Earth Retention Systems Handbook

Earth Retention Systems Handbook



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Earth Retention Systems Handbook
By Alan Macnab
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Number Of Pages: 531
Publication Date: 2002-03-19
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071373314
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071373319


Presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems used to construct permanent facilities inside them. These systems are used to construct underground pipelines, tunnels, tank and storage facilities, foundations and structures. Each chapter presents a shoring system type description, how it is constructed, equipment requirements, cost analysis, etc. Safety, inspection and testing codes and methods included throughout.