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Expansive Soils: Problems and Practice in Foundation and Pavement Engineering (Wiley Professional)
Essential technical information for building on expansive soils —complete with practical, proven design methods Expansive Soils examines factors that influence the design of foundations and pavements built on expansive soils, and explores key design procedures and remedial measures that address these factors effectively. Backed by the authors' extensive research and experience —including interviews with practicing engineers working with expansive soils —this authoritative volume is an important reference text for geotechnical and foundation engineers, geologists, construction professionals, and students. Easy to understand and apply, Expansive Soils contains: - Site investigation techniques for identification and classification of expansive soils
- Heave prediction methods using different types of data —with rigorous treatment of soil suction theory and measurement, oedometer tests, and more
- Alternative design procedures for drilled pier and slab-on-grade foundations, highway and airfield pavements
- Treatment and chemical stabilization techniques —including salt treatment; moisture barriers; lime and cement stabilization; and other procedures
- Remedial measures such as drainage control, and removal with replacement and compaction control
- Sample problems illustrating practical applications.
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Price: $90.00
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Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
Learn how to conduct a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation Clearly written and easy to use, this authoritative book shows you step-by-step how to: INVESTIGATE damage, deterioration, or collapse in a structure EVALUATE problems caused by settlement, expansive soil, slope movement, moisture intrusion, and more INVESTIGATE damage from earthquakes and other natural causes DETERMINE what caused the damage DEVELOP repair recommendations PREPARE files and reports AVOID civil liability No matter what caused the structural damage, this book will help you pinpoint it and, if necessary, suggest a remedy. With advice on all aspects of the process, from accepting the assignment to testifying compellingly, this book is your all-in-one guide to geotechnical and foundation investigations in forensic engineering..
Price: $75.37
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MILADY'S REFERENCE CD-ROM-STUDENT VERSION: An Expansive Dictionary Collection for the Beauty Industry
Miladys Reference CD-ROM is intended as both a teaching and professional reference as well as a student study aid. Students can use this CD-ROM independently to improve their retention of cosmetology terms. The 6,000 available terms are a comprehensive reference of the vocabulary found in Miladys Hair-Care Product Ingredients Dictionary, Miladys Skin Care and Cosmetics Ingredients Dictionary and Miladys Cosmetology Dictionary. The contents are divided into three sections, reflecting the books from which they are taken. Accompanied by audio pronunciations are 4,000 of the terms to aid in the learning and retention of a more complex vocabulary..
Price: $49.95
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