This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in field and laboratory investigation for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure in expansive soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS 3. FIELD EXPLORATION 4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS.
This publication provides introductory technical guidance to civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in field and laboratory investigations for foundations in expansive soils. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS, 3. FIELD EXPLORATION, 4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS.
This publication provides introductory technical guidance to civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in field and laboratory investigations for foundations in expansive soils. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS, 3. FIELD EXPLORATION, 4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil, geotechnical and structural engineers interested in design and construction of foundations for structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKFILL FOR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES 2. BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS 3. DEEP FOUNDATIONS 4. EARTHWORK FOR FOUNDATIONS 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND ROCK 6. EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES 7. FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS IN EXPANSIVE SOILS 8. FOUNDATION DESIGN IN COLD REGIONS 9. FOUNDATIONS ON FILL AND BACKFILLING 10. FOUNDATIONS IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION
Your guide to the design and construction of foundations on expansive soils Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils fills a significant gap in the current literature by presenting coverage of the design and construction of foundations for expansive soils. Written by an expert author team with nearly 70 years of combined industry experience, this important new work is the only modern guide to the subject, describing proven methods for identifying and analyzing expansive soils and developing foundation designs appropriate for specific locations. Expansive soils are found worldwide and are the leading cause of damage to structural roads. The primary problem that arises with regard to expansive soils is that deformations are significantly greater than in non-expansive soils and the size and direction of the deformations are difficult to predict. Now, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils gives engineers and contractors coverage of this subject from a design perspective, rather than a theoretical one. Plus, they'll have access to case studies covering the design and construction of foundations on expansive salts from both commercial and residential projects. Provides a succinct introduction to the basics of expansive soils and their threats Includes information on both shallow and deep foundation design Profiles soil remediation techniques, backed-up with numerous case studies Covers the most commonly used laboratory tests and site investigation techniques used for establishing the physical properties of expansive soils If you're a practicing civil engineer, geotechnical engineer or contractor, geologist, structural engineer, or an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student of one of these disciplines, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils is a must-have addition to your library of resources.
Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKFILL FOR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES 2. BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS 3. DEEP FOUNDATIONS 4. EARTHWORK FOR FOUNDATIONS 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND ROCK 6. EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES 7. FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS IN EXPANSIVE SOILS 8. FOUNDATION DESIGN IN COLD REGIONS 9. FOUNDATIONS ON FILL AND BACKFILLING 10. FOUNDATIONS IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION.
Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in laboratory investigations of soils for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure, with references included. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSE 2. TEST AND SAMPLE SELECTION 3. INDEX AND CLASSIFICATION TESTS 4. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - SOILS 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - ROCK 6. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - SHALES AND MOISTURE-SENSITIVE ROCKS 7. REFERENCES.
Foundations on Expansive Soils provides the practicing engineer with a summary of the state-of-the-art of expansive soils and practical solutions based on the author's experience. The book is organized into two parts. Part I deals with theory and practice, and summarizes some of the theoretical physical properties of expansive soils. It also discusses various techniques employed to found structures on expansive soils such as drilled pier foundation, mat foundation, moisture control, soil replacement, and chemical stabilization. Topics covered include the origin, mineralogical composition, and the basic structure of expansive soils; the migration of water, swelling potential, and swelling pressure; site investigations and laboratory testing; moisture control; and soil stabilization. Part II presents case studies on the following: distress caused by pier uplift; distress caused by the improper design and construction of a drilled pier foundation system; distress caused by heaving of footing pad and floor slab; distress caused by heaving of continuous footings; and distress caused by a rise of ground water.
Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in laboratory investigations of soils for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure, with references included. Here is what is discussed:1. PURPOSE 2.TEST AND SAMPLE SELECTION3. INDEX AND CLASSIFICATION TESTS4. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - SOILS5. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - ROCK6. ENGINEERING PROPERTY TESTS - SHALES AND MOISTURE-SENSITIVE ROCKS7. REFERENCES.
