Earth Anchors

by Braja M. Das

Book Overview

Anchors are primarily used in the construction of foundations of earth-supported and earth-retaining structures. The fundamental reason for using earth anchors in construction is to transmit the outwardly directed load to the soil at a greater depth and/or farther away from the structure. Although earth anchors have been used in practice for several hundred years, proper theoretical developments for purposes of modern engineering designs have taken...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604270772
• ISBN13: 9781604270778
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: J. Ross Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"