Building on Sinkholes: Design and Construction of Foundations in Karst Terrain

by George F. Sowers

George Sowers examines the mechanisms of sinkhole formation in limestone (or karst terrain), methods for overcoming sinkhole-related failures, and techniques to avoid or minimize future sinkhole collapses.

202 pages, Paperback

Published October 14, 1996

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic discussion about karst formation and behavior. Got to the topic of the title near the back third of the book.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tehe references from experienced engineers this book is an excelent In ordem to explain this kind of subsoils and the consequences from construction over it.