D. ConsolidationAppendix E. Stress Rotation Analysis