Foundation Engineering Handbook - Robert W. Day

Foundation Engineering Handbook, Second Edition is a practical and up-to-date guide to the principles and practice of foundation engineering. Revised to incorporate the 2006 International Building Code, the book begins with essential geotechnical field and laboratory investigations, including subsurface exploration and the testing of soil, rock, and groundwater samples.

The book then examines the geotechnical aspects of foundation design and construction, covering common challenges such as settlement, expansive soils, and slope stability. It provides detailed guidance on shallow and deep foundations, bearing capacity, retaining walls, foundation deterioration and cracking, as well as excavation, underpinning, field load testing, and soil improvement techniques.

Additional topics include geotechnical earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, instrumentation, and the engineering evaluation of foundation construction. With its coverage of both fundamental concepts and practical applications, this second edition is a valuable reference for engineers and other professionals working in geotechnical and foundation engineering.