Shell foundations are economic alternatives to plain shallow foundations where heavy superstructural loads are to be transmitted to weaker soils.
The book starts with geometrical features of shells which are potentially suited for foundations, followed by their geotechnical performance. Structural analysis covers 'membrane', 'bending' and 'ultimate strength' theories, leading to design, which features several design plates presented in a concise professional format. It also includes comparative cost analysis between shell and plain foundations. Construction also covers case histories from several parts of the world. The book closes with a chapter on research on shell foundations.
| ISBN: | 9781842653166 |
| Publication date: | 23rd March 2006 |
| Author: | Nainan P Kurian |
| Publisher: | Alpha Science International |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 400 pages |
| Genres: |
Structural engineering |
Shell foundations are economic alternatives to plain shallow foundations where heavy superstructural loads are to be transmitted to weaker soils.
The book starts with geometrical features of shells which are potentially suited for foundations, followed by their geotechnical performance. Structural analysis covers 'membrane', 'bending' and 'ultimate strength' theories, leading to design, which features several design plates presented in a concise professional format. It also includes comparative cost analysis between shell and plain foundations. Construction also covers case histories from several parts of the world. The book closes with a chapter on research on shell foundations.
Shell Foundations features in the following genres: Structural engineering
Shell Foundations is available in Hardback
Shell Foundations was written by Nainan P Kurian and published by Alpha Science International
Shell Foundations has 400 pages