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Lord, Chester Arthur

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Foundations that keep tall buildings standing strong in big cities Discover the practical methods engineers use to support heavy structures. Foundations for Tall Buildings explains how urban issues, soil types, and deep digging shape the safest choices for high-rise design.

This book compares approaches like pile and grillage foundations, caissons to bed-rock, and the use of concrete layers to distribute loads. It shows how engineers test soils, adapt to quick-sand or clay, and choose methods that balance safety, cost, and speed in cities from Chicago to New York.

How pile foundations and grillages transfer weight safely across clay and hard-pan

When caissons, both open and pneumatic, are used to reach bed-rock

What kinds of tests engineers run to determine bearing capacity

How urban constraints drive the design of underground levels and basements

Ideal for readers of engineering, architecture, and construction who want a practical look at how the tallest buildings stay upright in busy cities.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332752632
ISBN 13: 9781332752638
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 101
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Foundations for Tall Buildings (Classic Reprint)

Chester Arthur Lord

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of foundation design in the construction of high-rise buildings in both Chicago and New York. The author meticulously examines the challenges posed by the varying soil conditions in each city and how these challenges have been met over time. From the early use of pile foundations to the more recent development of caisson foundations, this book traces the progression of foundation engineering techniques, providing valuable insights into the history of architecture and engineering. Importantly, the book emphasizes the influence of factors such as building weight, soil conditions, and adjacent structures on foundation design, showcasing how engineers have continually adapted their methods to meet the demands of ever-taller and heavier buildings. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for architects, engineers, and anyone interested in the history and development of foundation design for tall buildings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332752638_0

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