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Thomas Whitaker ... The Design of Piled Foundations, Second Edition focuses on the theories which have been advanced to predict the loads which piles will carry, both singly and when used in groups to form a piled foundation. Organized into 12 chapters, this book begins with an explanation of the utilization of piles. Subsequent chapters discuss the types of piles and their construction; pile driving by vibration; the calculation of the ultimate bearing capacity of a pile from soil properties; the settlement of single piles and the choice of a factor of safety; and piles in soft soils. Other chapters describe pile testing; piles in groups with vertical loading; horizontal forces on piles and pile group; and the durability of piles.

Info-Details: 234 pages - Publisher: Pergamon; 2nd edition (January, 1976) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1483127257 - ISBN-13: 978-1483127255 ...

Allan Hodgkinson ... 128 pages - Publisher: Architectural Press; (August, 2013) ...
Language: English - ASIN: B01DRYA2N0 by Amazon Digital Services ...

Foundation Design discusses fundamental concepts in the design of foundations. As with the author's previous work, the AJ Handbook of Building Structure, the emphasis is on practical matters and, while every architect may not aspire to more complicated designs, with the aid of this book he will be able to talk with more authority to his engineer.

The book begins with an introduction to the properties rocks and soils, including sands and gravels, clays, and silts and peat. This is followed by discussions of the site investigation process, soil mechanics, and the principles of foundation design. Separate chapters cover foundation types (spread foundations and piles); foundation hazards and construction problems; and underpinning. Examples of foundation design are presented, such as simple bases, a column on the edge of a building, and examples of piling. The final two chapters discuss specifications for mass bases, reinforced pads, and trench foundations and pile caps; information to be given when inviting piling tenders; and the supervision of site works.

Muni Budhu ... 616 pages - Publisher: John Wiley; 1st edition (2000) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0005984505 - ISBN-13: 978-0005984505 ...

Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundations. Physical Characteristics of Soils and Soil Investigations. Stresses, Strains and Elastic Deformations of Soils. One-Dimensional Consolidation Settlement of Fine-Grained Soils. Shear Strength of Soils. A Critical State Model to Interpret Soil Behavior. Bearing of Capacity of Soils and Settlement of Shallow Foundations. Pile Foundations. Two-Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils. Stability of Earth Retaining Structures. Slope Stability. Appendices. Answers to Selected Problems. References. Index.

Robert Y. Liang, Feng Zhang, Ke Yang ... 406 pages - Publisher: ASCE; (May, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784411069 - ISBN-13: 978-0784411063 ...

This Geotechnical Special Publication, Deep Foundations and Geotechnical In Situ Testing (GSP 205), contains 49 papers examining the areas of deep foundations and in situ geotechnical testing and monitoring techniques. This proceedings offers the latest and most current thinking on topics such as piled raft system and soil-structure interaction; deep foundations; innovative foundations; and in situ testing. These papers were presented at the GeoShanghai 2010 Conference, sponsored by the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, held in Shanghai, China, June 35, 2010.

ENERCALC Structural Engineering Library v6.16.8.31 [Size: 233.4 MB] ... The core of ENERCALC are calculation modules. Dating back to 1983 when the Structural Engineering Library was released as a set of spreadsheet templates, our modules are designed as “fill-in-the-blanks” style of interactive programs. Simply type in a value and the resulting analysis or design is instantly there for your review.

All modules in Version 6 conform to IBC 2006/2009/2012/2015, CBC 2007/2010/2013, ASCE 7-05/7-10, ACI 318-05/08/11/14, ACI 530-05/08/11/12, AISC 360-10, NDS 2015, 2012 & 2005.
The calculation module list is an ever-expanding set of structural calculations that provide analysis and design for the elements of a building. As requests are received from our users we develop additional modules ... and make use of the proven steel, concrete, timber, finite element analysis, and other engineering “solvers” we have developed.

Essential to any project are the standard construction products that the engineer will employ to develop the final structure. ENERCALC provides databases of all typical rolled steel sections, sawn wood and engineered lumber sections, material grades for steel and wood and small databases for concrete block and rebar. In addition the user can create their own steel section databases and also mark “favorite” items in all databases to simplify the work according to their most frequent needs.

ENERCALC software provides well designed calculation reports for all of its modules. Using the full capabilities of modern printers we combine highly readable font styles with well laid out calculation reports and integrated graphics.

The goal of our reports is to provide clarity and efficiency. This benefits the reviewing engineer and governmental plan check reviewer by providing well laid out, concise and thorough report that details the structural design. New technology has given us the gift of low cost color on printouts, and this benefits us all by allowing us to incorporate contrasting colors to call attention to warnings or overstress conditions.
All printouts conform to 8.5” x 11” typical United States paper sizes, and the user is also free to customize title block layouts and add company logos and a P.E. seal.

Suzanne J. M. van Eekelen, Marijn H. A. Brugman ... 
156 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (September, 2016) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 9053676244 - ISBN-13: 978-9053676240 ...

A basal reinforced piled embankment consists of a reinforced embankment on a pile foundation. The reinforcement consists of one or more horizontal layers of geosynthetic reinforcement installed at the base of the embankment.

A basal reinforced piled embankment can be used for the construction of a road or a railway when a traditional construction method would require too much construction time, affect vulnerable objects nearby or give too much residual settlement, making frequent maintenance necessary.

This publication is a guideline (CUR226) for the design of basal reinforced piled embankments. The guideline covers the following subjects: a survey of the requirements and the basic principles for the structure as a whole; some instructions for the pile foundation and the pile caps; design rules for the embankment with the basal geosynthetic reinforcement; extensive calculation examples; finite element calculations; construction details and management and maintenance of the piled embankment. The guideline includes many practical tips. The design guideline is based on state-of-the-art Dutch research, which was conducted in cooperation with many researchers from different countries.

Ken Weaver, Donald Bruce ... 
504 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); (February, 2007) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784407649 - ISBN-13: 978-0784407646 ...

Dam Foundation Grouting: Revised and Expanded Edition provides a state-of-the-practice review of all aspects of drilling and grouting-based technologies used for dam foundation treatment. Like its first edition, this book provides readers with background information and guidance to help them understand and deal more confidently with issues related to the design, construction, supervision, analysis, and review of grouting programs. This new edition of Dam Foundation Grouting has been revised to reflect contemporary grouting practice and has been substantially enlarged to include coverage of geologic considerations and to address remedial grouting issues. In addition to providing extensive information on grouting technology, equipment, and procedures, it also provides guidance of specifications and contracts. Dam engineers, dam construction engineers, grouting supervisors and inspectors, field personnel of dam safety reviewing agencies, and engineering students will all benefit from this book.

Magued Iskander, Debra Laefer, Mohamad Hussein ... 
629 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (March, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410216 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410219 ...

"Contemporary Topics in Deep Foundations" contains 80 peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo in Orlando, Florida, from March 15 to 19, 2009. This Geotechnical Special Publication combines the 2009 annual meetings of the Geo-Institute of ASCE, the International Association of Foundation Drilling, and the Pile Driving Contractors Association. This proceedings covers technological advances, case histories, present challenges related to foundations, ground support, and earth retention. Topics discussed include: key note lectures, drilled shafts, driven piles. Micropiles, continuous flight auger piles, helical piles and anchors, wind energy converter (turbine) foundations, and foundation testing. This publication will be invaluable to geotechnical professors and students, design engineers, contractors, geotechnologists, and others involved in geotechnical engineering.

Louis Ge, Jinyuan Liu, James C. Ni, Zhaoyi He ... 
252 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (July, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410496 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410493 ...

This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 35 peer-reviewed technical papers presented at the GeoHunan International Conference: Challenges and Recent Advances in Pavement Technologies and Transportation Geotechnics, which took place in Changsha, Hunan, China, from August 3 to 6, 2009. This proceedings examines topics such as: soil stabilization, dynamic behavior of soils and foundations, earth retaining walls, and slope stability. This publication will be valuable to geotechnical engineering professors and students, as well as geotechnical engineers and professionals.

David F. McCarthy ... 788 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6th edition (January, 2002) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0130303836 - ISBN-13: 978-0130303837 ...

For undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering Technology and Civil Technology, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering and all other applications-oriented engineering courses in Soil Mechanics/Foundations, Soils Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.Written by an experienced professor/practitioner, this popular introductory book provides coverage on a broad range of state-of-the-art geotechnics material accepted and used by today's engineering professionals. Easy to understand and loaded with illustrative examples, it explores everything from the most basic of concepts to the latest developments, giving students a real-life working knowledge of soil mechanics and foundations. The philosophy and logic of soils and foundations is discussed in practical terms to enhance understanding, and a presentation of design charts, tables, and equations--utilized by today's practitioners--encompasses not just the nuts and bolts, but explicit instructions and applications as well.

John N. Cernica ... 512 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (October 19, 1994)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471308870 - ISBN-13: 978-0471308874

Combines a thorough theoretical presentation with the practical aspects of foundation design. The first three chapters offer a condensed version of the basic elements of soil mechanics. The remaining chapters deal with the design of diverse types of foundation components, retaining structures and site improvement. New topics include: drilled piers in rock, sheet-pile design graphs, underpinning, in place density test, and geoenvironmental improvements. Contains numerous photographs and example problems which demonstrate various procedures in problem solving. Includes several open-ended case studies representing actual data from the author's own projects.

Kirsty McConnell, William Allsop, Ian Cruickshank ... 
168 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January 1, 2004)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072773265X - ISBN-13: 978-0727732651

Jetties, piers and other marine structures constructed in exposed locations require careful assessment of their hydraulic loads. Increasingly trade economics are leading to larger ship sizes and existing and new port locations for these vessels require longer jetties in significantly deeper water. In these instances construction of protective breakwaters becomes substantially more expensive, so in some cases jetties or their approach trestles are being constructed in exposed locations without breakwater protection.

W. A. Wallace, J. A. Gannon, Gordon G. T. Masterton, David Muir Wood ... This book summarises current knowledge and practice. It provides a definition of weak rock, and considers the nature of the material and the best ways of investigating, characterising and classifying weak rock for the purpose of pile design. Four published design methods are examined, and five case studies illustrate the main points of the report.

Info-Details: 140 pages - Publisher: Construction Industry Research & Information Association (CIRIA); (December, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0860174948 - ISBN-13: 978-0860174943 ...

Volkan Kaltakci ... 120 pages - Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; (September 16, 2009)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3838314050 - ISBN-13: 978-3838314051

The use of piled raft foundations has significantly increased over the last few decades since taking into account the contribution of the raft to the overall bearing capacity enabled the engineers to design much more efficient piled foundations which perform as well as the conventionally designed ones with significantly lower number of piles. However, although many researchers have been studying on this subject, a user-friendly design procedure is still not available in the literature. This book, therefore, offers two different simple methods to estimate the settlements of the piled raft foundations. Utilizing the charts provided in this book, the settlement of a piled raft foundation can be obtained by simple hand calculations in the first method while it can be calculated by computerized analysis in the second one. This book should be especially useful for the geotechnical experts and/or engineers looking for a simplified method for the analysis of piled rafts and academicians who are interested in thesubject.

Midas Design Plus 2015 v1.1 [Size: 133 MB] ... Midas Design+ is a collection of handy structural component design and detailing tools, which are easy to use and speed up the day-to-day design process. midas Design+ is developed to be simple, fast and accurate.

It caters to the design needs of the engineers for quick and efficient design of various building components such as beams, columns, stair case, steel connections, slabs, basement walls, footings etc. After obtaining the design results and the detailing, the engineers can also obtain the AUTOCAD drawings for the designed items. The user can easily perform the parametric study by easily modifying the design parameters and cross section.

midas Design+ combines the design and drawing generation for all the members be it a beam, column, slab or staircase, midas Design+ can design it based on the latest ACI code and produce the AutoCAD drawings for the same. Its simple GUI eases the process of input of loads and design parameters thus making it a perfect software for structural and peripheral design.

Edward Tsudik ... 600 pages - Publisher: J. Ross Pub.; (October 2, 2012)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1604270748 - ISBN-13: 978-1604270747

Analysis of Structures on Elastic Foundations is a practical guide for structural and geotechnical engineers as well as graduate students working in foundation engineering. The author provides practical methods of analysis and describes in detail various foundations, including simple beams on elastic foundations, and very complex foundations such as mat foundations supported on piles. Methods for fast and easy hand analysis in addition to methods for exact computer analysis are presented. Most of the methods are for three soil models: Winkler foundation, elastic half-space, and elastic layer. Numerical examples throughout the book illustrate the applications of these methods.

Key Features: -Offers simple formulas and tables for the analysis of beams free-supported on Winkler foundation and elastic half-space as well as applications to the analysis of complex beams and many types of continuous beams -Describes in detail the little-known method of initial parameters that allows the analysis of indeterminate systems with elements supported on Winkler foundation -Covers a new and very simple method of combined analysis of 2D and 3D frames with individual foundations by modeling the system soil-foundation with equivalent line elements and without requiring special software -Introduces a series of new methods/algorithms such as the analysis of composite beams and plates on elastic foundations, combined analysis of walls with continuous foundations, and combined analysis of walls supported on frames with continuous and individual foundations

N. E. Simons, Bruce Menzies ...
168 pages - Publisher:  Butterworth-Heinemann; (1977) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0408002956 - ISBN-13: 978-1483105208 ... 

A Short Course in Foundation Engineering discusses methods for predicting the failure loads, and the deformations at working loads, of piled and non-piled foundations. The first chapter covers the definition, principle, and computation of effective stress. Chapter 2 discusses the nature and measurement of shear stress. Chapter 3 deals with the concerns in immediate settlements, such as elastic stress distributions, heave of excavations, and estimates of undrained modulus. Chapter 4 tackles the bearing capacity of footings, while Chapter 5 talks about settlement analysis. The last chapter covers piled foundations. The book will be of great use to civil engineers who wish to have a better understanding of foundation engineering.

Wayne C. Teng ... 466 pages - Publisher: Prentice-Hall; (November, 1962) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0133298051 - ISBN-13: 978-0133298055

Plaxis 3D Foundation v1.6.0.193 [Size: 138 MB] ... PLAXIS 3D is a finite element package intended for three-dimensional analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering. It is equipped with features to deal with various aspects of complex geotechnical structures and construction processes using robust and theoretically sound computational procedures. With PLAXIS 3D, complex geometry of soil and structures can be defined in two different modes. These modes are specifically defined for Soil or Structural modelling. Independent solid models can automatically be intersected and meshed. The staged constructions mode enables a realistic simulation of construction and excavation processes by activating and deactivating soil volume clusters and structural objects, application of loads, changing of water tables, etc. The output consists of a full suite of visualization tools to check details of the complex inner structure of a full 3D underground soil-structure model. PLAXIS 3D is a user friendly 3d geotechnical program offering flexible and interoperable geometry, realistic simulation of construction stages, a robust and reliable calculation kernel, and comprehensive and detailed post-processing, making it a complete solution for your daily geotechnical design and analysis.

K. G. Bhatia ...
688 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2007)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 8190603205 - ISBN-13: 978-8190603201

The performance, safety and stability of machines depends largely on their design, manufacturing and interaction with environment. Machine foundations should be designed in such a way that the dynamic forces transmitted to the soil through the foundation, eliminating all potentially harmful forces. This handbook is designed primarily for the practising engineers engaged in design of machine foundations. It covers basic fundamentals for understanding and evaluating dynamic response of machine foundation systems with emphasis is on detailed dynamic analysis for response evaulation. Use of commercially available Finite Element packages, for analysis and design of the foundation, is recommended. Theory is supported by results from practice in the form of examples.