Shallow Foundations and Soil Constitutive Laws

The book provides a systematic analysis of footings using constitutive relationships of the soil, covering eleven chapters with illustrated examples and SI units. It is intended for senior undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students, research scholars, practicing engineers, teachers, and academicians.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book titled "Footings: A Systematic Analysis" offers a comprehensive and practical approach to the study of footings, also known as shallow foundations, in civil engineering. It presents a systematic analysis of footings using constitutive relationships of the soil, aiming to provide a holistic understanding of the subject. The book comprises eleven chapters, covering various aspects of footings. In the first chapter, the book provides an introduction and scope, outlining the objectives and content of the subsequent chapters. The second and third chapters focus on constitutive laws of soil and basic stress equations, respectively. The third chapter delves into the analysis of strip footings subjected to central vertical loads, while the fifth chapter extends this analysis to eccentric-inclined loads. The sixth chapter addresses the analysis of shallow foundations adjacent to slopes, which is of significant importance in practice. The seventh chapter presents the analysis of square and rectangular footings. The eighth chapter covers the effect of interference between adjacent footings. Ring footings, commonly used for tanks, silos, and towers, are discussed in the ninth chapter. The book's tenth chapter is particularly noteworthy, as it covers footings located in seismic regions. The eleventh chapter explores the impact of embedment below the ground surface on the behavior of footings in both non-seismic and seismic regions. The book is designed for senior undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students of civil engineering, as well as research scholars, practicing engineers, teachers, and academicians. The analyses presented in the book are based on the latest information available, and numerous illustrated examples are included to enhance understanding. SI units are used throughout the book, making it accessible to a global audience.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367781613