Norman Seward (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with blue cloth over boards, gold lettering on spine. Purple DJ with white text on cover and spine, some spots of discoloration front cover, especially on edge of flap. One small closed tear at bottom of DJ's front cover, one chip, about a centimeter long, a few inches from the tear. No date on title page. Copyright page dated only 1978. xiii + 503 pages. Includes references and index. Black and white photograph of Karl A. Menninger faces title page. Front free endpaper inscribed by editor, "With warmest regards, To K---, Though "our revels [illegible] are ended" with Topeka our friendship continues, Sydney Smith, La Jolla, 1979." Pages clean and bright. Binding neat and tight. Please email us with questions or to request photos. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This manual for civil and structural engineers aims to simplify as much as possible a complex subject which is often treated too theoretically, by explaining in a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations. It explains simply, clearly and with numerous worked examples how economic foundation design is achieved. It deals with both straightforward and difficult sites, following the process through site investigation, foundation selection and, finally, design. The book: includes chapters on many aspects of foundation engineering that most other books avoid including filled and contaminated sites mining and other man-made conditions features a step-by-step procedure for the design of lightweight and flexible rafts, to fill the gap in guidance in this much neglected, yet extremely economical foundation solution concentrates on foundations for building structures rather than the larger civil engineering foundations includes many innovative and economic solutions developed and used by the authors practice but not often covered in other publications provides an extensive series of appendices as a valuable reference source. For the Second Edition the chapter on contaminated and derelict sites has been updated to take account of the latest guidelines on the subject, including BS 10175. Elsewhere, throughout the book, references have been updated to take account of the latest technical publications and relevant British Standards. First new edition in over 12 years Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination. This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. pp. xviii + 370 Illus., Maps.

Condition: New. First new edition in over 12 years Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination. This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. Num Pages: 392 pages, 393 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 301 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1456. . 2006. . . . .…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 370 pages. 11.50x8.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. xviii + 370, Maps 2nd Revised Edition.

Condition: New. First new edition in over 12 years Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination. This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. Num Pages: 392 pages, 393 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 301 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1456. . 2006. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This manual for civil and structural engineers aims to simplify as much as possible a complex subject which is often treated too theoretically, by explaining in a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations. It explains simply, clearly and with numerous worked examples how economic foundation design is achieved. It deals with both straightforward and difficult sites, following the process through site investigation, foundation selection and, finally, design. The book: includes chapters on many aspects of foundation engineering that most other books avoid including filled and contaminated sites mining and other man-made conditions features a step-by-step procedure for the design of lightweight and flexible rafts, to fill the gap in guidance in this much neglected, yet extremely economical foundation solution concentrates on foundations for building structures rather than the larger civil engineering foundations includes many innovative and economic solutions developed and used by the authors practice but not often covered in other publications provides an extensive series of appendices as a valuable reference source. For the Second Edition the chapter on contaminated and derelict sites has been updated to take account of the latest guidelines on the subject, including BS 10175. Elsewhere, throughout the book, references have been updated to take account of the latest technical publications and relevant British Standards. First new edition in over 12 years Updated to cover changes to British Standards, plus new guidelines on ground contamination. This book concentrates on structural foundations - other books deal primarily with soil mechanics or civil engineering foundations (e.g. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book has mild rubbing to covers, a slightly loose first signature, a slight gap between top area binding and spine cover, mild wear to edges and corners, faint smudges and nicks to textblocks. otherwise in very good condition, strong binding, clean and unmarked pages; some cosmetic wear but an overall sturdy copy with sharp text.…