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Foundations on Rock
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | N/A |
| Dust Jacket Protection: | N/A |
| Edition: | 2nd Edition |
| Signature: | None |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | E & FN Spon |
| Publication Year: | 1992 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| ISBN: | 9780367865757 |
| Book ID: | 030927 |
| Catalogue(s): | Engineering, Construction and History of Engineering |
Second edition. xx, 402pp, with many charts, diagrams etc in text. In strong card covers. 4to. Gently rounded on corners and spine ends. Ex reference library with usual markings on fore-edge, front and rear endpapers and minor library annotations and stamps on title page, copyright page and first page of contents, else internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
A practical reference book describing engineering practice in the investigation, design and construction of foundations on rock, focussing on the effect of geology on the stability and settlement of rock foundations. The main topics covered are characteristics of rock foundations; structural geology; rock strength and deformities; investigations in situ and testing methodology; bearing capacity; foundations stability; foundations of gravity and embankment dams; rock socketed piers; tension foundations and construction methods.
