Soil, Rock, and Structures

The first complete handbook for every aspect of grouting
technology

The Practical Handbook of Grouting offers the most comprehensive,
single-source reference covering all facets of grouting technology,
including its application for control of water movement,
strengthening of both soil and rock, and a wide range of structural
applications. Richly illustrated with hundreds of informative
photographs, graphs, and figures, this handbook provides invaluable
advice on all stages of a project from initial investigation and
design, through execution, monitoring, and quality control.

Broad coverage in the Practical Handbook of Grouting begins with a
general overview of the topic and includes design and quality
control issues, injection techniques, and a thorough discussion of
drilling and grouting equipment, with practical focus on building
custom equipment.

Enriched with real-world insights from the author, the Practical
Handbook of Grouting features the latest information on:

* Cementitious and noncementitious grouts, including new admixtures
and polymers

* Special construction requirements, including grouting inside
structures, underground spaces, in extreme environments, and for
emergency response support

* Grouting equipment, including pumps, mixers, agitators, and
delivery and monitoring systems

* Pump mechanics, including the advantages and limitations of all
pump types

* "The Games Contractors Play," including marketing efforts,
proposal trickery, on-the-job issues, and defending bad work

Complete with an extensive bibliography and references, the
Practical Handbook of Grouting is a valuable resource for civil,
structural, and geotechnical engineers, geologists, contractors,
and students in related fields.