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Structural foundations manual for low-rise buildings / M.F. Atkinson.

By: Boca Raton, Florida, USA : CRC Press, ©2018Edition: Second editionDescription: ix, 253 pages : illustrations ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 0415266432 (alk. paper)
  • 9781138609105 (pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 624.15 At54  23 2018
LOC classification:
  • TH2101 .A88 2003
Online resources:
Contents:
Preface. Examples. 1. Site Investigations. 2. Foundation design. 3. Foundations in cohesive soils. 4. Foundations in sands and gravels. 5. Building in mining localities. 6. Sites with trees. 7. Developing on sloping sites. 8. Building on filled ground. 9 Ground improvement. 10. Building up to existing buildings. 11. Contaminated land.
Summary: This book provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. A wealth of expert information and advice is brought together dealing with the key aspects a designer must consider in order to achieve effective and economic foundation designs. This second edition of Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been completely updated in line with the new government guidelines on contaminated land and brown-field sites. The book includes well-detailed design solutions and calculations, actual case histories, illustrations, design charts and check lists, making it a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students who have to deal with foundations for low-rise buildings on sites with difficult ground conditions.Summary: Atkinson provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground.Summary: This book provides practical solutions for the design of foundations for low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. It will be a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students.
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General Reference General Reference College Library General Reference Section GC GRef 624.15 At54 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan HNU002335

This edition originally published: London: Spon, 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface. Examples. 1. Site Investigations. 2. Foundation design. 3. Foundations in cohesive soils. 4. Foundations in sands and gravels. 5. Building in mining localities. 6. Sites with trees. 7. Developing on sloping sites. 8. Building on filled ground. 9 Ground improvement. 10. Building up to existing buildings. 11. Contaminated land.

This book provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. A wealth of expert information and advice is brought together dealing with the key aspects a designer must consider in order to achieve effective and economic foundation designs. This second edition of Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been completely updated in line with the new government guidelines on contaminated land and brown-field sites. The book includes well-detailed design solutions and calculations, actual case histories, illustrations, design charts and check lists, making it a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students who have to deal with foundations for low-rise buildings on sites with difficult ground conditions.

Atkinson provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground.

This book provides practical solutions for the design of foundations for low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. It will be a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students.

College of Engineering and Computer Studies Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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