Soils And Foundations For Architects And Engineers

<P>Ideal for undergraduates of geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this established textbook sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear and straightforward way; combining both classical and critical state theories and giving...

<P>Using real working drawings from a 50 year career, Ron Slade shows how drawing remains at the heart of the design process in the everyday working life of engineers and architects. The book explains simple techniques that can be learnt and used...

One of the main concerns of Brussels-based architecture firm A2RC is the continuing urbanization of the city of Brussels. Critical of attempts over the years to modernize Brussels, A2RC's aim is to pursue the reintegration of the city by offering...

<P>Reinforced concrete (R/C) is one of the main building materials used worldwide, and an understanding of its structural performance under gravity and seismic loads, albeit complex, is crucial for the design of cost effective and safe buildings.</P><br/><br/><P></P><I><br/><br/><P>Concrete...