Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support
Edited by Magued Iskander, Ph.D., P.E.; Debra F. Laefer, Ph.D.; Mohamad H. Hussein, P.E.
Geotechnical Special Publications (GSP) 187
2009 / 652 pp.
Soft Cover - In Stock
$110.00 List / $82.50ASCE Member
Stock No. 41023 / ISBN: 9780784410233
Proceedings of the International Foundation Congress and Equipment Expo held in Orlando, Florida, March 15-19, 2009. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE; International Association of Foundation Drilling; Pile Driving Contractors Association.
This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 78 peer-reviewed papers covering technological advances, case histories, present challenges related to foundations, ground support, and earth retention.
Topics include:
- Earth-retaining structures
- Ground improvement
- Geosynthetics
- Pavements and subgrade issues
- Shallow foundations
- Landfill issues and foundations in waste
- Foundations in problem soils
This publication will be invaluable to geotechnical professors and students, design engineers, contractors, geotechnologists, and others involved in geotechnical engineering.