Book Description
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.
Features and Benefits
Is an authoritative reference guide and manual for the
practising engineer
Contains all essential information for practical foundation design
Real-life case studies help the student to relate theoretical
principles to practice
Contains many worked examples with clear explanations
Includes an introduction to computer-aided design
NEW and updated design methods
NEW finalised Eurocode 7 requirements
NEW BRE/CIRIA classification and research
Synopsis
Foundation Design and ConstructionMJ TomlinsonFoundation 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. Features- is an authoritative reference guide
and manual for the practising engineer- contains all essential
information for practical foundation design- real-life case
studies help the student to relate theoretical principles to
practice- contains many worked examples with clear explanations -
includes an introduction to computer-aided design- NEW and updated
design methods- NEW finalised Eurocode 7 requirements- NEW BRE/CIRIA
classification and research Foundation Design and Construction is
a key course text for all civil engineering students reading the
specialist subjects of geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics
and engineering geology. It is also an essential reference work
for practising civil engineers, consulting engineers and
government authorities.MJ Tomlinson has over fifty years of
practical experience as a contractor's engineer and as a
consulting engineer in private practice specializing in
foundations and earthworks.
From the Back Cover
Foundation Design and Construction
MJ Tomlinson
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.
Features
- is an authoritative reference guide and manual for the
practising engineer
- contains all essential information for practical foundation
design
- real-life case studies help the student to relate theoretical
principles to practice
- contains many worked examples with clear explanations
- includes an introduction to computer-aided design
- NEW and updated design methods
- NEW finalised Eurocode 7 requirements
- NEW BRE/CIRIA classification and research
Foundation Design and Construction is a key course text for all
civil engineering students reading the specialist subjects of
geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics and engineering geology.
It is also an essential reference work for practising civil
engineers, consulting engineers and government authorities.
MJ Tomlinson has over fifty years of practical experience as a
contractor's engineer and as a consulting engineer in private
practice specializing in foundations and earthworks.
About the Author
MJ Tomlinson has over forty years of practical experience as a
contractor's engineer and as a consulting engineer in private
practice specializing in foundations and earthworks.
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