Bases and Foundations of Building Under Reconstruction / Edition 1

by P.A. Konovalov

Overview

Translated from the Russian, this English edition of the text has been revised and updated. It covers such topics as: reasons for strengthening bases and foundations of buildings; behavioural features and foundations of in-service buildings; and stabilization of soils.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789054107224
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1998
Pages:	239
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface — 1. Reasons for Strengthening Bases and Foundations of Buildings — 1. Deformations of In-service Buildings — 2. Load Increase Due to Building Additional Storey and Reconstruction — 3. Standardising Stress Intensity on Foundation Soils — 2. Condition of Bases and Foundations of Buildings under Reconstruction — 1. Effect of Service Period of Buildings on Deterioration of Foundations — 2. Design Parameters of Foundations — 3. Changes in Stress on Foundation Soils after Reconstruction of Buildings — 4. Utilisation of Reserve Bearing Capacity of Foundations in Reconstructions — 5. Experience in Prescribing Permissible Stress on Foundation Soils after Reconstruction — 3. Behavioural Features of Foundations of In-Service Buildings — 1. Nature of Soil Reinforcement — 2. Depth of Compressible Layer of Base — 3. Variation in Moisture Regime of Soil and Water Table — 4. Consolidation of Foundation Soils under Load — 5. Effect of Long-term Loads on Mechanical Properties of Foundation Soils — 4. Engineering-Geological Investigations and Inspections of Foundations of Reconstructed Buildings — 1. Engineering-Geological Investigations — 2. Investigation of Foundation Soils — 3. Inspection of Foundations — 4. Summary of Technical Feasibility of Reconstructing Buildings with Increased Loads — 5. Designing Bases and Foundations of Buildings under Reconstruction — 1. Sequence of Works while Designing Bases and Foundations — 2. Summation of Loads for Computation of Foundations — 3. Determination of Allowable Stress on Foundation Soils Compressed under Long-term Loading Conditions — 4. Verification of Foundation Strength — 5. Design of Bases According to Ultimate State — 6. Reinforcement of Foundations on Natural Base — 1. Strengthening Foundations — 2. Increasing Foundation Bearing Area — 3. Deepening Foundations: Underpinning Columns of a New Foundation — 4. Construction of Foundation Mats under a Building — 5. Introduction of Additional Supports — 7. Utilization of Piles for Reinforcing Foundations — 1. Behaviour of Cast-in-situ Piles under the Building — 2. Reinforcing Foundations with Driven Piles — 3. Bored Jet Grout Piles — 4. Slot Foundations — 5. Partial Replacement of Pile Foundations — 8. Stabilisation of Soils — 1. Cementation — 2. Silicification — 3. Electrochemical Stabilisation — 4. Thermal Stabilisation — 5. Strengthening and Lifting Deformed Foundations by High pressure Jet Grouting — 6. Jet Grouting: Applications — 9. Special Features of Construction Operations Related to Substructure Works to be Carried out under Reconstruction — 1. Effective Methods of Destroying Old Foundations — 2. Methods for Restoration of Waterproofing — 3. Installation of Piles and Sheet Piles Adjacent to Structures in Service — 4. Deepening Underground Facilities of Buildings — 5. Construction Works for Lowering Water Table and for Water Drainage — 6. Safety Regulations in Reconstruction Works — Conclusions — References.