Geotechnical and foundation engineering : design and construction / author, Robert W. Day ; editor, Larry Hager.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : McGraw-Hill, 1999.Description: 750p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:- 9780071341387 (hbk.) :
- 0071341382
- 624.151 DAY
- TA775
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Development of Programs of Geotechnical Investigation. The Assignment. Proposal and Planning the Work. Part II: Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Studies. Field Exploration. Laboratory Testing. Part III: Analysis of Geotechnical Data and Engineering Computations. Basic Geotechnical and Foundation Principles. Settlement of Structures. Bearing Capacity. Expansive Soil. Slope Stability. Earthquakes. Erosion. Deterioration. Unu sual Soil. Retaining Walls. Groundwater and Moisture Migration. Part IV: Performance or Engineering Evaluation of Construction. Grading. Construction Services. Part V: Preparation or Engineering Evaluation of Geotechnical Reports. Reports.
This study presents practical aspects of geotechnical and foundtion engineering with the emphasis on visual aspects. It develops a project and uses it as an example for the way to conduct design and construction methods and procedures.