Underpinning and Retention

By G.S. Littlejohn and S. Thorburn

The failure of foundations leads to distortion of building superstructures and a loss of structural integrity. If allowed to continue unchecked, this process will lead ultimately to non-serviceability and demolition. The chief and most successful remedial measure is to underpin the structure and restore full or partial structural integrity. Various underpinning methods exist, and choosing a particular method or selection of methods is the job of the engineer. Consistent with the underpinning procedure is the need to retain the affected structure plus the surrounding ground and/or buildings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367865955
• ISBN13: 9780367865955
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"