Download or read book Structural Foundation Designers' Manual written by W. G. Curtin and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1996-12-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most structural failures are caused by foundation problems. This major new handbook covers foundation designs and construction techniques for both straightforward and difficult sites (eg, reclaimed land), and includes guidance on choice of foundation type, analysis of site investigations, and specifications. Highly illustrated, it also features design charts and step-by-step worked examples.