Deep excavations in densely populated urban areas around the world pose specific challenges due to the increasingly complex conditions in which they are undertaken. The construction of underground car...
Read MoreThe Engineering of Foundations incorporates theory into real world practice. The text emphasizes conceptual understanding and avoids an oversimplistic treatment of the subject. Estimation of soil para...
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Read MoreHonors Dr John H Schmertmann, Professor Emeritus and P E, for his contributions to civil engineering. This book presents his biography, a list of his students and writings, followed by reprints of his...
Read MoreGround improvement is an established technique in foundation engineering. In recent decades, modern methods of ground improvement have utilised explosives, impact energy, thermal treatment of the soil...
Read MoreRedevelopment and regeneration of urban areas have left a legacy of old foundations, congested underground space and archaeological artefacts. This legacy compromises new developments and the project...
Read MoreThis Handbook has been developed as part of the Reuse of Foundations for Urban Sites (RuFUS) research project part-funded by the European Commission. The project draws together experience of reusing f...
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