{"product_id":"expansive-soils-problems-and-practice-in-foundation-and-pavement-engineering-paperback-softback-9780471181149","title":"Expansive Soils; Problems and Practice in Foundation and Pavement Engineering (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471181149","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eExpansive Soils\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eProblems and Practice in Foundation and Pavement Engineering\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Nelson (Author), Debora J. Miller (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471181149, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 May 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.2 x 15.3 x 1.4 cm, 0.415 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEssential technical information for building on expansive soils--complete with practical, proven design methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Expansive Soils examines factors that influence the design offoundations and pavements built on expansive soils, and exploreskey design procedures and remedial measures that address thesefactors effectively. Backed by the authors' extensive research andexperience --including interviews with practicing engineers workingwith expansive soils --this authoritative volume is an importantreference text for geotechnical and foundation engineers,geologists, construction professionals, and students.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Easy to understand and apply, Expansive Soils contains:\u003cbr\u003e * Site investigation techniques for identification andclassification of expansive soils\u003cbr\u003e * Heave prediction methods using different types of data --withrigorous treatment of soil suction theory and measurement,oedometer tests, and more\u003cbr\u003e * Alternative design procedures for drilled pier and slab-on-gradefoundations, highway and airfield pavements\u003cbr\u003e * Treatment and chemical stabilization techniques --including salttreatment; moisture barriers; lime and cement stabilization; andother procedures\u003cbr\u003e * Remedial measures such as drainage control, and removal withreplacement and compaction control\u003cbr\u003e * Sample problems illustrating practical applications.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSite Characterization.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identification and Classification of Expansive Soils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Heave Prediction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Alternatives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Treatment of Expansive Soils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Remedial Measures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286270505240,"sku":"9780471181149","price":100.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471181149.jpg?v=1781548376","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/expansive-soils-problems-and-practice-in-foundation-and-pavement-engineering-paperback-softback-9780471181149","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}