Steven L.Kramer

S.Graham Kelly 

Robert W. Day

A foundation is defined as that part of the structure that supports the weight of the structure and transmits the load to underlying soil or rock. In general, foundation engineering applies the knowledge of geology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and structural engineering to the design and construction of foundations for buildings and other structures. The most basic aspect of foundation engineering deals with the selection of the type of foundation, such as using a shallow or deep foundation system. Another important aspect of foundation engineering involves the development of design parameters, such as the bearing capacity or estimated settlement of the foundation. 

HSAI-YANG FANG

K.G. BHATIA

The author has been engaged in designing, testing and review of machine

foundations for various industrial projects viz. Petrochemicals, Refineries, Power

plants etc. for the last about three decades.

The handbook is written primarily for practising engineers as well as for students

at Post Graduate level. Handbook shares author's long experience on the subject

and focuses on the improvements needed in the design process with the sole

objective of making practising engineers physically understand and feel the

dynamics of machine foundation system.

The handbook covers basic fundamentals necessary for understanding and

evaluating dynamic response of machine foundation system. The author has also

conducted extensive tests on machine foundation models as well as on prototypes.

For over two decades, the author has been associated with Failure Analysis

Studies on various types of machines.