This international handbook is essential for geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists responsible for designing and constructing piled foundations. It

Pile Design and Construction Rules of Thumb presents Geotechnical and Civil Engineers a comprehensive coverage of Pile Foundation related theory and practice. B

Piled foundations are generally designed using empirical methods, in particular the traditional capacity based approach on which the majority of codes of practi

The "Red Book" presents a background to conventional foundation analysis and design. The text is not intended to replace the much more comprehensive 'standard'

For the design student.