An Introduction to Foundations of Structures - Softcover

Guyer, J. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1512239151 ISBN 13: 9781512239157

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

This publication provides over 275 pages of technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKFILL FOR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES, 2. BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS, 3. DEEP FOUNDATIONS, 4. EARTHWORK FOR FOUNDATIONS, 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND ROCK, 6. EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES, 7. FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS IN EXPANSIVE SOILS, 8. FOUNDATION DESIGN IN COLD REGIONS , 9. FOUNDATIONS ON FILL AND BACKFILLING, 10. FOUNDATIONS IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION

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About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1512239151
• ISBN 13: 9781512239157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 292