Structural Foundation Designers Manual

This major reference work deals with the whole of structural foundation design from a practical engineering viewpoint. It draws on many years′ experience in the authors′ firm and covers foundation design and construction techniques for both straightforward and difficult sites, such as reclaimed land. It is highly illustrated and features step–by–step worked examples.
The Second Edition, the first in 12 years, covers changes to British Standards and new guidelines on ground contamination.

Spis treści:
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; Raft foundations; Piles; Retaining wall, basement walls, slip circles and underpinning; Appendices; Index

Nota biograficzna:
Curtins Consulting Engineers is a medium sized firm of structural engineers with 11 offices in the UK. They are well known for their work on foundations and have also authored another book with Blackwell, Structural Masonry Designers’ Manual (0632056126).
Norman Seward, is a chartered engineer and a former Curtin employee. He now lectures at the University of Wales, Newport.

Okładka tylna:
This major reference work deals with the whole of structural foundation design from a practical engineering viewpoint. It draws on many years′ experience in the authors′ firm and covers foundation design and construction techniques for both straightforward and difficult sites, such as reclaimed land. It is highly illustrated and feat ures step–by–step worked examples.
The Second Edition, the first in 12 years, covers changes to British Standards and new guidelines on ground contamination.