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Foundation Design discusses fundamental concepts in the design of foundations. As with the author's 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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hodgkinson, Allan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Architectural Press, 1986.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Foundation Design discusses fundamental concepts in the design of foundations. As with the author's 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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-124) and index.
ISBN:9781483161846
1483161846