Foundation Analysis and Design by Joseph E. Bowles, RE., S.E.

Title of the book: Foundation Analysis and Design

Authors: Joseph E. Bowles, RE., S.E.

Edition:  5th

Publishers: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

ISBN: 0-07-912247-7

Pages: 1230

Chapters: 20

Files type: PDF

File size: 57.2 MB

Contents:                       

Introduction

Geotechnical and Index Properties: Laboratory Testing; Settlement and Strength Correlations

Exploration, Sampling, and In Situ Soil Measurements

Bearing Capacity of Foundations

Foundation Settlements

Improving Site Soils for Foundation Use

Factors to Consider in Foundation Design

Spread Footing Design

Special Footings and Beams on Elastic Foundations

Mat Foundations

Lateral Earth Pressure

Mechanically Stabilized Earth and Concrete Retaining Walls

Sheet-pile Walls: Cantilevered and Anchored

Walls for Excavations

Cellular Cofferdams

Single Piles – Static Capacity and Lateral Loads; Pile/Pole Buckling

 Single Piles: Dynamic Analysis, Load Tests

 Pile Foundations: Groups

 Drilled Piers or Caissons

 Design of Foundations for Vibration Controls