Foundation Behavior and Repair: Residential and Light Construction

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Author : Robert Wade Brown
Genre : Foundations

Summary : Brown provides a comprehensive source of information on foundation construction and behaviour in residential and light commercial structures, including foundation design, evaluation guidelines, site preparation and the chemistry of cement

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Author : M. Y. L. Chew
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : This study describes current construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It discusses the construction sequence of the various proprietary systems and their merits and disadvantages.

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Author : Yit Lin Michael Chew
Genre : Architecture

Summary : This book introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It attempts to acquaint readers with the methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of tall buildings.The text progresses through the stages of site investigation, excavation and foundations, basement construction, structural systems for the superstructure, site and material handling, wall and floor construction, cladding and roof construction. The construction sequence, merits and limitations of the various proprietary systems commonly used in these respective stages are discussed. This third edition also includes several new topics not covered in the previous edition.

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Author : Robert Wade Brown
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : All aspects of foundation behavior, design, failure, and repair are covered in this complete guide. Topics of concern include water behavior in soils; land planning and site preparation; soil mechanics; general properties of concrete; foundation design; soil stabilization; foundation failure; foundation repair procedures; preventive maintenance; foundation inspection and evaluation; and foundation engineering. 130 illustrations are provided, as is an index.

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Author : Robert Wade Brown
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : The #1 guide to foundation repair This book offers the most authoritative source of information on repairing damaged foundations, with excellent advice on maintenance and preventative measures designed to avoid the need for repair. You get state-of-the-art methods in foundation repair; clear guidance on choosing the right methods for the job; up-to-date techniques for preventing, evaluating, and reversing damage from expansive soils; expert instruction in hands-on techniques such as shimming interior pier caps and underpinning perimeter beams; help with mudjacking, deep pressure grouting, and chemical stabilization; foundation troubleshooting tips; preventative measures, including drainage, moisture barriers, and vegetation control; establishing the need for repair - plus help with estimates.

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Author : Robert T. Ratay
Genre : House & Home

Summary : Begin a lucrative career as a forensic structural engineer Looking into the causes of structural deficiencies and failures of buildings, bridges, and other constructed facilities, rendering opinions, and testifying in judicial proceedings, has become a field of professional practice all its own. Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, edited by Robert T. Ratay, tells you how to become proficient in this area, providing you with procedures, lists of what to watch out for, how to deal with clients, and more. In this only comprehensive guide to the subject, well-known experts explain everything you need to know, from design and construction codes, standards and regulations and technical and legal steps, to engineering analysis of structural defects and failures in steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures, stone and precast cladding, foundations and retaining walls, and temporary structures.