Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Principles and Practical Applications - Rilegato

Handy, Richard L.

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ISBN 10: 1260026035 ISBN 13: 9781260026030

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill, 2020

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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

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Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1260026035
• ISBN 13: 9781260026030
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 240
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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