Foundation engineering for expansive soils

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Nelson, John D.
• Kuo, Chieh Chao
• Overton, Daniel D.
• Nelson, Erik J.

Publisher

Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc , 2015

Language

English

ISBN

9780470581520

Series

Subject(s)

• FOUNDATIONS
• SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION
• SWELLING SOILS

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 370-371 . Index: p. 373-385

Abstract

Your guide to the design and construction of foundations on expansive soils

Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils fills a significant gap in the current literature by presenting coverage of the design and construction of foundations for expansive soils. Written by an expert author team with nearly 70 years of combined industry experience, this important new work is the only modern guide to the subject, describing proven methods for identifying and analyzing expansive soils and developing foundation designs appropriate for specific locations.

Expansive soils are found worldwide and are the leading cause of damage to structural roads. The primary problem that arises with regard to expansive soils is that deformations are significantly greater than in non-expansive soils and the size and direction of the deformations are difficult to predict. Now, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils gives engineers and contractors coverage of this subject from a design perspective, rather than a theoretical one. Plus, they'll have access to case studies covering the design and construction of foundations on expansive salts from both commercial and residential projects.

Provides a succinct introduction to the basics of expansive soils and their threats
Includes information on both shallow and deep foundation design
Profiles soil remediation techniques, backed-up with numerous case studies
Covers the most commonly used laboratory tests and site investigation techniques used for establishing the physical properties of expansive soils
If you're a practicing civil engineer, geotechnical engineer or contractor, geologist, structural engineer, or an upper-level undergraduate or graduate student of one of these disciplines, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils is a must-have addition to your library of resources.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxv, 385 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–8)
Chapter 2 Nature of Expansive Soils (pages 9–58)
Chapter 3 Site Investigation (pages 59–73)
Chapter 4 Soil Suction (pages 74–118)
Chapter 5 State of Stress and Constitutive Relationships (pages 119–126)
Chapter 6 Oedometer Testing (pages 127–151)
Chapter 7 Water Migration in Expansive Soils (pages 152–181)
Chapter 8 Computation of Predicted Heave (pages 182–226)
Chapter 9 General Considerations for Foundation and Floor Design (pages 227–257)
Chapter 10 Soil Treatment and Moisture Control (pages 258–294)
Chapter 11 Design Methods for Shallow Foundations (pages 295–319)
Chapter 12 Design Methods for Deep Foundations (pages 320–350)
Chapter 13 Floors and Exterior Flatwork (pages 351–362)
Chapter 14 Lateral Pressure on Earth Retaining Structures (pages 363–371)
Index (pages 373–385)

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