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Pile Design and Construction Practiceby Michael J. Tomlinson; John Woodward
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 200.00An essential handbook for engineers responsible for undertaking the design and construction of piled foundations for building and civil engineering projects and students seeking comprehensive information on the subject. This updated fifth edition includes the latest revision of Eurocode 7, the BS Code of Practice for Maritime Structures and recently introduced piling equipment and methods. more...
Groundwater Lowering in Constructionby P.M. Cashman; Sarah Graves
Spon Press 2001; US$ 260.00Groundwater Lowering in Construction outlines the practical aspects of groundwater lowering which are of assistance for the successful and economical completion of construction projects. more...
Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildingsby M. F. Atkinson
Spon Press 2003; US$ 170.00This book provides practical solutions for the design of foundations for low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. It will be a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students. more...
Pile Design and Construction Practiceby M.J. Tomlinson
Spon Press 1993; US$ 330.00The fourth edition of this well-known book is fully revised and up-dated. It deals comprehensively with every aspect of design and construction of all types of piled foundation. A key feature of this book is the large number of worked examples, many more...
Foundations on Rockby Duncan Wyllie
Spon Press 1999; US$ 260.00This is the second edition of the successful Foundations on Rock, and is an up-to-date practical reference book describing current engineering practice in the investigation, design and construction of foundations on rock. more...
Ground Improvementby Mike Moseley; Klaus Kirsch
Spon Press 2004; US$ 210.00The second edition of this well established book continues to provide an international overview of the major techniques in ground improvement. more...
Chemical Grouting and Soil Stabilizationby Reuben H. Karol
Marcel Dekker Inc 2003; US$ 199.95Following shifting trends from remedial to preventive uses of grouting practices, this edition edition covers all aspects of chemical grouting methods and applications, highlighting new ground improvement techniques as well as innovations in soil modification and stabilization procedures. more...
Shaft Engineeringby Metallurgy Institution of Mining
Routledge 1989; US$ 360.00This text is taken from papers presented at the Shaft Engineering conference, organized by the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy in association with the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Mining Engineers. more...
Earth Pressure And Earth-retaining Structuresby C.R.I. Clayton
Taylor & Francis 1993; US$ 395.00Retaining structures form an important component of many civil engineering and geotechnical engineering projects, and careful design and construction of these structures is essential for safety and longevity. In this new edition, all sections have more...
Ground Improvementby Professor Buddhima Indraratna; Professor Jian J Chu
Elsevier 2005; US$ 275.00The first book of its kind, providing over thirty real-life case studies of ground improvement projects selected by the worlds top experts in ground improvement from around the globe. Volume 3 of the highly regarded Elsevier Geo-engineering book series coordinated by the Series Editor: Professor John A Hudson FREng. An extremely reader friendly chapter format. Discusses wider economical and environmental issues facing scientists in the ground improvement. Ground improvement has been both a science and art, with significant developments observed through ancient history. From the use of straw as blended infill with soils for additional strength during the ancient Roman civilizations, and the use of elephants for compaction of... more...









