{"product_id":"9781461374749","title":"Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDuncan, Chester I.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers, Second  Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical guide to the technology of soil mechanics  and foundations, and the application of that technology to the design  and construction process. This text provides an up-to-date overview of  the classification of soils, the design of foundations, and the  behavior of soils under load. Particular emphasis has been given to  the subject of piles, piers, and caissons, and to the design and  details of construction of basement and retaining walls. \u003cbr\u003e  New to this edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Expanded coverage of  shear strength of soils, settlement analysis, and expansive soil.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Design requirements for prestressed tiebacks, tiedowns, and  rock anchors. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExpansion of information on pile driving  techniques including the use of the Engineering News Formula.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  A table of British-metric conversions. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Many new solved problems  and illustrations. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e   In addition to the numerous new  improvements, the author also includes: effects of high water tables  on architectural and engineering considerations, design of shear keys  used in the transfer of lateral earth pressure from a wall to the  supporting element, various drainage alternatives to the structural  treatment of adjacent footings, and much more. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eSoils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers, Second  Edition\u003c\/em\u003e can be used in advanced undergraduate and graduate level  courses offered in architectural engineering and civil engineering, as  well as be used as a reference book by practicing architects,  insurance adjusters and attorneys who litigate or adjudicate claims  involving soils and foundations. \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2012-09-27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ISBN-10: 9781461374749\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461374749\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4615-5417-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 408\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44358759743628,"sku":"9781461374749","price":153.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461374749.jpg?v=1755113525","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781461374749","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}