Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications

Richard Handy (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

240 Seiten

2020
McGraw-Hill Education (Verlag)
978-1-260-02603-0 (ISBN)

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Master the art and science of foundation engineering

This civil engineering textbook shows how geotechnical theory connects with the design and construction of today’s foundations. Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications shows how to perform critical calculations, apply the newest ground modification technologies, engineer and build effective foundations, and monitor performance and safety. Written by a recognized expert in the field, the book covers both shallow and deep foundations. Real-world case studies and practice problems help reinforce key information.

Coverage includes:

• Soil classification, clay, and minerals
• Moisture content and unit weight
• Shear strength
• Consolidation
• Terzagi’s eureka moment
• Shallow foundations, stress distribution, and settlement
• Flow nets, seepage, and dewatering
• Slope stability
• Deep foundations
• Ground modification
• Retaining walls and wall friction
• Empirical tests
• Field monitoring
• Ethics and legal issues

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Erscheinungsdatum	16.02.2019
Zusatzinfo	200 Illustrations
Verlagsort	OH
Sprache	englisch
Maße	191 x 244 mm
Gewicht	576 g
Themenwelt	Technik ► Bauwesen
Themenwelt	Technik ► Maschinenbau
ISBN-10	1-260-02603-5 / 1260026035
ISBN-13	978-1-260-02603-0 / 9781260026030
Zustand	Neuware