Author: Tina Skinner Publisher: Schiffer Books ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 136
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The National Concrete Masonry Association presents the essential guide to constructing segmental retaining walls with detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams and charts for do-it-yourself homeowners and landscape contractors alike. From the fundamentals to the latest research and modern techniques in segmental retaining wall construction, this colorful and inspiring gallery of design suggestions accompanies the expertly written step-by-step guide, and offers a plethora of landscaping ideas ilable and will inspire great new designs for all landscape styles.
Author: Hugh Brooks Publisher: ISBN: 9780976836476 Category : Retaining walls Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
UPDATED AND EXPANDED NEW 11TH EDITION. Design guide for earth retaining structures covers nearly every type of earth retaining structure: cantilevered, counterfort, restrained (basement walls), gravity, segmental, sheet pile, soldier pile, and others. Current building code requirements are referenced throughout. Topics include types of retaining structures, basic soil mechanics, design of concrete and masonry walls, lateral earth pressures, seismic design, surcharges, pile and pier foundations, Gabion walls and swimming pool walls. Fourteen varied design examples. Comprehensive Appendix with Glossary of terminology. 257 pages. 8-1/2x11 paperback.
Author: Max Schwartz Publisher: Craftsman Book Company ISBN: 9781889892672 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 290
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Establishing adequate drainage is a critical first step in many of today's construction projects. And often, retaining walls must be used to provide a sufficiently level grade. These two topics - drainage and retaining walls - necessairly go hand-in-hand. This unique reference provides a comprehensive introduction to doing both right.
Author: Matthew Parrish Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 34
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This book will walk you through everything you need to consider as you plan for your retaining wall project utilizing segmental concrete blocks. You will find step by step instructions on how to construct the wall, what tools are required, and how to calculate the required materials. In addition, the book will go through all the planning required, including when to file for a building permit and when to contact an engineer. There are specific instructions for various design features including curves, corners, and stairs. You will find a combination of pictures and detailed drawings so you can easily visualize how each concept applies to your project.Even if you do not intend to build a retaining wall yourself, this book will provide a great resource as you oversee your landscaper or contractor. The knowledge gained will enable you to tell if the company you hired to build your retaining wall is giving you a quality product or cutting corners.
Author: Chris R.I. Clayton Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1466552115 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 612
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Effectively Calculate the Pressures of Soil When it comes to designing and constructing retaining structures that are safe and durable, understanding the interaction between soil and structure is at the foundation of it all. Laying down the groundwork for the non-specialists looking to gain an understanding of the background and issues surrounding geotechnical engineering, Earth Pressure and Earth-Retaining Structures, Third Edition introduces the mechanisms of earth pressure, and explains the design requirements for retaining structures. This text makes clear the uncertainty of parameter and partial factor issues that underpin recent codes. It then goes on to explain the principles of the geotechnical design of gravity walls, embedded walls, and composite structures. What’s New in the Third Edition: The first half of the book brings together and describes possible interactions between the ground and a retaining wall. It also includes materials that factor in available software packages dealing with seepage and slope instability, therefore providing a greater understanding of design issues and allowing readers to readily check computer output. The second part of the book begins by describing the background of Eurocode 7, and ends with detailed information about gravity walls, embedded walls, and composite walls. It also includes recent material on propped and braced excavations as well as work on soil nailing, anchored walls, and cofferdams. Previous chapters on the development of earth pressure theory and on graphical techniques have been moved to an appendix. Earth Pressure and Earth-Retaining Structures, Third Edition is written for practicing geotechnical, civil, and structural engineers and forms a reference for engineering geologists, geotechnical researchers, and undergraduate civil engineering students.
Author: Susan Lang Publisher: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
This all-inclusive volume explores landscaping solutions and provides easy-to-follow guidelines for designing plant beds and terraces, private steps and paths, serene seating areas, and soothing waterfalls on slopes of varying degrees. A guide to planting covers plant selection and installation, and includes advice on erosion control, and plants for walls and crevices. 200 photos. 80 illustrations.
Author: Raksha N. Parmar Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1493153226 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 102
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REINFORCED CONCRETE GRADE BEAMS, PILES & CAISSONS A SimplifiedGuideforHillsideEngineering This book is the torchlight for Architects, engineers, contractors & homeowners. It tells about different type of soils & how they create problems when building a structure on it. The book tells the reader about how to solve the problems of soft soil by going deep into foundation by supporting the structure on grade beams, piles & caissons. It brings the information about the role of different professionals who are involved in solving these problems & building a dream structure for an ambitious homeowner. Several homeowners desire to live on nice, isolated, beautiful, dreamlike land. But they do not have any information about how this work is done. Another important characteristic of construction is loads, which are additional loads due to the Alluvium soil, depth of the deep foundation & availability of hard rock & slope of the site location, daylight to the edge of the foundation & water table elevation etc. It discusses the importance of soil report & Geotechnical engineers soil samples. Importance of loads & load combinations are emphasized. Most important aspect is the CODE which has control of the local authority, State authority & International authority. Not only that all the revisions in CODE shall be considered. The book gives several useful formulas for structural engineering calculations for this kind of structures. I have added real life work samples which I have done for design of hillside structures. By Raksha N. Parmar (P.E.) State of California
Author: Lee August Rodegerdts Publisher: Transportation Research Board ISBN: 0309155118 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 407
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TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 672: Roundabouts: An Informational Guide - Second Edition explores the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of roundabouts. The report also addresses issues that may be useful in helping to explain the trade-offs associated with roundabouts. This report updates the U.S. Federal Highway Administration's Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, based on experience gained in the United States since that guide was published in 2000.
Author: Tina Skinner
Author: Hugh Brooks
Author: Max Schwartz
Author: Matthew Parrish
Author: Chris R.I. Clayton
Author: Susan Lang
Author: Raksha N. Parmar
Author: Lee August Rodegerdts
Author: Milo Smith Ketchum
Author: SALGADO.