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Modern Underpinning reveals practical methods for protecting adjacent structures during deep excavations
This authoritative guide explains how engineers solve the big challenges of underpinning when nearby buildings, subways, or tunnels are at risk. It blends historical context with proven techniques used in major projects, showing how theory becomes reliable practice on the ground.
Readers will gain a clear, hands‑on view of underpinning as a practical discipline. The book covers how to plan, price, and execute underpinning work, from defining the scope to safely transferring loads to new piers, piles, and grillages. It emphasizes methods that minimize risk, protect existing structures, and keep construction moving in tight urban spaces.
With numerous real‑world examples and step‑by‑step descriptions, this edition highlights techniques for sinking pits, driving piles, wedging, and creating durable grillages. It also explains how temporary supports and clever framing help keep elevated structures and subway lines safe as foundations are renewed.
- How underpinning contracts evolved to include specific payment for safeguarding buildings.
- Methods for sinking pits, creating grout‑sealed joints, and transferring loads to new foundations.
- Techniques for piling, wedging, and using steel or concrete elements in grillages.
- Strategies for temporarily supporting large structures, including elevated railroad columns.
Ideal for readers of engineering practice, construction planning, and city‑scale redevelopment, this book equips professionals to tackle underpinning with confidence.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of underpinning, a crucial construction technique used to safeguard buildings and structures from the risks posed by nearby excavations. The author, drawing upon extensive firsthand experience, meticulously chronicles the evolution of underpinning methods from the early 20th century to the more sophisticated practices of the time. With a focus on the challenges and triumphs encountered during the construction of the New York City subway system, this work offers invaluable insights into the practical application of underpinning in diverse and demanding scenarios. From shoring and needling techniques to the innovative use of steel grillages and concrete-filled piles, the book explores a wide range of approaches, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and suitability for different situations. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the underpinning process, emphasizing the importance of careful planning, meticulous execution, and the integration of various techniques to ensure the stability and integrity of structures. The author's expertise shines through as they delve into the complexities of load distribution, soil mechanics, and the selection of appropriate materials and equipment. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of engineers and contractors in overcoming the challenges posed by urban development and infrastructure projects. The insights and knowledge shared within its pages remain relevant, offering valuable guidance for contemporary construction professionals navigating the complexities of underpinning in the built environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332059843_0
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