Author Description
The revision of this text for a junior/senior course in foundation analysis and design now includes an IBM computer disk containing 16 compiled programs together with the data sets used to produce the output sheets, as well as new material on sloping ground, pile and pile group analysis, and procedures for an improved anlysis of lateral piles. Bearing capacity analysis has been substantially revised for footings with horizontal as well as vertical loads. Footing design for overturning now incorporates the use of the same uniform linear pressure concept used in ascertaining the bearing capacity. Increased emphasis is placed on geotextiles for retaining walls and soil nailing.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental principles and computational methodologies required for the analysis and design of structural foundations. Joseph E. Bowles provides a comprehensive framework for civil engineering students and practitioners, integrating theoretical soil mechanics with practical design applications. The work utilizes empirical data sets and computational tools to address complex geotechnical challenges in modern construction.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Computational programs for foundation analysis and output generation
- Methodologies for bearing capacity analysis under vertical and horizontal loads
- Design procedures for retaining walls and soil nailing
- Analysis techniques for pile groups and lateral pile behavior
- Applications of geotextiles in structural stabilization
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on junior and senior undergraduate engineering curricula
- It does not cover advanced theoretical soil physics beyond the requirements of standard foundation design
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for geotechnical engineering students. Readers often note the technical density of the material, which requires a strong background in mechanics and soil properties to fully utilize the provided computational tools.
Page Count:
144
Publication Date:
1988-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
ISBN-10:
0070067775
ISBN-13:
9780070067776
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