Lateral Pressure Reduction on Earth-Retaining Structures Using Geofoam - Softcover

Horvath P.E., Dr. John S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1732095302 ISBN 13: 9781732095304

Publisher: John S. Horvath Consulting Engineer, 2018

Synopsis

A basic yet comprehensive presentation of using the lightweight-fill and compressible-inclusion functions of geofoam to reduce lateral pressures on all types of earth-retaining structures under both gravity and seismic loading. An introduction to using geofoam to reduce vertical earth forces on underground conduits as well as beneath structural slabs constructed on expansive soil and rock is also included.This scholarly monograph reflects Dr. Horvath's more than 30 years of research into this topic, and contains never-before-published material. This document is intended to be of use to both design professionals in practice as well as academic instructors and researchers.

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About the Author

John S. Horvath, Ph.D., P.E., Life Member.ASCE is a civil engineer specializing in foundation and geotechnical engineering since 1972. He has extensive experience in both practice and academia. Dr. Horvath has been instrumental in bringing geofoam geotechnology to a global audience, beginning with his seminal scholarly monograph "Geofoam Geosynthetic" that was published in 1995. This latest monograph is a more-focused treatment of using geofoam to reduce lateral pressures on all types of earth-retaining structures, a subject that he has been researching since 1987.

Edition details

• Publisher: John S. Horvath Consulting Engineer
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1732095302
• ISBN 13: 9781732095304
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360