Foundation Engineering Handbook 2/E
The latest information on foundation engineering, design, construction, and codeThis practical resource offers complete coverage of foundation engineering, emphasizing the geotechnical aspects and the use of the 2006 International Building Code.Foundation Engineering Handbookexplains how to develop a complete program of foundation investigation, conduct geotechnical field and laboratory studies, and analyze data for the design of foundations.  Evaluating construction and preparing foundation engineering reports is also covered.Covers these and other key topics:Soil mechanicsField testingEarth slope stability evaluationSeismic analysis2006 International Building CodeCOMPLETE COVERAGE OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERINGIntroductionGeotechnical engineeringSubsurface ExplorationLaboratory TestingSoil MechanicsDesignShallow and Deep FoundationsBearing Capacity of FoundationsSettlement of FoundationsConsolidationFoundations on Expansive SoilSlope StabilityRetaining WallsFoundation Deterioration and CrackingGeotechnical Earthquake Engineering for SoilsGeotechnical Earthquake Engineering for Foundations and Retaining WallsConstructionGrading and Other Soil Improvement MethodsFoundation Excavation, Underpinning, and Field Load TestsGeosynthesis and Instrumentation2006 International Building CodeRegulations for SoilsRegulations for Foundations--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.