Earth retention systems /

"An understanding of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems is essential for everyone in the construction and engineering community. Written by an industry expert with three decades' experience, this detailed handbook presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation o...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Macnab, Alan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2002]
Edition:First edition.
Series:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:
Earthwork.
Shoring and underpinning.
Structural engineering.
Lateral loads.
Retaining walls > Design and construction.
Earth pressure.
Soil nailing.
Soil mechanics.
Groundwater flow.
Retaining walls > Design and construction > Equipment and supplies.
Anchorage (Structural engineering) > Testing.
Structural engineering > Tables.
Industrial safety > Law and legislation.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"An understanding of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems is essential for everyone in the construction and engineering community. Written by an industry expert with three decades' experience, this detailed handbook presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of these complex systems." "Invaluable to firms involved in earth excavation, geotechnical and structural engineers, field supervisors, as well as safety officers, here is the definitive reference for anyone involved in the process of earth retention."--Jacket.
Item Description:Print version c2002.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 531 pages) : illustrations.
Also available in print edition.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0071373314 (print-ISBN)
0071449728
9780071373319

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