A comprehensive reference on bridge and building foundations, with practical guidance for engineers and contractors.
This edition covers wood and concrete piles, caissons, cofferdams, sheet-piling, and the pneumatic methods used in both bridges and buildings.
The book blends historical context with detailed, hands-on information on design, construction, and testing. You’ll find clear explanations of piling types, driving equipment, bracing, and cutting edges, along with methods for assessing bearing power and choosing the right foundation type for complex sites.
- Learn about timber, concrete, and metal piles, their advantages, and how they are driven and tested.
- Explore cofferdams, sheet-piling, and caissons, including pneumatic caisson practice for bridges and buildings.
- Understand bearing capacity formulas, time and cost analyses, and practical design considerations.
- Discover exploration methods, sub-surface investigations, and references to a broad range of foundation materials and techniques.
Ideal for readers of foundation design, construction practice, and civil engineering reference work, this edition supports students and professionals seeking solid, applicable guidance.