Building foundation and subgrade

Author: Wu Xiangxing
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Publish Date: 1997-01-01
Features: This book includes ten chapters: Introduction, Physical Properties and Classification of Foundations (Rock), Stress and Deformation of Foundations, Shear Strength of Soil, Stability of Soil Slopes and Earth Pressure Theory, Engineering Geology Investigation, Bearing Capacity of Foundations for Shallow Foundations, Shallow Foundations, Pile Foundations, Underground Continuous Walls and Foundation Support Structures, and Treatment of Soft Ground. It reflects the main content of the course taught by the author at the School of Civil Engineering, South China University of Technology, the author's teaching experience, certain research achievements, and engineering practical experience. Additionally, it includes the main provisions of national standards and recommended industry standards published between 1989 and 1995 related to the foundation and subgrade of the construction industry. The book is theoretical and practical, concise and easy to learn, and can be used for teaching purposes in universities and part-time universities with different academic systems. It can also be used by technical personnel in the construction industry.