Download or read book An Introduction to Foundations of Structures written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-23 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKFILL FOR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES 2. BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS 3. DEEP FOUNDATIONS 4. EARTHWORK FOR FOUNDATIONS 5. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND ROCK 6. EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES 7. FIELD AND LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS IN EXPANSIVE SOILS 8. FOUNDATION DESIGN IN COLD REGIONS 9. FOUNDATIONS ON FILL AND BACKFILLING 10. FOUNDATIONS IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION.