An Introduction to Modern Techniques in Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering - Hardcover

Kurian, Nainan; Kurian, Nainan P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1842657909 ISBN 13: 9781842657904

Publisher: Alpha Science, 2013

Synopsis

Representing a unique approach to the vast array of topics in modern geotechnical and foundation engineering this book presents across eight chapters subjects such as, special and new Foundations, new retaining techniques, applications of geosynthetics and an array of other topics. Between them they cover a survey of topics alongside areas of modern geotechnical interest at the international level. The case histories include the foundations of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the geotechnical intervention in the restoration of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the construction of the Suez and Panama Canals, making it an interesting addition to the library of anyone involved in the geotechnical and structural engineering communities.

Table of Contents

• Foreword
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• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Special Foundations
• New Foundations
• New Soil Retaining Techniques
• Geosynthetics and their Applications in Geotechnical Engineering
• Special Ground Improvement Methods
• Advanced Field Tests in Geotechnical Engineering
• Some Additional Topics of Geotechnical Engineering Interest
• Some Important Case Histories relating to Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
• Subject Index
• Author Index.

About this title

About the Author

Nainan Kurian.: Professor of Civil Engineering (Retd.) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Science
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842657909
• ISBN 13: 9781842657904
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384