Basics of Retaining Wall Design 11th Edition: A design guide for earth retaining structures

Brooks, Hugh

ISBN 10: 0976836475 / ISBN 13: 9780976836476

Published by HBA Publications, Incorporated, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basics of Retaining Wall Design 11th Edition: A design guide for earth retaining structures
• Publisher: HBA Publications, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976836475
• ISBN 13: 9780976836476
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

UPDATED AND EXPANDED NEW 11TH EDITION. Design guide for earth retaining structures covers nearly every type of earth retaining structure: cantilevered, counterfort, restrained (basement walls), gravity, segmental, sheet pile, soldier pile, and others. Current building code requirements are referenced throughout. Topics include types of retaining structures, basic soil mechanics, design of concrete and masonry walls, lateral earth pressures, seismic design, surcharges, pile and pier foundations, Gabion walls and swimming pool walls. Fourteen varied design examples. Comprehensive Appendix with Glossary of terminology. 257 pages. 8-1/2x11 paperback.