2nd Edition

Analysis, Design and Construction of Foundations

By Yung Ming Cheng, Chi Wai Law, Leilei Liu Copyright 2024
712 Pages 369 Color & 292 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

712 Pages 369 Color & 292 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

712 Pages 369 Color & 292 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Analysis, Design and Construction of Foundations covers the key concepts in the analysis and design of foundation systems, balancing theory with engineering practice. The book examines in depth the methods used for the analysis, design and construction of shallow foundations, deep foundations, excavation and lateral support systems, slope stability and stabilization and ground monitoring for... Read more

1. Introduction to Geotechnical Analysis, Site Investigation and Insitu Tests.

2. Ultimate Limit State Analysis of Shallow Foundation.

3. Serviceability Limit State of Shallow Foundation.

4. Analysis and Design of Footing, Raft Foundation and Pile Cap.

5. Excavation and Lateral Support System (ELS).

6. Piling Foundation Design and Construction.

7. Slope Stability Analysis and Stabilization.

8. Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering.

Biography

Prof. Y.M. Cheng is the director of Smart Site Limited and part professor in the University of Hong Kong.

Ir. C.W. Law is an experienced structural design engineer in high-rise buildings, deep basements and various types of foundations who also possesses teaching experience and author of a number of number of academic papers, design manuals and handbooks.

Dr. Leilei Liu is an associate professor in Geological Engineering at Central South University, China.