A handbook of tropical residual soil engineering

Autore: Huat B. B. K. Toll D. Casa Editrice: CRC Press  Anno Edizione: 2012 Edizione: 1 ISBN: 9780415457316 Pagine: 750 Costo: 158,10 Euro (*) Materia: Geologia, Geofisica, Biofisica e Scienze Ambientali Ingegneria e Tecnologie Lingua: Inglese

Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. In tropical areas, residual soil layers are often extensive and may continue downwards for hundreds of meters before unweathered rock is reached. Since most foundations, excavations and embankments will therefore be built on or in such soil, and as residual soils are often used as construction materials, it is vital that the properties and peculiarities of tropical residual soils are well understood. The Handbook of Tropical Residual Soil Engineering is intended as a complete reference source and manual for every engineer working on or interested in soil and foundation engineering in tropical areas. Almost all aspects of tropical residual soils are treated, including a range of engineering applications. A dedicated part of the book is focused on region and country specific sections, including typical characteristics, soil conditions and practical cases. Ultimately, the final pages present tables and charts with typical data. This unique handbook will constitute an invaluable reference and should be a standard work in the library of any engineer involved in geological, foundation, and construction engineering work in tropical residual soil.