Soils in Construction

by W.L. Schroeder, Don C. Warrington, S. E. Dickenson, et al.

Book Overview

This book uses only simple mathematics and emphasizes applications to explore the nature of soils and how they can influence certain construction operations. An introduction to soil materials is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130489174
• ISBN13: 9780130489173
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.2"

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Table of Contents

This is only Table of Contents of 5th edition. Not any rate or review. Table of Contents I. SOIL MATERIALS. 1. Physical Character of Soil Constituents. 2. Natural Soil Deposits. 3. Soil Index Properties. 4. Soil Classification. 5. Stress Analysis and Engineering Properties. II. EARTHWORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. 6. The Contract and Contract Documents. 7. Interpretation of Soils Reports. 8. Embankment Construction and Control. 9. Dewatering. 10. Excavations and Excavation Supports. 11. Foundation Construction. 12. Construction Access and Haul Roads. Appendix A: Laboratory Testing Exercises. Appendix B: Pile Hammer Specifications. Problem Solutions. Index.