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Overview
Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers provides in-depth, yet simplified, information on the more commonly encountered aspects of soils mechanics and foundations. It also redefines and clarifies many frequently misunderstood aspects of soil mechanics and foundations such as the actual failure mode of footing due to excessive vertical or lateral pressure theory and the effect of groundwater.Synopsis
Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers, Second Edition is a practical guide to the technology of soil mechanics and foundations, and the application of that technology to the design and construction process. This text provides an up-to-date overview of the classification of soils, the design of foundations, and the behavior of soils under load. Particular emphasis has been given to the subject of piles, piers, and caissons, and to the design and details of construction of basement and retaining walls.
New to this edition:
- Expanded coverage of shear strength of soils, settlement analysis, and expansive soil.
- Design requirements for prestressed tiebacks, tiedowns, and rock anchors.
- Expansion of information on pile driving techniques including the use of the Engineering News Formula.
- A table of British-metric conversions.
- Many new solved problems and illustrations.
Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers, Second Edition can be used in advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses offered in architectural engineering and civil engineering, as well as be used as a reference book by practicing architects, insurance adjusters and attorneys who litigate or adjudicate claims involving soils and foundations.
Booknews
A textbook for a graduate or undergraduate course for architectural and engineering students, and suitable as a reference for practitioners, general contractors, residence builders, attorney, and insurance adjusters. Duncan (architecture, U. of Texas-Arlington) presents the basic theory relating to soils and foundations and its application in practice. He also includes information on such peripheral topics as buoyancy, pre-stressed tribacks and tie-downs, installing and designing rock anchors, and residential concerns regarding expansive soil. The calculations are based on the assumption that the soil is homogeneous and isotropic throughout the mass, which usually must be adjusted for at any particular site. No date is mentioned for the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)