ABSTRACT

This second edition of the successful Foundations on Rock presents an up-to-date practical reference book describing current engineering practice in the investigation, design and construction of foundations on rock. An extra chapter on Tension Foundations has been included. The methods set out are readily applicable to high rise buildings, bridges,

chapter 1|24 pages

Characteristics of rock foundations

chapter 2|23 pages

Structural geology

chapter 3|45 pages

Rock strength and deformability

chapter 4|38 pages

Investigation and in situ testing methods

chapter 6|23 pages

Stability of foundations

chapter 7|49 pages

Foundations of gravity and embankment dams

chapter 8|38 pages

Rock socketed piers

chapter 9|47 pages

Tension foundations

chapter 10|36 pages

Construction methods in rock