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Construction Guide for Soils and Foundations, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 978-0-471-80486-4
Hardcover
304 pages
January 1991
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CONCEPTS.

Regarding Soil.

Soil Behavior.

Unusual Soils.

APPLICATIONS.

Available General Information.

Available Subsurface Information.

Subsurface Exploration.

Subsurface Sampling.

Geophysical Exploration.

Soil and Rock Characteristics.

Tests of Soil Samples.

The Soils Report.

Field Tests.

Excavations.

Shoring and Bracing.

Backfills.

Foundations.

Settlement.

Pile Foundations.

Site Grading.

Compaction of Soil.

Floor Slabs.

Landslides.

Retaining Structures.

Linings and Membranes.

Potential Damage.

Grouting and Chemical Injection.

Legal Aspects of Construction Operation.

Construction Specifications.

References.

Subject Index.

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