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Structural Foundation Designers' Manual

W. G. Curtin (Author), Gerry Shaw (Author), Gary I. Parkinson (Author), J. M. Golding (Author), Norman J. Seward (Revised by)

9781405130448, Wiley

Hardback, published 12 October 2006

400 pages
30.5 x 21.7 x 2.7 cm, 1.492 kg

"This book is very well illustrated and has adequate reference to thier reference books. this book should be on the book shelf of every practising engineer."
—The Institution of Structural Engineers

From a review of the last edition

"... an excellent reference ... well laid out ... one of the greatest strengths of this text is the extensive practical experience from Curtins drawn out by numerous examples of real sites and their buildings."
—The Structural Engineer

This manual for civil and structural engineers aims to simplify as much as possible a complex subject which is often treated too theoretically, by explaining in a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations.

It explains simply, clearly and with numerous worked examples how economic foundation design is achieved. It deals with both straightforward and difficult sites, following the process through site investigation, foundation selection and, finally, design.

The book:

  • includes chapters on many aspects of foundation engineering that most other books avoid including
  • filled and contaminated sites
  • mining and other man-made conditions
  • features a step-by-step procedure for the design of lightweight and flexible rafts, to fill the gap in guidance in this much neglected, yet extremely economical foundation solution
  • concentrates on foundations for building structures rather than the larger civil engineering foundations
  • includes many innovative and economic solutions developed and used by the authors’ practice but not often covered in other publications
  • provides an extensive series of appendices as a valuable reference source.

For the Second Edition the chapter on contaminated and derelict sites has been updated to take account of the latest guidelines on the subject, including BS 10175. Elsewhere, throughout the book, references have been updated to take account of the latest technical publications and relevant British Standards.

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

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]
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