Design and Repair of Residential and Light Commercial Foundations
| Author | : Robert Wade Brown |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Companies |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015015154738 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Design and Repair of Residential and Light Commercial Foundations written by Robert Wade Brown and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1990 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text will guide the soil and foundation engineer as well as the general building contractor, using the background on the basics of soil mechanics, on how to properly design and construct a light concrete slab-on-grade foundation for a particular site and soil condition. Background theory and knowledge on basic soil mechanics will also be provided. In addition, the book will explain what to do when things go wrong - for example, as often happens with expansive clay soils, including the latest chemical and mechanical technologies available for soil and foundation stabilization. Useful tips are given for foundation inspection.
