Foundation Treatment Manual: Second Edition

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Features: This book systematically and comprehensively summarizes new experiences in foundation treatment in China, introducing various foundation treatment methods applied in the country, including their reinforcement principles, design and calculation methods, construction techniques, and quality inspection. It also includes numerous engineering case studies. The manual essentially reflects the level of foundation treatment in China. The book is divided into 14 chapters, covering topics such as: General Introduction, Replacement Method, Drainage Consolidation Method, Soil Pile and Lime-soil Pile Method, Sand and Gravel Pile Method, Vibroflotation Method, Dynamic Compaction Method, Grouting Method, High-Velocity Jet Grouting Method, Deep Mixing Method, Lime Pile Method, Reinforcement Method, Anchoring Method, and Underpinning Method, among others. Each chapter includes references, and the book features a list of main symbols at the beginning, as well as a glossary and index at the end. The book was written by over 30 experts, scholars, and engineers from China. It is suitable for design and construction personnel engaged in foundation treatment, as well as for engineering surveyors, building structure designers, and students and teachers of relevant disciplines in universities and colleges.