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OverviewSoils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers provides in-depth, yet simplified, information on the more commonly encountered aspects of soils mechanics and foundations. It also redefines and clarifies many frequently misunderstood aspects of soil mechanics and foundations such as the actual failure mode of footing due to excessive vertical or lateral pressure theory and the effect of groundwater. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chester I. DuncanPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992 ISBN: 9781475765472ISBN 10: 1475765479 Pages: 362 Publication Date: 14 April 1993 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface. Classification of soils. Physical properties of soils. Subsurface soil exploration. Allowable soil bearing pressure. Spread footings. Piles, piers and caissons. Lateral earth pressure. Walls - construction details. Walls - design considerations. Soil compaction. Expansive clay. Characteristics of rock. Appendices. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |