An Introduction to Excavation for Structures for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FILL, 3. BACKFILL, 4. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 5. BACKFILL OPERATIONS.




An Introduction to Excavation for Structures for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FILL, 3. BACKFILL, 4. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 5. BACKFILL OPERATIONS.




An Introduction to Backfill for Subsurface Structures for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in backfill for subsurface structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. PLANNING AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES AND EXCAVATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE BACKFILL OPERATIONS, 2. EFFECT OF EXCAVATION AND STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION ON BACKFILL OPERATIONS.3. INSTRUMENTATION, 4. EVALUATION, DESIGN, AND PROCESSING OF BACKFILL MATERIALS.




An Introduction to Excavation for Structures


Book Description

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FILL 3. BACKFILL 4. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS 5. BACKFILL OPERATIONS.




An Introduction to Foundation Site Investigations for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in site investigations for foundations of buildings and structures.




An Introduction to Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers nd construction managers interested in design and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock and soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION BY BLASTING AND BORING, 2. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 3. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS, 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN, 5. CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 6. GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION, 7. GROUND SUPPORT, 8. TUNNELS AND SHAFTS IN ROCK.




An Introduction to Construction of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction of earth fill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, 2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS, 3. INSTRUMENTATION, 4. FILTER DESIGN, 5. SLOPE PROTECTION.




An Introduction to Fly Ash in Concrete Pavement for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, highway engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in fly ash incorporated into concrete mixtures for buildings, street and highway pavements, and various concrete infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. FLY ASH AS AN ENGINEERING MATERIAL, 2. HIGHWAY APPLICATIONS, 3. FLY ASH IN PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE.




An Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Ponds for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of wastewater treatment ponds. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ANAEROBIC PONDS, 3. FACULTATIVE PONDS, 4. AERATED POND SYSTEMS.




An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in foundations for embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TREATMENT FOR EARTH FILL DAMS, 3. INSPECTION AND FOUNDATION APPROVAL.