| Publisher |
PHI Learning |
| Publication Year |
2009 |
| ISBN-13 |
9788120335882 |
| ISBN-10 |
9788120335882 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
340 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
522 |
The book analyses the various types of foundations, namely isolated footing, strip foundation and raft foundation, and their structural design. It discusses piled foundation, the types and behaviour of piles in various soils (cohesive and cohesionless), and their bearing capacity. The book also includes the analysis, design and construction of diaphragm wall foundation used in highway and railway tunnels, multi-storey basement and underground metro stations. In addition, it includes the analysis and design of sheet piling foundation, retaining wall and bridge pier foundation
Karuna Moy Ghosh
Karuna Moy Ghosh, CEng, FIStructE (London), MIE (India) Civil Engineering, formerly Chief Structural Engineer in Kaiser Engineers, Inc. and also Mott MacDonald Group (UK) and W.S. Atkins and Partners (India), served for more than forty years in the field of civil and structural engineering gaining vast experience in teaching, management of design office and execution of various projects both in the UK and overseas. He is the author of three other books on structural engineering, namely Foundation Design in Practice, Practical Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures and Analysis and Design Practice of Steel Structures, all published by PHI Learning.
Karuna Moy Ghosh
PHI Learning