Geotechnics for Developing Africa: Proceedings of the 12th regional conference for Africa on soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, Durban, South Africa, 25-27 October 1999

Blight, G.E. (Edited by)/ Fourie, A.B. (Edited by)/ Wardle, G.R. (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 9058090825 / ISBN 13: 9789058090829

Published by Aa Balkema, 1999

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1st edition. 698 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geotechnics for Developing Africa: Proceedings of the 12th regional conference for Africa on soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, Durban, South Africa, 25-27 October 1999
• Publisher: Aa Balkema
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9058090825
• ISBN 13: 9789058090829
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.46 kilograms

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Synopsis

The proceedings represent a valuable reference on geotechnical problems peculiar to Africa and for engineering solutions to local problems. Topics covered are: Foundation engineering and lateral support; Methods of design and analysis; Monitoring, laboratory and field testing; Municipal, industrial and mining waste and environmental geotechnics; Soil improvement; Transportation geotechnics; Case studies.

The proceedings are also an invaluable source of data on the properties of African soils, the properties of residual and tropical soils, as well as climate related problems.

About the Author

G.E. Blight (Edited by) , A.B. Fourie (Edited by) , G.R. Wardle (Edited by)