Foundations (1878)

Foundations is a book written by Jules Gaudard and first published in 1878. The book is an in-depth exploration of the principles and techniques of building foundations, with a particular focus on the construction of large buildings and structures. Gaudard draws on his extensive experience as an engineer and architect to provide detailed explanations of the various types of foundations, including spread footings, pile foundations, and raft foundations. He also discusses the factors that influence the design and construction of foundations, such as soil conditions, building loads, and environmental factors. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques presented. Foundations is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and builders who are involved in the design and construction of large buildings and structures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.