Foundation Behaviour and Repair: Residential and Light Commercial - Hardcover

Brown, Robert Wade

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070082049 ISBN 13: 9780070082045

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 1997

Synopsis

Foundation design and construction from A to Z. Get up to speed with the latest advances in residential/light commercial foundation construction and behavior with Robert Brown's Foundation Behavior and Repair, Third Edition. It's the one-stop source for instant answers on everything from the chemistry of cement to soil engineering and base foundations. This totally revised and updated industry classic brings you up-to-the-minute on every aspect of foundation design, evaluation and repair. You get tons of reliable new information on foundation stability, including new findings on roots, natural water migration, the effects of induced moisture, variations on foundation design and more. You'll also find invaluable new details on site drainage, soil chemistry, repair procedures--plus the hands-on help you need to: Identify the presence and cause of foundation distress; prevent recurring distress problems; Sidestep common problems related to land planning and site preparation; Assess the impact of foundation repair on property value; Speed up property inspection and structural evaluations; and much more.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text provides a comprehensive source of information on foundation construction and behaviour in residential and light commercial structures. It presents elements of foundation design, evaluation guidelines, repair methods, soil stabilization, site preparation and chemistry of cement.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0070082049
• ISBN 13: 9780070082045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 352