Author : Michael F. Atkinson
Release : 2003-11-04
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 432/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings by : Michael F. Atkinson
Download or read book Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings written by Michael F. Atkinson. This book was released on 2003-11-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides practical and buildable solutions for the design of foundations for housing and other low-rise buildings, especially those on abnormal or poor ground. A wealth of expert information and advice is brought together dealing with the key aspects a designer must consider in order to achieve effective and economic foundation designs. This second edition of Structural Foundations Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been completely updated in line with the new government guidelines on contaminated land and brown-field sites. The book includes well-detailed design solutions and calculations, actual case histories, illustrations, design charts and check lists, making it a user-friendly reference for contractors, structural engineers, architects and students who have to deal with foundations for low-rise buildings on sites with difficult ground conditions.
