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Harry G. Poulos ... 560 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (July 20, 2017) - Language: English - ASIN: B0744NWPYY by Amazon Digital Services ...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the design of foundations for tall buildings. After a general review of the characteristics of tall buildings, various foundation options are discussed followed by the general principles of foundation design as applied to tall buildings. Considerable attention is paid to the methods of assessment of the geotechnical design parameters, as this is a critical component of the design process. A detailed treatment is then given to foundation design for various conditions, including ultimate stability, serviceability, ground movements, dynamic loadings and seismic loadings. Basement wall design is also addressed. The last part of the book deals with pile load testing and foundation performance measurement, and finally, the description of a number of case histories. A feature of the book is the emphasis it places on the various stages of foundation design: preliminary, detailed and final, and the presentation of a number of relevant methods of design associated with each stage.

Duncan C. Wyllie ... 432 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (July, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0419232109 - ISBN-13: 978-0419232100 ...

This second edition of the successful Foundations on Rock presents an up-to-date practical reference book describing current engineering practice in the investigation, design and construction of foundations on rock. An extra chapter on Tension Foundations has been included. The methods set out are readily applicable to high rise buildings, bridges, dams and structures subject to uplift and turning loads. Foundations on Rock differs from the many texts and handbooks on soil foundations in that it focuses on the effect of geology on the stability and settlement of rock foundations. While the intact rock may be strong, defects in the rock such as faults, joints and cavities, and the deterioration of the rock with time, will have a significant effect on foundation performance. Methods of detecting such defects are described, and their implications for foundation design and treatment are elaborated.

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing ... 370 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (January, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029059 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029053 ...

First Edition: The methods and equipment technology employed in the deep foundation industry have improved rapidly in recent years. The ingenuity of civil engineers, the results of new scientific research and the ongoing and new developments in machine technology have all led to the acceleration of this process. Applying technologies that have become very complex, and selecting the suitable machinery and equipment, demand ever more specialized knowledge and practical experience. It has become very difficult for users and manufacturers of special deep foundation machinery to maintain an overview of the level of technology in the sector. This compendium provides a comprehensive overview of the special deep foundation applications and processes. It is intended as an aid to planning and implementation, and aims to help practitioners, public authorities, engineering companies and students to broaden and complete their level of knowledge. It is targeted primarily at occupational engineers and applications in the field. The individual chapters discuss manufacturing techniques and potential applications, along with the associated machine components. The specifics of each method and machine technology are examined in detail. This special deep foundation compendium is the result of intensive collaboration between engineers, technicians, practitioners, machine manufacturers and users.

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing ... 550 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 2nd edition (September, 2018) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 343303026X - ISBN-13: 978-3433030264 ...

Second Edition: The first edition with two volumes has become standard reference books for special deep foundation methods and equipment technology. The new edition is not only a merger of Volume I and II. It also comprises new chapters to cover the complete spectrum of special deep foundation. Also, as part of this revision, all machine data were updated so that planners, authorities, engineers, technicians and students may use the compendium's state-of-the-art data and parameters. Once again, credits for authorship go to the specialists of BVV Spezialtiefbautechnik Vertriebs GmbH, Munich. The new ?Compendium Special Deep Foundation? reflects their comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the market, their know-how of up-to-date methods and their experience with global application practice. The new compendium provides a comprehensive overview of special deep foundation methods, equipment and applications. It is designed as a tool for planning and implementation, and helps practitioners, public authorities, engineering companies and students broaden and complete their level of knowledge

SoilOffice-Foundation v5.12 [Size: 21.8 MB] ... “SO-Foundation” calculates bearing capacity of shallow foundations considering both “shear failure” and “settlement”. Hansen, Meyerhof, Vesic, Terzaghi and Eurocode methods are employed for the determination of shear failure. Elastic and consolidation settlements can be calculated using various options. Features: Introduction of up to 20 soil layers. Correlation of soil parameters (to be added soon). User is informed about the common ranges regarding input parameters. Pressure isobars are calculated and generated below footings. Determination of bearing capacity of shallow footings (Spread, Continuous and Mat) with different dimensions considering both shear failure and settlement (Elastic and Consolidation). Calculation of settlement corresponding to the allowable pressure. Calculation of modulus of subgrade reaction. Calculation and generation of modulus of subgrade reaction contour on the footing surface. Exporting results to MS Excel format. Presentation of calculation report with sufficient details. Creation of profiles for the desired settings. Saving files with a minimal size. 

M. J. Tomlinson, R. Boorman ... 584 pages - Publisher: Longman UK; 7th edition (March, 2001) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0130311804 - ISBN-13: 978-0130311801 ...

Foundation Design and Construction has long been established as the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the subject. The combination of soil engineering principles, design information, and construction details, makes this book an essential resource for undergraduates and practitioners alike. The text first introduces basic theory and then, by means of case studies, practical worked examples and design charts, develops an in-depth understanding of foundation design and construction methods. Types of foundation covered include shallow strip, pad and raft, basement structures, driven and bored piles, and deep shafts. Practical information is also given on foundation design for swelling and shrinking clays, filled ground and mining subsidence areas. In addition the text contains a useful introduction to computer-aided design.The seventh edition has been brought up-to-date with recent developments in foundation design and construction techniques. These include recent research undertaken by the Construction Industry Research and Development Association (CIRIA) leading to new methods and design rules, and a discussion of the requirements for the latest draft of Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design.

William O. McCarron ... 352 pages -Publisher: J. Ross Publishing; (March, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1604270098 - ISBN-13: 978-1604270099.

Practicing engineers in the offshore engineering industry will find in this contributed handbook practical information on current oil field production development practices for foundations and subsea flowlines. The technical challenges associated with deepwater developments have led to significant innovations. The contributors are practicing engineers and academics who have been at the forefront of offshore geotechnic development for several decades. Until the 1980s, the most common design concerns for offshore foundation and pipeline engineering were associated with extreme storm loadings, earthquakes, mudflows, fatigue, and installation activities. Engineers today face additional concerns, including: submarine slope failures, thermal buckling of pipelines, catenary riser interaction with the seafloor, vortex induced vibration of flowlines, shallow water flows encountered during drilling operations, and thermal interaction of pipelines with permafrost. 

Gopal Madabhushi, Jonathan Knappett ... Pile foundations are the most common form of deep foundations that used both onshore and offshore to transfer large superstructure loads into competent soil strata. This book provides many case histories of failure of pile foundations due to earthquake loading and soil liquefaction. Based on the observed case histories, the possible mechanisms of failure of the pile foundations are postulated. The book also deals with the additional loading attracted by piles in liquefiable soils due to lateral spreading of sloping ground. Recent research at Cambridge forms the backbone of this book with the design methodologies being developed directly based on quantified centrifuge test results and numerical analysis. The book provides designers and practicing civil engineers with a sound knowledge of pile behaviour in liquefiable soils and easy-to-use methods to design pile foundations in seismic regions. For graduate students and researchers, it brings together the latest research findings on pile foundations in a way that is relevant to geotechnical practice.

Info-Details: 232 pages - Publisher: Imperial College Press; 1st edition (September, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1848163622 - ISBN-13: 978-1848163621 ... 

Alois Myslivec, Zdenek Kysela ... 238 pages - Publisher: Elsevier; 1st edition (August, 1978) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444997946 - ISBN-13: 978-0444997944 ...

The Bearing Capacity of Building Foundations describes the different ways of ultimate bearing capacity determination of building foundations. This four-chapter book considers the effect of a horizontal force acting on a foundation. It also examines a situation where, beneath the foundation level in the zone of influence of the foundation there are two layers of soil, including the case where the second, lower layer is formed by incompressible rock. A chapter explores the case where the subgrade consists of a number of heterogeneous strata of soil. The remaining chapters deal with the determination of the permissible load of a foundation and the safety factor, and also the contact stress in the foundation line, since this has a great influence on the dimensioning of foundation slabs. This book will prove useful to practicing civil engineers.

R. K. Khitoliya, P. K. Gupta ... 600 pages - Publisher: IK Int. Publ. House; (September, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 938458861X - ISBN-13: 978-9384588618 ...

Foundation Engineering is the second book in the series on Geotechnical Engineering published in 2014 to meet the requirements of undergraduate students. This book covers various aspects of foundation engineering bringing together all the relevant theories. The concepts have been developed systematically. A large number of illustrative examples and solutions are included. References are made to the relevant Indian standard codes at appropriate Places. Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Engineering and Geotechnical Properties of Soils 3. Geotechnical Investigation and in-situ Tests 4. Shallow Foundation and Bearing Capacity 5. Safe Bearing Pressure and Settlement Analysis 6. Combined Footings ad Mat Foundations 7. Lateral Earth Pressure 8. Earth Retaining Structures 9. Deep Foundations and Caisson Foundations 10. Stability of Slopes 11. Machine Foundations 12. Foundations on Difficult Soils 13. Embankment Dams 14. Geo-environmental Engineering 15. Design of Pavements 16. Ground Modified for Foundation Annexure A: SI Units on Geotechnical Engineering Appendix Bibliography. Audience: UG and PG students of Civil Engineering and allied areas like transportation engineering, engineering for dams and embankments, construction engineering and so on.

Tharwat M. Baban ... 752 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (May, 2016) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 111905611X - ISBN-13: 978-1119056119 ...

Shallow Foundations: Discussions and Problem Solving is written for civil engineers and all civil engineering students taking courses in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. It covers the analysis, design and application of shallow foundations, with a primary focus on the interface between the structural elements and underlying soil. Topics such as site investigation, foundation contact pressure and settlement, vertical stresses in soils due to foundation loads, settlements, and bearing capacity are all fully covered, and a chapter is devoted to the structural design of different types of shallow foundations. It provides essential data for the design of shallow foundations under normal circumstances, considering both the American (ACI) and the European (EN) Standard Building Code Requirements, with each chapter being a concise discussion of critical and practical aspects. Applications are highlighted through solving a relatively large number of realistic problems. A total of 180 problems, all with full solutions, consolidate understanding of the fundamental principles and illustrate the design and application of shallow foundations.

Robert E. Kimmerling ... 304 pages - Publisher: Univ. Press of the Pacific; (August, 2006) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1410225860 - ISBN-13: 978-1410225863 ...

This book is FHWA's  (Federal Highway Administration) primary reference of recommended design and procurement procedures for shallow foundations. It presents state-of-the-practice guidance on the design of shallow foundation support of highway bridges. The information is intended to be practical in nature, and to especially encourage the cost-effective use of shallow foundations bearing on structural fills. To the greatest extent possible, the document coalesces the research, development and application of shallow foundation support for transportation structures over the last several decades. Detailed design examples are provided for shallow foundations in several bridge support applications according to both Service Load Design (Appendix B) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (Appendix C) methodologies. Guidance is also provided for shallow foundation applications for minor structures and buildings associated with transportation projects.

V. Kolár, I. Nemec ... 334 pages - Publisher: Elsevier Science; (November, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444565701 - ISBN-13: 978-0444565709 ...

Distributed in the East European countries, China, Northern Korea, Cuba, Vietnam and Mongolia by Academia, Prague, Czechoslovakia This book is based on the efficient subsoil model introduced by the authors in 1977 and applied in the last ten years in the design of foundations. From the designer's point of view, the model considerably reduces the extent of the calculations connected with the numerical analysis of soil-structure interaction. The algorithms presented are geared for use on mini- and personal computers and can be used in any numerical method. A special chapter is devoted to the implementation of the model in the NE-XX finite element program package, illustrated with diagrams, tables and practical examples. Besides presenting the energy definition and general theory of both 2D and 3D model forms, the book also deals with practical problems such as Kirchhoff's and Mindlin's foundation plates, interaction between neighbouring structures, actual values of physical constants of subsoils and natural frequencies and shapes of foundation plates. Today, researchers and engineers can choose from a wide range of soil models, some fairly simple and others very elaborate. However, the gap which has long existed between geomechanical theory and everyday design practice still persists. The present book is intended to suit the practical needs of the designer by introducing an efficient subsoil model in which the surrounding soil is substituted by certain properties of the structure-soil interface. When a more precise solution is required, a more sophisticated model form can be used. Its additional degrees of deformation freedom can better express the behaviour of layered or generally unhomogeneous subsoil. As a result, designers will find that this book goes some way towards bridging the above-mentioned gap between structural design theory and day-to-day practice.

Sam Helwany ... 400 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March, 2007) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471791075 - ISBN-13: 978-0471791072 ...

A simplified approach to applying the Finite Element Method to geotechnical problems: Predicting soil behavior by constitutive equations that are based on experimental findings and embodied in numerical methods, such as the finite element method, is a significant aspect of soil mechanics. Engineers are able to solve a wide range of geotechnical engineering problems, especially inherently complex ones that resist traditional analysis. Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications provides civil engineering students and practitioners with a simple, basic introduction to applying the finite element method to soil mechanics problems.

Accessible to someone with little background in soil mechanics and finite element analysis, Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications explains the basic concepts of soil mechanics and then prepares the reader for solving geotechnical engineering problems using both traditional engineering solutions and the more versatile, finite element solutions. Topics covered include: Properties of Soil - Elasticity and Plasticity - Stresses in Soil - Consolidation - Shear Strength of Soil - Shallow Foundations - Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls - Piles and Pile Groups - Seepage. Taking a unique approach, the author describes the general soil mechanics for each topic, shows traditional applications of these principles with longhand solutions, and then presents finite element solutions for the same applications, comparing both. The book is prepared with ABAQUS® software applications to enable a range of readers to experiment firsthand with the principles described in the book (the software application files are available under "student resources" at www.wiley.com/college/helwany). By presenting both the traditional solutions alongside the FEM solutions, Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS® Applications is an ideal introduction to traditional soil mechanics and a guide to alternative solutions and emergent methods.

John Burland, Tim Chapman, Hilary Skinner, Michael Brown ...
750 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; (February, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727757091 - ISBN-13: 978-0727757098 ...

Many civil engineers leave university with some knowledge of applied mechanics, geology and some soil and rock mechanics but often a limited grounding in geotechnical engineering. A good geotechnical engineer needs to appreciate the balance between theoretical principles, practical experience and the uncertainties present when dealing with the ground in its natural state. The ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering is intended to address this need by delivering an authoritative and comprehensive reference providing the core geotechnical engineering principles, practical techniques, and the major questions engineers should keep in mind when dealing with real-world engineering challenges all within a consistently coherent framework. This volume looks at how to apply geotechnical knowledge in the construction process; tackling onsite, practical situations, including design.

Alan Williams ... 512 pages - Publisher: Professional Publications; 8th edition (June, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1591264960 - ISBN-13: 978-1591264965.

Comprehensive Coverage for the 16-Hour Structural Engineering Exam: The Structural Engineering Reference Manual prepares you for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam. It covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods. Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained. You will learn how to apply concepts pertaining to vertical and lateral forces by reviewing the 244 example problems. You will also strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 44 end-of-chapter practice problems. Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach. New for the 8th edition, both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods. Access to supportive information is just as important as knowledge and problem-solving efficiency. The Structural Engineering Reference Manual’s thorough index easily directs you to the codes and concepts you will need during the exam. Cross references to more than 700 equations, 60 tables, 190 figures, 8 appendices, and relevant codes will point you to additional support material when you need it.

Bentley STAAD Foundation Advanced CONNECT Edition Update 1 08.00.01.33 build 09/01/2017 [Size: 286 MB] ... Comprehensive Foundation Design Software: Get efficient foundation design and documentation using plant-specific design tools, multiple design codes with U.S. and metric bar sizes, design optimization, and automatic drawing generation. STAAD Foundation Advanced provides you with a streamlined workflow through its integration with STAAD.Pro or as a stand-alone application. You can design virtually any type of foundation, from basic to the most complex. Easily model complex or simple footings, such as plant foundations supporting vertical vessels, horizontal vessels, tanks and other footings + Quickly model common foundations such as isolated, combined, strip, pile caps, and many more + Simplify challenging scenarios such as vibrating machine foundation, lateral analysis of piers, or mat design using FEA + Efficiently use your structural model with the foundation model through integration with STAAD.Pro, including automatically synced changes in both models. Analyze gravity and lateral load: Design and analyze simple or complex structures for a wide range of loading conditions, including those induced by gravity such as dead and live loads, including skip conditions, in combination with lateral loads including wind and seismic. Analyze machine vibration and settlement: Analyze machine block foundation for dynamic loading. Leverage wizard-based input for faster FEA solids model creation, including rotating and reciprocating machines, various loading, and soil spring options. Perform in-depth analysis review using dynamic graphs and detailed formulae in reports. Analyze steady state dynamic performance: Increase performance up to 2,000 times faster with STAAD’s advanced stiffness matrix solving application. Tackle large geometric models with multiple load cases without compromising analysis quality. Achieve top-notch performance for dynamic analysis. Design foundations to international standards: Design a wide variety of foundations, from simple spread footings to complicated mats and specialized machinery pads. Complete your designs with confidence thanks to extensive support of U.S. and international standards.

Xiangfu Chen ... 430 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2011 edition (October, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642155693 - ISBN-13: 978-3642155697 ...

"Settlement Calculation on High-Rise Buildings: Theory and Application" discusses, for the first time, the latest developments in settlement calculation theory and case studies including analysis and research results for more than thirty high-rise buildings with a height of 100m-420m. Rigorously reviewed, this book provides a number of useful methods and a unique practical perspective on settlement calculation of high-rise buildings. It covers soft soil constitutive model and computation parameters, the theory of soil stress and strain, and new methods of settlement calculation in super long pile and space-varying rigidity group piles, box(raft), pile-box(raft), diaphragm wall-pile-box(raft) and rock foundation on high-rise buildings. This book is a useful design and construction resource for scientists and engineers, as well as for professionals in structural mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

Guy SANGLERAT, Gilbert OLIVARI, Bernard CAMBOU ... 
Volume1: Physical Characteristics of Soils, Plasticity, Settlement Calculations, Interpretation of in-Situ Tests. 306 pages - Publisher: Elsevier Science; (September, 1984) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444566848 - ISBN-13: 978-0444566843 ...

This uniquely exhaustive 2-volume compilation of problems encountered in the daily practice of soil mechanics and foundation engineering is a must for students and geotechnical engineers alike. It contains detailed solutions to more than 150 typical problems, clearly illustrated with numerous diagrams and drawings, and graded according to difficulty. All problems are real-life examples taken from the authors' own experience and covering the whole range of soil mechanics and foundation engineering sub-fields. For practising geotechnical and civil engineers, it is an invaluable guide and reference, while specialists in soil mechanics will find answers to problems which are rarely to be found in the technical literature.