Lateral Pressure Reduction on Earth-Retaining Structures Using Geofoam - Horvath, John Stanley
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A 360-page scholarly monograph that contains a basic yet comprehensive presentation of using the lightweight-fill and compressible-inclusion functions of geofoam to reduce lateral pressures on all types of earth-retaining structures under both gravity and seismic loading. An introduction to using geofoam to reduce vertical earth forces on underground conduits as well as beneath structural slabs constructed on expansive soil and rock is also included. This document reflects Dr. Horvath's more than 30 years of research into this topic, and contains never-before-published material. This document…mehr

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A 360-page scholarly monograph that contains a basic yet comprehensive presentation of using the lightweight-fill and compressible-inclusion functions of geofoam to reduce lateral pressures on all types of earth-retaining structures under both gravity and seismic loading. An introduction to using geofoam to reduce vertical earth forces on underground conduits as well as beneath structural slabs constructed on expansive soil and rock is also included. This document reflects Dr. Horvath's more than 30 years of research into this topic, and contains never-before-published material. This document is intended to be of use to both design professionals in practice as well as academic instructors and researchers.
Autorenporträt
Dr. John S. Horvath, P.E. has more than 46 years of professional experience and is currently a consulting engineer (d/b/a John S. Horvath Consulting Engineer in Scarsdale, NY) with an international practice. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from the Polytechnic Institute of New York, all in civil engineering with a specialization in geotechnical engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer with current registrations in New Jersey and New York. He has authored more than 100 professional publications ranging from monographs, white papers, and research reports to journal and conference papers as well as lectured to both domestic and international audiences.