Practical Handbook of Grouting

The first complete handbook for every aspect of grouting technology<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> Enriched with real-world insights from the author, the Practical Handbook of Grouting features the latest information on:<br /> * Cementitious and noncementitious grouts, including new admixtures and polymers<br /> * Special construction requirements, including grouting inside structures, underground spaces, in extreme environments, and for emergency response support<br /> * Grouting equipment, including pumps, mixers, agitators, and delivery and monitoring systems<br /> * Pump mechanics, including the advantages and limitations of all pump types<br /> * “The Games Contractors Play,” including marketing efforts, proposal trickery, on-the-job issues, and defending bad work<br /> 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.