Structural Foundation Designers' Manual / W.G. Curtin [and others].

By: W.G. Curtin [and others] [author]
Contributor(s): Shaw, Gerry [author] | Parkinson, Gary [author] | Golding, J [author] | Seward, Norman
Language: English Publisher: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2006Description: 1 online resourceContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780470775066; 9781405130448; 9780470775066Subject(s): Foundations | Structural design | BuildingsDDC classification: 624.15 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Approach and First Considerations: Principles of foundation design; Soil mechanics, lab testing and geology; Ground investigation; Part 2 Special and Further Considerations:Topography and its influence on site development; Contaminated and derelict sites; Mining and other subsidence; Fill; Ground improvement methods; Part 3 Foundation Types – Selection and Design: Foundation types; Foundation selection and design procedures; Design of pads, strips and continuous foundations; Tied and balanced foundations; Raft foundations; Piles; Retaining wall, basement walls, slip circles and underpinning; Appendices; Index
Summary: FEATURES * First new edition in over 12 years * Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination. * This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. dams) * Helps the designer make the right choice of foundation with the more economic solution - many foundations are “over-designed” * Includes a broad range of step-by-step worked examples * 'an excellent reference and one of the greatest strengths is the extensive practical experience from Curtins' - The Structural Engineer
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Curtins Consulting Engineers is a medium sized firm of structural engineers with 11 offices in the UK. They are well known for their work on foundations and have also authored another book with Blackwell, Structural Masonry Designers’ Manual (0632056126).

Norman Seward, is a chartered engineer and a former Curtin employee. He now lectures at the University of Wales, Newport.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1 Approach and First Considerations: Principles of foundation design; Soil mechanics, lab testing and geology; Ground investigation; Part 2 Special and Further Considerations:Topography and its influence on site development; Contaminated and derelict sites; Mining and other subsidence; Fill; Ground improvement methods; Part 3 Foundation Types – Selection and Design: Foundation types; Foundation selection and design procedures; Design of pads, strips and continuous foundations; Tied and balanced foundations; Raft foundations; Piles; Retaining wall, basement walls, slip circles and underpinning; Appendices; Index

FEATURES
* First new edition in over 12 years
* Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination.
* This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. dams)
* Helps the designer make the right choice of foundation with the more economic solution - many foundations are “over-designed”
* Includes a broad range of step-by-step worked examples
* 'an excellent reference and one of the greatest strengths is the extensive practical experience from Curtins' - The Structural Engineer

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