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Surface and Underground Excavations: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Contractors

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By John C. Santamarina, Carlos R. Rinaldi, and Jianye Ching

Surface and Underground Excavations: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineers and Contractors is the definitive reference on excavating methods and techniques. This second edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, and includes new chapters on excavation safety and environmental protection.

Surface and Underground Excavations, 2nd Edition: Methods, Techniques and Equipment

by Andrew Blum

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Language	:	English
File size	:	47431 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	904 pages

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the entire excavation process, from planning and design to construction and maintenance. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

Excavation methods for different types of soil and rock
Slope stability analysis and design
Groundwater control and dewatering
Tunnel and shaft excavation
Excavation safety and environmental protection

Surface and Underground Excavations is an essential resource for engineers and contractors involved in any type of excavation project. It is also a valuable reference for students and researchers in the field of geotechnical engineering.

Excavation Methods for Different Types of Soil and Rock
Slope Stability Analysis and Design
Groundwater Control and Dewatering
Tunnel and Shaft Excavation
Excavation Safety and Environmental Protection
Case Studies
References

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"Surface and Underground Excavations is the definitive reference on excavating methods and techniques. This second edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest advances in the field, and includes new chapters on excavation safety and environmental protection. It is an essential resource for engineers and contractors involved in any type of excavation project."

—John D. Nelson, P.E., President of the American Society of Civil Engineers

"Surface and Underground Excavations is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the entire excavation process. It covers a wide range of topics, from planning and design to construction and maintenance. It is a valuable reference for engineers, contractors, and students in the field of geotechnical engineering."

—Robert J. Jewell, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley