| Description |
xi, 531 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
McGraw-Hill handbooks |
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McGraw-Hill handbooks.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 521-522) and index. |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Types of Excavations -- Ch. 3. Types of Shoring Systems -- Ch. 4. Lateral Support -- Ch. 5. Facing -- Ch. 6. Shoring Uses -- Ch. 7. Investigations -- Ch. 8. Engineering Properties of Retained Soils -- Ch. 9. Forces on Walls -- Ch. 10. Failure Modes of Shoring -- Ch. 11. Design Methods -- Ch. 12. Ground Water Control -- Ch. 13. Installation Equipment and Techniques -- Ch. 14. Load Testing of Anchors -- Ch. 15. Monitoring -- Ch. 16. OSHA Regulations (Standards -- 29CFR) -- Ch. 17. Computer Design -- Ch. 18. Tables -- Ch. 19. Bibliography. |
| Summary |
"An understanding of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems is essential for everyone in the construction and engineering community. Written by an industry expert with three decades' experience, this detailed handbook presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of these complex systems." "Invaluable to firms involved in earth excavation, geotechnical and structural engineers, field supervisors, as well as safety officers, here is the definitive reference for anyone involved in the process of earth retention."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Earthwork -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Shoring and underpinning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Structural engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Cover Title |
Earth retention systems handbook |
| ISBN |
0071373314 |
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9780071373319 |
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