An Introduction to Foundations on Unstable Soil Conditions for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and infrastructure on unstable soil conditions. Here is what is discussed: 1. UNSTABLE SOILS, 2. HEAVING SOIL, 3. IDENTIFICATION, 4. POTENTIAL VERTICAL HEAVE, 5. POTENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL HEAVE, 6. APPLICATION, 7. COLLAPSIBLE SOIL.




An Introduction to Foundations on Unstable Soil Conditions for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and structural engineers interested in foundations of structures on unstable soil conditions. Here is what is discussed: 1. UNSTABLE SOILS, 2. HEAVING SOIL, 3. IDENTIFICATION, 4. POTENTIAL VERTICAL HEAVE, 5. POTENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL HEAVE, 6. APPLICATION, 7. COLLAPSIBLE SOIL.




An Introduction to Foundations on Unstable Soil Conditions


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in foundations of structures on unstable soils. Here is what is discussed: 1. UNSTABLE SOILS 2. HEAVING SOIL 3. IDENTIFICATION 4. POTENTIAL VERTICAL HEAVE 5. POTENTIAL DIFFERENTIAL HEAVE 6. APPLICATION 7. COLLAPSIBLE SOIL.




An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers


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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.




An Introduction to Earthwork Control for Foundations for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in earthwork controls for construction of foundations for buildings and structures. Here is what is discuss: 1. GENERAL, 2. BEARING CAPACITY, 3. STABILITY, 4. SETTLEMENT AND UPLIFT, 5. DETERIORATION, 6. PERMEABILITY, 7. UNSUITABLE FOUNDATION SOIL CONDITIONS, 8. FOUNDATION IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND DAM REHABILITATIONS.







An Introduction to Foundations Design in the Arctic for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other infrastructure in the arctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. THERMAL EFFECTS, 2. SEASONAL FROST HEAVE AND SETTLEMENT, 3. GROUNDWATER, 4. EFFECT OF SURCHARGE, 5. FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 6. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS.




An Introduction to Seepage, Slope and Settlement of Levees for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE, 2. SEEPAGE THROUGH EMBANKMENTS, 3. EMBANKMENT STABILITY, 4. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 5. CONDITIONS REQUIRING ANALYSIS, 6. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE FACTORS OF SAFETY, 7. MEASURES TO INCREASE STABILITY, 8. SURFACE SLIDES, 9. SETTLEMENT, 10. SETTLEMENT ANALYSIS.




An Introduction to Drainage Pipe Strength, Cover and Bedding for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of drainage piping systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SELECTION OF TYPE OF PIPE, 3. SELECTION OF N VALUES, 4. RESTRICTED USE OF BITUMINOUS-COATED PIPE, 5. MINIMUM COVER, 6. CLASSES OF BEDDING AND INSTALLATION, 7. STRENGTH OF PIPE, 8. RIGID PIPE, 9. FLEXIBLE PIPE, 1O. BEDDING OF PIPE (CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS).




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.