An Introduction to Retaining Walls and Excavation Support Systems - Paperback

by J. Paul Guyer (Author)

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in retaining walls and excavation support systems for buildings and a variety of infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR RETAINING WALLS, 2. EARTH PRESSURES, 3. EQUIVALENT FLUID PRESSURES, 4. DESIGN PROCEDURES FOR RETAINING WALLS, 5. CRIB WALL, 6. EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, 7. STRUTTED EXCAVATIONS, 8. STABILITY OF BOTTOM OF EXCAVATION, 9. ANCHORED WALLS.

Author Biography

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years of experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute, and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.