Preface to second edition |
|
xxv | |
Author |
|
xxix | |
|
1 The world of foundation engineering |
|
|
1 | (18) |
|
1.1 The geotechnical engineering industry |
|
|
1 | (8) |
|
1.1.1 Geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, and geotechnical and foundation engineering problems |
|
|
1 | (1) |
|
1.1.2 Geotechnical engineering as a profession |
|
|
2 | (1) |
|
1.1.3 Education and professional licensing |
|
|
3 | (1) |
|
1.1.4 Professional standard of care |
|
|
3 | (1) |
|
1.1.5 Professional ethics |
|
|
4 | (1) |
|
1.1.6 The players: owner, architect, developer, general contractor, consultant, specialty contractor, and regulatory agencies |
|
|
5 | (1) |
|
1.1.7 Business and financial aspects of the geotechnical consulting and specialty contractor industries |
|
|
6 | (1) |
|
1.1.7.1 Legal structures of firms |
|
|
6 | (1) |
|
1.1.7.2 Metrics of the geotechnical consulting industry |
|
|
6 | (2) |
|
1.1.7.3 Metrics of the specialty contractor industry |
|
|
8 | (1) |
|
1.1.7.4 Trends in the geotechnical and foundation engineering industry |
|
|
8 | (1) |
|
1.2 Foundation engineering tools |
|
|
9 | (2) |
|
1.2.1 Soil and rock mechanics: the underlying sciences |
|
|
9 | (1) |
|
1.2.2 Codes and standards |
|
|
9 | (1) |
|
1.2.3 The role of experience and empiricism |
|
|
10 | (1) |
|
1.2.4 The role of publications: where to go for help |
|
|
10 | (1) |
|
1.2.5 The role of conferences and short courses |
|
|
10 | (1) |
|
1.2.6 The role of computers |
|
|
11 | (1) |
|
|
11 | (4) |
|
|
11 | (2) |
|
1.3.2 Measurements and calculations |
|
|
13 | (2) |
|
1.4 Dimensionless equations and dimensional analysis |
|
|
15 | (1) |
|
|
16 | (1) |
|
|
17 | (1) |
|
|
17 | (1) |
|
|
17 | (1) |
|
|
17 | (1) |
|
1.6.4 Professional organizations |
|
|
17 | (1) |
|
|
18 | (1) |
|
1.7.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
18 | (1) |
|
1.7.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
18 | (1) |
|
|
19 | (42) |
|
|
20 | (4) |
|
2.1.1 What constitutes foundation design |
|
|
20 | (1) |
|
2.1.2 The sequence in the solution to a foundation problem |
|
|
20 | (1) |
|
2.1.2.1 Determination of the design loads |
|
|
20 | (1) |
|
2.1.2.2 Subsurface investigation |
|
|
21 | (1) |
|
2.1.2.3 Selection of suitable types of foundation |
|
|
21 | (1) |
|
2.1.2.4 Final selection, placement, and proportioning of foundation elements |
|
|
22 | (1) |
|
|
23 | (1) |
|
2.2 Limit state design and working stress design |
|
|
24 | (1) |
|
2.3 Reliability-based design (RBD) and load and resistance factor design (LRFD) |
|
|
25 | (4) |
|
2.3.1 The design problem framed as a reliability problem |
|
|
25 | (3) |
|
2.3.2 Load and resistance factor design |
|
|
28 | (1) |
|
2.4 Load and resistance factor design (LRFD) for ultimate limit states |
|
|
29 | (2) |
|
2.5 Tolerable foundation movements |
|
|
31 | (20) |
|
2.5.1 Consideration of foundation settlement in design |
|
|
31 | (1) |
|
2.5.2 Settlement patterns |
|
|
31 | (1) |
|
|
32 | (5) |
|
2.5.4 Quantification of tolerable settlements |
|
|
37 | (1) |
|
2.5.4.1 Differential settlement and angular distortion |
|
|
37 | (3) |
|
2.5.4.2 The Skempton and MacDonald (1956) study |
|
|
40 | (2) |
|
2.5.4.3 The Burland and Wroth (1974) study |
|
|
42 | (4) |
|
2.5.4.4 Tolerable total settlement of buildings |
|
|
46 | (3) |
|
2.5.4.5 Tolerable movements of bridge foundations |
|
|
49 | (1) |
|
2.5.4.6 Tolerable foundation movements of other types of structures |
|
|
49 | (1) |
|
2.5.4.7 Load factors for settlement computations |
|
|
50 | (1) |
|
2.6 Case study: the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Part I) |
|
|
51 | (4) |
|
2.6.1 Brief history of the Tower of Pisa |
|
|
51 | (1) |
|
2.6.2 Why the settlement? |
|
|
51 | (1) |
|
2.6.3 Stabilization of the tower |
|
|
52 | (3) |
|
|
55 | (2) |
|
2.7.1 Main concepts and equations |
|
|
55 | (1) |
|
2.7.2 Symbols and notations |
|
|
56 | (1) |
|
|
57 | (4) |
|
2.8.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
57 | (1) |
|
2.8.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
57 | (1) |
|
|
58 | (1) |
|
|
58 | (1) |
|
|
58 | (1) |
|
|
59 | (2) |
|
3 Soils, rocks, and groundwater |
|
|
61 | (56) |
|
3.1 Soil and the principle of effective stress |
|
|
61 | (4) |
|
|
61 | (1) |
|
|
62 | (3) |
|
3.1.3 Unified Soil Classification System |
|
|
65 | (1) |
|
3.1.4 Composition of soil particles |
|
|
65 | (1) |
|
3.2 Geology and the genesis of soils and rocks |
|
|
65 | (9) |
|
|
65 | (3) |
|
|
68 | (1) |
|
|
69 | (1) |
|
3.2.4 Soil genesis: residual soils |
|
|
70 | (2) |
|
|
72 | (2) |
|
|
74 | (9) |
|
|
74 | (3) |
|
|
77 | (1) |
|
3.3.2.1 Composition of clays |
|
|
77 | (4) |
|
|
81 | (1) |
|
|
81 | (1) |
|
3.3.3.2 Sedimentation of clay in water |
|
|
82 | (1) |
|
|
83 | (3) |
|
|
84 | (1) |
|
3.4.2 Marine clays and quick clays |
|
|
84 | (1) |
|
|
84 | (1) |
|
|
85 | (1) |
|
|
85 | (1) |
|
3.4.6 Mixtures of sand, silt, and clay |
|
|
85 | (1) |
|
3.5 Soil indices and phase relationships |
|
|
86 | (5) |
|
3.6 Effective stress, shear strength, and stiffness |
|
|
91 | (4) |
|
3.6.1 Interaction between soil particles and the effective stress principle |
|
|
91 | (1) |
|
3.6.2 The principle of effective stress |
|
|
92 | (1) |
|
3.6.3 Groundwater and the water table |
|
|
93 | (1) |
|
|
94 | (1) |
|
|
95 | (11) |
|
3.7.1 Effects of groundwater flow |
|
|
95 | (1) |
|
3.7.2 Elevation, kinetic, and pressure heads |
|
|
95 | (1) |
|
|
96 | (4) |
|
3.7.4 Two-dimensional water flow through soil |
|
|
100 | (5) |
|
|
105 | (1) |
|
3.8 Case study: the Rissa, Norway (1978), quick clay slides |
|
|
106 | (1) |
|
|
107 | (1) |
|
3.9.1 Main concepts and equations |
|
|
107 | (1) |
|
3.9.2 Symbols and notations |
|
|
108 | (1) |
|
3.10 Websites of interest |
|
|
108 | (1) |
|
|
109 | (8) |
|
3.11.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
109 | (1) |
|
3.11.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
110 | (2) |
|
|
112 | (1) |
|
|
113 | (1) |
|
|
113 | (1) |
|
|
114 | (1) |
|
|
115 | (2) |
|
4 Stress analysis, strain analysis, and shearing of soils |
|
|
117 | (70) |
|
|
117 | (16) |
|
4.1.1 Elements (points) in a soil mass and boundary-value problems |
|
|
117 | (1) |
|
|
118 | (1) |
|
4.1.3 Two-dimensional stress analysis |
|
|
119 | (1) |
|
4.1.3.1 Stress state at a point |
|
|
120 | (1) |
|
4.1.3.2 Stress analysis: determination of normal and shear stresses in arbitrary plane |
|
|
121 | (1) |
|
4.1.3.3 Principal stresses and principal planes |
|
|
121 | (1) |
|
|
122 | (1) |
|
|
123 | (3) |
|
4.1.3.6 Solving stress analysis problems |
|
|
126 | (2) |
|
4.1.3.7 Total and effective stresses |
|
|
128 | (1) |
|
4.1.4 Three-dimensional stress analysis |
|
|
129 | (4) |
|
|
133 | (8) |
|
4.2.1 Definitions of normal and shear strains |
|
|
133 | (5) |
|
4.2.2 Mohr's circle of strains |
|
|
138 | (1) |
|
|
139 | (1) |
|
4.2.4 Strain variables used in critical-state soil mechanics |
|
|
140 | (1) |
|
4.3 Plastic failure criteria, deformations, and slip surfaces |
|
|
141 | (7) |
|
4.3.1 Mohr-Coulomb strength criterion |
|
|
141 | (4) |
|
|
145 | (2) |
|
4.3.3 Slip surface direction |
|
|
147 | (1) |
|
4.3.4 The Hoek-Brown failure criterion for rocks |
|
|
148 | (1) |
|
4.4 At-rest and active and passive Rankine states |
|
|
148 | (7) |
|
|
148 | (2) |
|
|
150 | (1) |
|
|
150 | (3) |
|
|
153 | (2) |
|
4.5 Main types of soil laboratory tests for strength and stiffness determination |
|
|
155 | (6) |
|
4.5.1 Role of stiffness and shear strength determination |
|
|
155 | (1) |
|
4.5.2 Stress (loading) paths |
|
|
156 | (1) |
|
4.5.3 Loading paths and main laboratory tests |
|
|
156 | (5) |
|
4.6 Stresses resulting from the most common boundary-value problems |
|
|
161 | (13) |
|
4.6.1 Elastic stress-strain relationship and elastic boundary-value problems |
|
|
161 | (1) |
|
4.6.2 Vertical point load on the boundary of a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass (Boussinesq's problem) |
|
|
162 | (1) |
|
4.6.3 Vertical point load within a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass (Kelvin's Problem) |
|
|
163 | (1) |
|
4.6.4 Uniform pressure distributed over a circular area on the boundary of a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass |
|
|
164 | (1) |
|
4.6.5 Uniform pressure distributed over a rectangular area on the boundary of a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass |
|
|
165 | (3) |
|
4.6.6 Vertical line load on the boundary of a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass |
|
|
168 | (1) |
|
4.6.7 Uniform pressure distributed over an infinitely long strip on the boundary of a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass |
|
|
169 | (1) |
|
4.6.8 Rigid strip and rigid cylinder on the boundary of a semi-infinite, elastic soil mass |
|
|
170 | (1) |
|
4.6.9 Approximate stress distribution based on 2:1 vertical stress dissipation |
|
|
170 | (2) |
|
4.6.10 Saint-Venant's principle |
|
|
172 | (2) |
|
4.7 Total and effective stress analyses |
|
|
174 | (1) |
|
|
175 | (4) |
|
4.8.1 Main concepts and equations |
|
|
175 | (2) |
|
4.8.2 Symbols and notations |
|
|
177 | (2) |
|
|
179 | (8) |
|
4.9.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
179 | (1) |
|
4.9.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
180 | (4) |
|
|
184 | (1) |
|
|
184 | (1) |
|
|
185 | (2) |
|
5 Shear strength and stiffness of sands |
|
|
187 | (46) |
|
5.1 Stress-strain behavior, volume change, and shearing of sands |
|
|
187 | (7) |
|
5.1.1 Stress ratio, dilatancy, and the critical state |
|
|
187 | (4) |
|
5.1.2 Friction and dilatancy |
|
|
191 | (3) |
|
|
194 | (6) |
|
5.2.1 The critical-state line and the state parameter |
|
|
194 | (1) |
|
5.2.2 Shearing paths: all paths lead to the critical state |
|
|
195 | (5) |
|
5.2.3 Critical-state friction angle |
|
|
200 | (1) |
|
5.3 Evaluation of the shear strength of sand |
|
|
200 | (2) |
|
5.4 Sources of drained shear strength |
|
|
202 | (7) |
|
5.4.1 Variables affecting the shear strength of sand |
|
|
202 | (1) |
|
5.4.2 Soil State variables |
|
|
203 | (1) |
|
5.4.2.1 Relative density or void ratio |
|
|
203 | (1) |
|
5.4.2.2 Effective confining stress |
|
|
203 | (1) |
|
|
204 | (1) |
|
|
205 | (1) |
|
|
205 | (1) |
|
5.4.3 Intrinsic factors: factors related to the nature and characteristics of the soil particles |
|
|
205 | (1) |
|
5.4.3.1 Mineral composition |
|
|
205 | (1) |
|
5.4.3.2 Particle morphology |
|
|
206 | (1) |
|
5.4.3.3 Particle size and soil gradation (grain size distribution) |
|
|
206 | (1) |
|
5.4.3.4 Presence of water |
|
|
207 | (1) |
|
|
207 | (2) |
|
5.5 Representation of drained shear strength of sands |
|
|
209 | (9) |
|
5.5.1 The Bolton correlation for the friction angle |
|
|
209 | (7) |
|
5.5.2 Parameters c and <p from curve fitting |
|
|
216 | (2) |
|
5.5.3 Which friction angle to use in design? |
|
|
218 | (1) |
|
5.6 Undrained shear strength |
|
|
218 | (2) |
|
5.7 Small-strain stiffness |
|
|
220 | (1) |
|
|
221 | (3) |
|
|
221 | (2) |
|
5.8.2 Symbols and notations |
|
|
223 | (1) |
|
|
224 | (9) |
|
5.9.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
224 | (1) |
|
5.9.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
224 | (4) |
|
|
228 | (2) |
|
|
230 | (1) |
|
|
230 | (2) |
|
|
232 | (1) |
|
|
232 | (1) |
|
6 Consolidation, shear strength, and stiffness of clays |
|
|
233 | (58) |
|
6.1 Compression and consolidation |
|
|
233 | (21) |
|
6.1.1 Excess pore pressures |
|
|
233 | (1) |
|
|
234 | (10) |
|
6.1.3 Consolidation equation |
|
|
244 | (4) |
|
6.1.4 Solution of the consolidation equation and the degree of consolidation |
|
|
248 | (2) |
|
6.1.5 Estimation of the coefficient of consolidation |
|
|
250 | (2) |
|
6.1.6 Secondary compression |
|
|
252 | (1) |
|
6.1.7 Isotropic compression |
|
|
253 | (1) |
|
6.1.8 Large-strain consolidation analysis |
|
|
254 | (1) |
|
6.2 Drained shear strength of saturated clays |
|
|
254 | (3) |
|
6.3 Undrained shear strength of clays |
|
|
257 | (8) |
|
6.3.1 Consolidated undrained triaxial compression tests |
|
|
257 | (6) |
|
6.3.2 Unconsolidated undrained tests |
|
|
263 | (1) |
|
6.3.3 Assessment of total stress analysis |
|
|
264 | (1) |
|
6.4 Critical-state, residual, and design shear strengths |
|
|
265 | (6) |
|
6.4.1 Critical-state plots |
|
|
265 | (2) |
|
6.4.2 Design shear strength |
|
|
267 | (1) |
|
6.4.3 Correlations for undrained shear strength |
|
|
268 | (1) |
|
6.4.4 Residual shear strength |
|
|
269 | (2) |
|
6.5 Small-strain stiffness |
|
|
271 | (1) |
|
6.6 Case study: Historic controversies surrounding the diffusion and consolidation equations 2 |
|
|
272 | (2) |
|
6.7 Case study: The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Part II) |
|
|
274 | (1) |
|
|
275 | (5) |
|
6.8.1 Main concepts and equations |
|
|
275 | (4) |
|
6.8.2 Notations and symbols |
|
|
279 | (1) |
|
|
280 | (11) |
|
6.9.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
280 | (1) |
|
6.9.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
280 | (5) |
|
|
285 | (2) |
|
|
287 | (1) |
|
|
287 | (2) |
|
|
289 | (1) |
|
|
289 | (2) |
|
|
291 | (70) |
|
7.1 General approach to site investigation |
|
|
291 | (2) |
|
|
293 | (3) |
|
7.3 Standard penetration test |
|
|
296 | (13) |
|
|
296 | (5) |
|
7.3.2 Blow count corrections |
|
|
301 | (3) |
|
7.3.3 Interpretation of SPT results |
|
|
304 | (1) |
|
|
304 | (3) |
|
|
307 | (2) |
|
7.4 Undisturbed soil sampling |
|
|
309 | (2) |
|
|
311 | (5) |
|
|
311 | (1) |
|
7.5.2 Sampling operations |
|
|
311 | (1) |
|
7.5.3 Information from coring and rock testing |
|
|
312 | (1) |
|
|
313 | (3) |
|
7.6 Cone penetration test: Cone penetrometer, types of rig, and quantities measured |
|
|
316 | (8) |
|
7.6.1 Cone penetrometer and CPT rigs |
|
|
316 | (3) |
|
7.6.2 Measurements made during a CPT |
|
|
319 | (1) |
|
7.6.3 Soil classification based on CPT measurements |
|
|
320 | (2) |
|
7.6.4 Measurement of pore pressures and shear wave velocity |
|
|
322 | (2) |
|
7.6.5 The CPT in a site investigation program |
|
|
324 | (1) |
|
7.7 Interpretation of CPT results |
|
|
324 | (15) |
|
|
324 | (1) |
|
7.7.1.1 Relative density and friction angle |
|
|
324 | (7) |
|
|
331 | (1) |
|
|
332 | (1) |
|
7.7.1.3 Undrained shear strength |
|
|
332 | (2) |
|
7.7.1.4 Compressibility and rate of consolidation |
|
|
334 | (4) |
|
7.7.3 Correlation between qc and the SPT blow count |
|
|
338 | (1) |
|
|
338 | (1) |
|
|
339 | (4) |
|
|
339 | (3) |
|
|
342 | (1) |
|
7.9 Geophysical exploration |
|
|
343 | (1) |
|
7.10 Subsurface exploration report and geotechnical report |
|
|
343 | (1) |
|
|
344 | (3) |
|
|
344 | (2) |
|
7.11.2 Notations and symbols |
|
|
346 | (1) |
|
|
347 | (14) |
|
7.12.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
347 | (1) |
|
7.12.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
347 | (1) |
|
|
348 | (8) |
|
|
356 | (1) |
|
|
356 | (3) |
|
|
359 | (1) |
|
|
359 | (2) |
|
8 Shallow foundations in soils: types of shallow foundations and construction techniques |
|
|
361 | (16) |
|
8.1 Types of shallow foundations and their applicability |
|
|
361 | (6) |
|
8.1.1 Applicability of shallow foundations |
|
|
361 | (1) |
|
8.1.2 Types of shallow foundations |
|
|
362 | (5) |
|
8.2 Construction of shallow foundations |
|
|
367 | (7) |
|
8.2.1 Basic construction methods |
|
|
367 | (4) |
|
8.2.2 Basic construction specifications and items for inspection |
|
|
371 | (2) |
|
8.2.3 Construction inspection |
|
|
373 | (1) |
|
|
374 | (1) |
|
|
374 | (1) |
|
|
375 | (2) |
|
8.4.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
375 | (1) |
|
|
375 | (1) |
|
|
375 | (2) |
|
9 Shallow foundation settlement |
|
|
377 | (60) |
|
|
377 | (2) |
|
9.2 Influence of foundation stiffness |
|
|
379 | (2) |
|
9.3 Approaches to settlement computation |
|
|
381 | (1) |
|
9.4 Settlement equations from elasticity theory |
|
|
381 | (1) |
|
9.4.1 General form of the equations |
|
|
381 | (1) |
|
9.5 Settlement of flexible foundations |
|
|
381 | (6) |
|
|
381 | (2) |
|
9.5.2 Uniform circular load |
|
|
383 | (2) |
|
|
385 | (2) |
|
9.5.4 Settlement of rigid foundations |
|
|
387 | (1) |
|
9.6 Settlement of shallow foundations on sand |
|
|
387 | (16) |
|
|
387 | (1) |
|
9.6.1.1 Meyerhof's method |
|
|
387 | (1) |
|
9.6.1.2 Peck and Bazaraa's method |
|
|
388 | (1) |
|
9.6.1.3 Burland and Burbidge's method |
|
|
389 | (5) |
|
|
394 | (1) |
|
9.6.2.1 Schmertmann's method |
|
|
394 | (3) |
|
9.6.2.2 Lee et al.'s method |
|
|
397 | (6) |
|
9.7 Settlement of shallow foundations on clay |
|
|
403 | (11) |
|
9.7.1 Immediate settlement |
|
|
403 | (1) |
|
9.7.1.1 Christian and Carrier's method |
|
|
403 | (1) |
|
9.7.1.2 Foye et al.'s method |
|
|
404 | (6) |
|
9.7.2 Consolidation settlement |
|
|
410 | (4) |
|
9.8 Case study: The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Part III) and the leaning buildings of Santos |
|
|
414 | (6) |
|
|
420 | (5) |
|
9.9.1 Main concepts and equations |
|
|
420 | (1) |
|
9.9.2 Equations for the calculation of settlement of shallow foundations in sand using the SPT |
|
|
420 | (1) |
|
9.9.3 Equations for the calculation of settlement of shallow foundations in sand using the CPT |
|
|
421 | (2) |
|
9.9.4 Equations for the calculation of immediate settlement of shallow foundations in clay |
|
|
423 | (1) |
|
9.9.5 Equations for the calculation of consolidation settlement of shallow foundations in clay |
|
|
423 | (1) |
|
9.9.6 Symbols and notations |
|
|
424 | (1) |
|
|
425 | (12) |
|
9.10.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
425 | (1) |
|
9.10.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
426 | (1) |
|
|
427 | (7) |
|
|
434 | (1) |
|
|
434 | (1) |
|
|
435 | (2) |
|
10 Shallow foundations: limit bearing capacity |
|
|
437 | (72) |
|
10.1 The bearing capacity equation for strip footings |
|
|
438 | (13) |
|
10.1.1 Bearing capacity failure and the bearing capacity equation |
|
|
438 | (4) |
|
10.1.2 Derivation of bearing capacity equation and bearing capacity factors |
|
|
442 | (1) |
|
10.1.2.1 Fractional, weightless soil: derivation of an equation for Nq |
|
|
442 | (2) |
|
10.1.2.2 Cohesive-frictional, weightless soil |
|
|
444 | (1) |
|
10.1.2.3 Soil with self-weight: expressions for Ny for associative materials |
|
|
444 | (2) |
|
10.1.3 The hearing capacity equation for materials following a nonassociated flow rule |
|
|
446 | (1) |
|
10.1.4 Using the bearing capacity equation |
|
|
447 | (4) |
|
10.2 The bearing capacity of saturated clays |
|
|
451 | (15) |
|
10.2.1 The bearing capacity equation for clays |
|
|
451 | (1) |
|
10.2.2 Shape, depth, and load inclination factors for footings in clay |
|
|
452 | (5) |
|
10.2.3 Bearing capacity of footings in clay with strength increasing with depth |
|
|
457 | (1) |
|
10.2.3.1 Surface, strip footings |
|
|
457 | (3) |
|
10.2.3.2 Footings with finite dimensions embedded in soil with increasing strength with depth |
|
|
460 | (6) |
|
10.3 Bearing capacity of footings in sand |
|
|
466 | (11) |
|
10.3.1 The bearing capacity equation for sands |
|
|
466 | (3) |
|
10.3.2 Estimation of cp value to use in bearing capacity equation |
|
|
469 | (1) |
|
10.3.3 Estimation of bearing capacity based on relative density |
|
|
470 | (1) |
|
10.3.4 Some perspective on the depth factor |
|
|
471 | (1) |
|
10.3.5 Some perspective on the shape factor |
|
|
471 | (1) |
|
10.3.6 Load, base, and ground inclinations |
|
|
472 | (5) |
|
10.4 General shear, local shear, and punching bearing capacity failure modes |
|
|
477 | (2) |
|
10.5 Footings in sand: effects of groundwater table elevation |
|
|
479 | (6) |
|
10.6 Foundations subjected to load eccentricity |
|
|
485 | (8) |
|
10.6.1 Idealized distributions of pressure at foundation base |
|
|
485 | (3) |
|
|
488 | (2) |
|
10.6.3 Eccentricity in one direction |
|
|
490 | (1) |
|
10.6.4 Calculation of limit bearing capacity for eccentric loads |
|
|
490 | (3) |
|
10.7 Calculation of bearing capacity using curve-fit c and <p parameters |
|
|
493 | (1) |
|
10.8 Limit bearing capacity of shallow foundations in rocks |
|
|
494 | (2) |
|
|
496 | (4) |
|
10.9.1 Main concepts and equations |
|
|
496 | (1) |
|
10.9.1.1 Bearing capacity equation |
|
|
496 | (1) |
|
10.9.1.2 Calculation of bearing capacity in clays |
|
|
496 | (1) |
|
10.9.1.3 Calculation of bearing capacity in sands |
|
|
497 | (1) |
|
10.9.1.4 Load eccentricity |
|
|
498 | (1) |
|
10.9.2 Notations and Symbols |
|
|
498 | (2) |
|
|
500 | (9) |
|
10.10.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
500 | (1) |
|
10.10.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
501 | (2) |
|
|
503 | (2) |
|
|
505 | (1) |
|
|
505 | (1) |
|
|
506 | (3) |
|
11 Shallow foundation design |
|
|
509 | (34) |
|
11.1 The shallow foundation design process |
|
|
509 | (3) |
|
11.1.1 The design problem |
|
|
509 | (1) |
|
11.1.2 Limit states design of shallow foundations |
|
|
510 | (2) |
|
11.2 Limit state IA-1 check |
|
|
512 | (15) |
|
11.2.1 Working stress design of shallow foundations |
|
|
512 | (7) |
|
11.2.2 Load and resistance factor design of shallow foundations |
|
|
519 | (1) |
|
11.2.2.1 The fundamental design inequality |
|
|
519 | (1) |
|
11.2.2.2 Nominal resistances and resistance factors |
|
|
520 | (2) |
|
11.2.3 Relationship between resistance factors, load factors, and the factor of safety |
|
|
522 | (5) |
|
|
527 | (2) |
|
11.4 Structural considerations |
|
|
529 | (4) |
|
11.4.1 Interaction with the structural engineer |
|
|
529 | (1) |
|
11.4.2 Location, configuration, and flexibility of the structure |
|
|
529 | (1) |
|
11.4.3 Sizing of rectangular and trapezoidal combined footings |
|
|
530 | (1) |
|
11.4.4 Sizing of strap footings |
|
|
531 | (1) |
|
11.4.5 Analysis and structural design of mat foundations |
|
|
532 | (1) |
|
11.5 Case study: The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Part IV) |
|
|
533 | (3) |
|
11.5.1 References for "Case History: The Leaning Tower of Pisa" - Parts I-IV |
|
|
535 | (1) |
|
|
536 | (3) |
|
|
536 | (1) |
|
11.6.2 Bearing capacity check using working stress design |
|
|
536 | (1) |
|
11.6.3 Bearing capacity check using LRFD |
|
|
537 | (1) |
|
|
538 | (1) |
|
11.6.5 Symbols and notations |
|
|
538 | (1) |
|
|
539 | (4) |
|
11.7.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
539 | (1) |
|
11.7.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
539 | (1) |
|
|
540 | (2) |
|
|
542 | (1) |
|
|
542 | (1) |
|
|
542 | (1) |
|
12 Types of piles and their installation |
|
|
543 | (36) |
|
12.1 Pile foundations: what are they and when are they required? |
|
|
543 | (1) |
|
12.2 Classifications of pile foundations |
|
|
543 | (10) |
|
12.2.1 Classification based on the method of fabrication and installation process |
|
|
543 | (3) |
|
12.2.2 Classification based on pile material |
|
|
546 | (1) |
|
|
546 | (1) |
|
|
547 | (2) |
|
|
549 | (3) |
|
12.2.2.4 Precast, prestressed concrete piles |
|
|
552 | (1) |
|
12.2.3 Classification based on pile loading mode |
|
|
552 | (1) |
|
12.3 Nondisplacement piles |
|
|
553 | (9) |
|
12.3.1 Drilled shafts (bored piles) |
|
|
553 | (1) |
|
|
553 | (1) |
|
|
553 | (2) |
|
|
555 | (4) |
|
|
559 | (1) |
|
|
559 | (3) |
|
|
562 | (5) |
|
12.4.1 Types of auger piles |
|
|
562 | (1) |
|
12.4.2 Continuous flight auger piles (augercast piles) |
|
|
562 | (1) |
|
|
562 | (1) |
|
|
563 | (1) |
|
|
564 | (1) |
|
12.4.4 Drilled displacement piles |
|
|
564 | (1) |
|
12.4.4.1 Common features of drilled displacement piles |
|
|
564 | (1) |
|
|
565 | (1) |
|
|
565 | (1) |
|
|
566 | (1) |
|
|
567 | (6) |
|
12.5.1 Installation methods |
|
|
567 | (1) |
|
|
568 | (1) |
|
|
568 | (2) |
|
12.5.2.2 Pile driving leads (or leaders) |
|
|
570 | (2) |
|
12.5.2.3 Driving system components |
|
|
572 | (1) |
|
|
572 | (1) |
|
12.5.4 Franki piles (Pressure-injected footings) |
|
|
573 | (1) |
|
|
573 | (1) |
|
|
573 | (3) |
|
|
573 | (1) |
|
|
574 | (2) |
|
|
576 | (1) |
|
12.8 Websites of interest |
|
|
577 | (1) |
|
|
577 | (2) |
|
12.9.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
577 | (1) |
|
|
578 | (1) |
|
|
578 | (1) |
|
|
578 | (1) |
|
|
578 | (1) |
|
13 Analysis and design of single piles |
|
|
579 | (154) |
|
13.1 Response of single piles to axial load |
|
|
579 | (3) |
|
13.2 Design of single, axially loaded piles |
|
|
582 | (3) |
|
|
582 | (1) |
|
|
583 | (1) |
|
13.2.3 Design ultimate limit state |
|
|
584 | (1) |
|
|
585 | (8) |
|
13.3.1 Ultimate load: What is it? |
|
|
585 | (1) |
|
13.3.2 Ultimate load criteria |
|
|
586 | (1) |
|
13.3.2.1 Chin's criterion |
|
|
586 | (1) |
|
13.3.2.2 Van der Veen's criterion |
|
|
587 | (1) |
|
13.3.2.3 Ultimate load based on 10% relative settlement |
|
|
588 | (1) |
|
13.3.2.4 Davisson's criterion |
|
|
589 | (1) |
|
13.3.2.5 De Beer's criterion |
|
|
590 | (1) |
|
13.3.2.6 Which criterion to use? |
|
|
590 | (3) |
|
13.4 Calculation of pile resistance |
|
|
593 | (15) |
|
|
593 | (1) |
|
13.4.2 Factor of safety and allowable load |
|
|
594 | (1) |
|
13.4.3 "Floating piles" and "end-bearing piles" |
|
|
594 | (2) |
|
13.4.4 Calculation of pile resistance from CPT or SPT results |
|
|
596 | (3) |
|
13.4.5 The sources of ultimate shaft and base resistance in piles |
|
|
599 | (1) |
|
13.4.5.1 Shaft resistance |
|
|
599 | (1) |
|
|
599 | (1) |
|
13.4.6 Treatment of sands, silts, and clays |
|
|
600 | (1) |
|
|
600 | (1) |
|
13.4.8 Special considerations for drilled shafts |
|
|
600 | (1) |
|
13.4.9 Special considerations for belled drilled shafts |
|
|
601 | (1) |
|
13.4.10 Special considerations for steel pipe piles |
|
|
602 | (3) |
|
13.4.11 Special considerations for steel tapered piles |
|
|
605 | (1) |
|
13.4.12 Special considerations for steel H-section piles |
|
|
606 | (2) |
|
13.4.13 Special considerations for Franki piles ("pressure-injected footings") |
|
|
608 | (1) |
|
13.4.14 Special considerations for CFA piles, partial-displacement piles, and micropiles |
|
|
608 | (1) |
|
13.5 Calculation of the ultimate resistance of nondisplacement piles |
|
|
608 | (10) |
|
13.5.1 The relationship of pile installation to pile load response |
|
|
608 | (1) |
|
13.5.2 Nondisplacement piles in sandy soil |
|
|
609 | (1) |
|
13.5.2.1 Shaft resistance |
|
|
609 | (1) |
|
|
610 | (1) |
|
13.5.3 Nondisplacement piles in clayey soil |
|
|
611 | (1) |
|
13.5.3.1 Shaft resistance |
|
|
611 | (1) |
|
|
612 | (1) |
|
|
612 | (1) |
|
13.5.5 Examples of calculations of the ultimate resistance of nondisplacement piles |
|
|
613 | (5) |
|
13.6 Calculation of the ultimate resistance of displacement piles |
|
|
618 | (34) |
|
13.6.1 The relationship of pile installation to pile load response |
|
|
618 | (1) |
|
13.6.2 Unit shaft resistance degradation |
|
|
619 | (1) |
|
13.6.3 Variation of driven pile resistance with time |
|
|
619 | (1) |
|
13.6.4 Displacement piles in sandy soil |
|
|
620 | (5) |
|
13.6.5 Displacement piles in clayey soil |
|
|
625 | (5) |
|
|
630 | (1) |
|
13.6.7 Examples of calculations of the ultimate resistance of displacement piles |
|
|
631 | (12) |
|
13.6.8 Examples of calculations of the ultimate resistance of open-ended pipe piles and H-piles |
|
|
643 | (9) |
|
13.7 Other SPT and CPT design correlations |
|
|
652 | (7) |
|
13.7.1 Form of the correlations |
|
|
652 | (1) |
|
|
652 | (1) |
|
|
652 | (1) |
|
13.7.2.2 Shaft resistance |
|
|
652 | (3) |
|
|
655 | (1) |
|
|
655 | (1) |
|
13.7.3.2 Shaft resistance |
|
|
656 | (1) |
|
|
656 | (3) |
|
13.8 Load and resistance factor design procedure for single piles |
|
|
659 | (1) |
|
13.9 Calculation of settlement of piles subjected to axial loadings |
|
|
660 | (14) |
|
13.9.1 Nature and applicability of the analysis |
|
|
660 | (1) |
|
13.9.2 Basic differential equation of pile compression |
|
|
661 | (3) |
|
13.9.3 Pile compression in homogeneous, elastic soil |
|
|
664 | (2) |
|
13.9.4 Limiting cases: Ideal floating, infinitely long, and end-bearing piles |
|
|
666 | (2) |
|
13.9.5 Application to real problems |
|
|
668 | (1) |
|
13.9.5.1 Floating piles or piles with limited base resistance |
|
|
668 | (1) |
|
13.9.5.2 End-bearing piles |
|
|
669 | (1) |
|
13.9.5.3 Piles with noncircular cross sections |
|
|
670 | (2) |
|
13.9.6 Negative skin friction |
|
|
672 | (2) |
|
|
674 | (6) |
|
13.10.1 Rock sockets and micropiles in rock |
|
|
674 | (1) |
|
13.10.2 Estimation of base resistance |
|
|
674 | (2) |
|
13.10.3 Estimation of shaft resistance |
|
|
676 | (1) |
|
13.10.4 Estimation of structural capacity |
|
|
676 | (4) |
|
13.11 Laterally loaded piles |
|
|
680 | (25) |
|
13.11.1 The design problem |
|
|
680 | (1) |
|
13.11.2 Pile lateral load response |
|
|
681 | (5) |
|
|
686 | (2) |
|
13.11.4 Limit unit lateral resistance p |
|
|
688 | (1) |
|
|
689 | (1) |
|
13.11.6 Limit resistance of short piles |
|
|
690 | (5) |
|
|
695 | (2) |
|
13.11.8 Use of computer programs |
|
|
697 | (5) |
|
|
702 | (3) |
|
|
705 | (4) |
|
13.12.1 Definition and classification |
|
|
705 | (1) |
|
13.12.2 Type of loading and rate of load application |
|
|
706 | (1) |
|
13.12.3 Source of reaction |
|
|
707 | (1) |
|
13.12.4 Measurements and instrumentation |
|
|
708 | (1) |
|
13.12.5 Interpretation of pile load tests |
|
|
709 | (1) |
|
|
709 | (3) |
|
13.13.1 Symbols and notations |
|
|
711 | (1) |
|
|
712 | (21) |
|
13.14.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
712 | (1) |
|
13.14.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
713 | (3) |
|
|
716 | (7) |
|
|
723 | (1) |
|
|
723 | (7) |
|
|
730 | (2) |
|
|
732 | (1) |
|
14 Pile driving analysis and quality control of piling operations |
|
|
733 | (58) |
|
14.1 Applications of pile dynamics |
|
|
733 | (1) |
|
|
734 | (10) |
|
|
734 | (2) |
|
14.2.2 Relationship between force and particle velocity |
|
|
736 | (2) |
|
14.2.3 Boundary conditions |
|
|
738 | (1) |
|
14.2.3.1 Types of boundary conditions |
|
|
738 | (1) |
|
14.2.3.2 Wave approaching free end |
|
|
738 | (1) |
|
14.2.3.3 Wave approaching fixed end |
|
|
739 | (1) |
|
14.2.3.4 Prescribed force at a point along the pile |
|
|
740 | (1) |
|
14.2.3.5 Prescribed velocity at pile top |
|
|
741 | (1) |
|
14.2.4 Modeling of soil resistances |
|
|
741 | (1) |
|
14.2.4.1 Decomposition in static and dynamic components |
|
|
741 | (1) |
|
14.2.4.2 Modeling of static resistance |
|
|
742 | (1) |
|
14.2.4.3 Modeling of dynamic resistance |
|
|
743 | (1) |
|
14.3 Analysis of dynamic pile load tests |
|
|
744 | (9) |
|
|
744 | (5) |
|
|
749 | (1) |
|
14.3.3 Pile integrity testing |
|
|
750 | (3) |
|
14.4 Wave equation analysis |
|
|
753 | (23) |
|
14.4.1 Wave equation analysis and its applications |
|
|
753 | (2) |
|
14.4.2 Pile and soil model |
|
|
755 | (1) |
|
|
755 | (1) |
|
|
756 | (4) |
|
|
760 | (3) |
|
14.4.3 Modeling of driving system |
|
|
763 | (1) |
|
|
764 | (2) |
|
14.4.5 Results of the analysis |
|
|
766 | (10) |
|
14.4.6 Importance of choice of soil resistance models |
|
|
776 | (1) |
|
14.5 Pile driving formulas |
|
|
776 | (5) |
|
14.5.1 Traditional formulas |
|
|
776 | (2) |
|
|
778 | (3) |
|
|
781 | (3) |
|
14.6.1 Symbols and notations |
|
|
783 | (1) |
|
|
784 | (7) |
|
14.7.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
784 | (1) |
|
14.7.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
785 | (2) |
|
|
787 | (1) |
|
|
787 | (1) |
|
|
788 | (1) |
|
|
789 | (2) |
|
15 Pile groups and piled rafts |
|
|
791 | (28) |
|
15.1 Use of pile groups, pile caps, and piled rafts |
|
|
791 | (2) |
|
15.2 Vertically loaded pile groups |
|
|
793 | (10) |
|
|
793 | (2) |
|
15.2.2 Ultimate bearing capacity |
|
|
795 | (2) |
|
15.2.3 Pile group settlement |
|
|
797 | (6) |
|
15.2.4 Impact of soil constitutive model used in the analyses |
|
|
803 | (1) |
|
|
803 | (3) |
|
15.3.1 The concept of piled mat foundations |
|
|
803 | (1) |
|
|
803 | (3) |
|
15.4 Laterally loaded pile groups |
|
|
806 | (5) |
|
|
806 | (1) |
|
15.4.2 Simplified design approach |
|
|
806 | (1) |
|
15.4.2.1 Pile head fixity |
|
|
806 | (1) |
|
15.4.2.2 Simplified approach using the p-y method |
|
|
807 | (4) |
|
|
811 | (3) |
|
15.5.1 Symbols and notations |
|
|
813 | (1) |
|
|
814 | (5) |
|
15.6.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
814 | (1) |
|
15.6.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
814 | (1) |
|
|
815 | (1) |
|
|
816 | (1) |
|
|
816 | (1) |
|
|
817 | (2) |
|
|
819 | (66) |
|
16.1 Purpose and types of retaining structures |
|
|
819 | (7) |
|
16.1.1 The function of retaining structures |
|
|
819 | (2) |
|
16.1.2 Types of retaining structures |
|
|
821 | (5) |
|
16.2 Calculation of earth pressures |
|
|
826 | (12) |
|
16.2.1 Mobilization of active and passive pressures |
|
|
826 | (1) |
|
16.2.2 Calculation of active earth pressures using the formulation of Rankine |
|
|
827 | (1) |
|
16.2.2.1 Active pressures for level soil masses |
|
|
827 | (3) |
|
16.2.3 Calculation of earth pressures using the formulation of Coulomb |
|
|
830 | (3) |
|
16.2.4 Calculation of earth pressures using the formulation of Lancellotta |
|
|
833 | (1) |
|
16.2.5 Calculation of earth pressures accounting for soil arching effects using the formulation ofPaik and Salgado (2003) |
|
|
833 | (4) |
|
16.2.6 Choice of friction angle for use in calculations of active and passive pressures |
|
|
837 | (1) |
|
16.3 Design of externally stabilized walls |
|
|
838 | (18) |
|
|
838 | (3) |
|
16.3.2 Cantilever (embedded) walls |
|
|
841 | (5) |
|
|
846 | (1) |
|
16.3.3.1 The basic design problem |
|
|
846 | (1) |
|
16.3.3.2 Analysis based on free-earth support assumption |
|
|
847 | (2) |
|
16.3.3.3 Design of tieback |
|
|
849 | (5) |
|
16.3.4 Braced excavations |
|
|
854 | (2) |
|
16.4 Design of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls |
|
|
856 | (17) |
|
|
856 | (2) |
|
16.4.2 General design considerations |
|
|
858 | (4) |
|
16.4.3 External stability design checks using WSD and LRFD |
|
|
862 | (1) |
|
16.4.3.1 Sliding limit state |
|
|
862 | (1) |
|
16.4.3.2 Overturning limit state |
|
|
863 | (1) |
|
16.4.3.3 Bearing capacity limit state |
|
|
863 | (1) |
|
16.4.4 Internal stability design checks using WSD and LRFD |
|
|
863 | (1) |
|
16.4.4.1 Reinforcement rupture limit state |
|
|
863 | (1) |
|
16.4.4.2 Reinforcement pullout limit state |
|
|
864 | (9) |
|
|
873 | (3) |
|
|
876 | (3) |
|
16.6.1 Symbols and notations |
|
|
877 | (2) |
|
|
879 | (6) |
|
16.7.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
879 | (1) |
|
16.7.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
880 | (1) |
|
|
881 | (1) |
|
|
882 | (1) |
|
|
882 | (1) |
|
|
883 | (1) |
|
|
884 | (1) |
|
|
885 | (50) |
|
17.1 The role of slope stability analysis in foundation engineering projects |
|
|
885 | (9) |
|
17.1.1 Engineering analysis of soil slopes |
|
|
885 | (1) |
|
17.1.2 Stability and deformation analyses |
|
|
886 | (2) |
|
17.1.3 Effective versus total stress analysis |
|
|
888 | (1) |
|
17.1.4 Typical slope problems |
|
|
889 | (1) |
|
17.1.4.1 Sandy/silty/gravelly fills built on firm soil or rock |
|
|
889 | (1) |
|
17.1.4.2 Clayey fills built on firm soil or rock |
|
|
890 | (1) |
|
17.1.4.3 Fills built on soft subsoil |
|
|
890 | (1) |
|
17.1.4.4 Excavation slopes |
|
|
890 | (1) |
|
|
891 | (1) |
|
|
891 | (1) |
|
17.1.4.7 Need for computations |
|
|
892 | (1) |
|
17.1.5 The basics of limit equilibrium analysis |
|
|
892 | (2) |
|
17.2 Some basic limit equilibrium methods |
|
|
894 | (9) |
|
|
894 | (3) |
|
17.2.2 The infinite slope method |
|
|
897 | (4) |
|
17.2.3 The Swedish circle method |
|
|
901 | (2) |
|
17.3 The slice methods of limit equilibrium analysis of slopes |
|
|
903 | (14) |
|
17.3.1 General formulation |
|
|
903 | (3) |
|
17.3.2 Ordinary method of slices |
|
|
906 | (3) |
|
17.3.3 Bishop's simplified method |
|
|
909 | (1) |
|
|
910 | (1) |
|
|
911 | (1) |
|
|
912 | (1) |
|
17.3.7 Comparison of different methods of stability analysis |
|
|
913 | (1) |
|
17.3.8 Acceptable values of factor of safety and resistance factors for stability analysis |
|
|
914 | (1) |
|
17.3.9 Computational issues associated with limit equilibrium slope stability analysis |
|
|
915 | (1) |
|
17.3.9.1 Groundwater modeling |
|
|
915 | (2) |
|
17.3.10 Search for the critical slip surface |
|
|
917 | (1) |
|
17.4 Slope stability analysis programs: An example |
|
|
917 | (4) |
|
17.5 Advanced methods of analysis: Limit analysis |
|
|
921 | (6) |
|
17.5.1 Basic concepts of limit analysis |
|
|
921 | (3) |
|
17.5.2 Finite element modeling for limit analysis of complex soil slopes |
|
|
924 | (1) |
|
17.5.3 Optimization of lower and upper bound solutions |
|
|
925 | (1) |
|
17.5.4 Factor of safety and other results |
|
|
925 | (2) |
|
17.6 Case study: Building collapse caused by landslide |
|
|
927 | (1) |
|
|
927 | (2) |
|
17.7.1 Symbols and notations |
|
|
928 | (1) |
|
|
929 | (6) |
|
17.8.1 Conceptual problems |
|
|
929 | (1) |
|
17.8.2 Quantitative problems |
|
|
930 | (1) |
|
|
931 | (1) |
|
|
931 | (1) |
|
|
931 | (2) |
|
|
933 | (2) |
Appendix A Unit conversions |
|
935 | (4) |
Appendix B Useful relationships and typical values of various quantities |
|
939 | (4) |
Appendix C Measurement of hydraulic conductivity in the laboratory using the falling-head permeameter |
|
943 | (2) |
Appendix D Determination of preconsolidation pressure, compression and recompression indices, and coefficient of consolidation from consolidation test data |
|
945 | (4) |
Appendix E Stress rotation analysis |
|
949 | (4) |
Index |
|
953 | |