Foundation Design: Theory and Practice

Foundation Engineering focuses on the analysis and design of foundations using rational approaches to a large extent. Soil–Structure interaction approach using Winkler model for soil representation is discussed in detail along with conventional approach. It also presents the structural design methods using codes of practice for limit state design of RC structures. Analysis and design of commonly constructed shallow foundations as well as circular and annular foundations have been presented in detail. Pile foundations subjected to general loads and moments are discussed in detail.Presents  updated design procedures in light of revised codes and standards, covering American Concrete Institute (ACI) codesEurocode 7Other British Standard–based codesProvides background material provided for easy understanding of the topics, such as: Code provisions for reinforced concretePile design and constructionMachine foundations and construction practicesTests for obtaining the design parametersCovers subjects not covered in other foundation texts: Soil–structure interaction approaches using analytical, numerical, finite element methodsAnalysis and design of circular and annular foundationsAnalysis and design of  Piles and groups subjected to general loads and movementsContains worked out examples to  illustrate the analysis and designProvides several problems for practice at the end of each chapterLecture materials for instructors available from the book’s Companion Website