Foundation Design discusses fundamental concepts in the design of foundations. As with the authors previous work; the AJ Handbook of Building Structure; the emphasis is on practical matters and; while every architect may not aspire to more complicated designs; with the aid of this book he will be able to talk with more authority to his engineer. The book begins with an introduction to the properties rocks and soils; including sands and gravels; clays; and silts and peat. This is followed by discussions of the site investigation process; soil mechanics; and the principles of foundation design. Separate chapters cover foundation types (spread foundations and piles); foundation hazards and construction problems; and underpinning. Examples of foundation design are presented; such as simple bases; a column on the edge of a building; and examples of piling. The final two chapters discuss specifications for mass bases; reinforced pads; and trench foundations and pile caps; information to be given when inviting piling tenders; and the supervision of site works.
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