Foundations on Expansive Soils - Rilegato

Chen, F. H.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0444430369 ISBN 13: 9780444430366

Casa editrice: Elsevier Science Ltd, 1988

Riassunto

Since the first edition of Foundations on Expansive Soils appeared in 1975, considerable advancements have been made in this field. While most of the research has been concentrated in the area of heave prediction, identification of swelling soil and soil suction, studies on unsaturated soil, finite element analysis and stress modeling have also commanded a great deal of attention. More and more nations are becoming aware of the damage caused by expansive soils and it could be said that more than half the world is affected by swelling soils. As a consulting geotechnical engineer, the author has seen little advancement in the practical application of theoretical approaches towards solving engineering problems. Both geotechnical engineers and structural engineers adhere to the initial concept that by isolating water, the problem can be resolved. Unfortunately, more and more structural failure has been reported. This book provides the practicing engineer with a summary of the state-of-the art knowledge of expansive soils and practical solutions based upon the author's experience.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Elsevier Science Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0444430369
• ISBN 13: 9780444430366
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 464