Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils is your comprehensive guide to designing and constructing foundations in areas with expansive soils. Authored by an expert team with nearly 70 years of combined industry experience, this book fills a significant gap in the current literature by focusing on practical design and construction methods.

The text covers essential topics such as identifying and analyzing expansive soils, developing foundation designs tailored to specific locations, and addressing the unique challenges posed by these soils. Expansive soils are found worldwide and are known for causing substantial damage due to their significant deformations—far greater than non-expansive soils—and the unpredictable nature of these deformations.

This book offers a design-oriented approach rather than a theoretical one, making it an invaluable resource for engineers and contractors dealing with expansive soils. It includes case studies from both commercial and residential projects, providing real-world examples that can be directly applied to various engineering contexts.

With 416 pages of detailed information, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils is a must-have for anyone involved in the foundation design process for areas prone to expansive soils. It provides a succinct introduction to the basics of these soils and their threats, ensuring that professionals can make informed decisions when working with such challenging ground conditions.