Introduction

The book offers systematic dynamic analysis of soils and their engineering applications, including machine foundations, and aims to develop a clear understanding of the subject. It comprises sixteen chapters.

Chapter 1

Introduces the reader to the various problems in soil dynamics.

Chapter 2

Concepts of theory of vibrations are discussed along with their applications in designing Vibration Absorbers and Pickups.

Chapter 3

Wave propagation in elastic medium including wave refraction in layered medium is covered.

Chapter 4

Deals with the procedure of determining dynamic properties of soils using various laboratory and field tests.

Chapters 5 and 6

Dynamic earth pressures in retaining walls and dynamic bearing capacity of footings are dealt with respectively.

Chapters 7 and 8

Deal with dynamic behavior of pile foundations and slopes.

Chapter 9

Discusses causes of liquefaction of soils and prediction of liquefaction potential.

Chapter 10

Details the procedure of estimating the unbalanced forces in various types of machines.

Chapters 11, 12, and 13

Deal with the analysis and design of foundations of reciprocating machine, hammer, and turbo-generators respectively.

Chapter 14

Problems of vibration isolation and screening are dealt with.

Chapter 15

Discusses the analysis and design of reinforced earth wall located in seismic areas.

Chapter 16

A new concept of a conventional rigid retaining wall having reinforced backfill is presented, giving complete analysis and design procedure considering seismic forces.