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FAMOUS FOUNDATIONS

Successes and Failures

The success of structures—be they buildings, bridges, or any other structure—rests on their foundations. Famous Foundations documents eighteen unique foundations that were either the pride or the embarrassment of design engineers or builders. Thirteen of the foundations discussed were immediate and enduring successes. Five were either early failures or continuing repair challenges. The book contains over a hundred photographs and drawings illustrating the planning phase, construction, and operation of the structures. The long-lasting foundations of the early Roman roads and bridges are explored as well as the new Tappan Zee Bridge. A primer on foundation is included for those unfamiliar with foundation design and construction.

T. Richard Morris

About the Author

T. Richard Morris has worked in the foundation field for more than forty years. He is a founder of International Construction Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of pile driving and drilling equipment for foundation construction. He also is a founder of American Wick Drain Corp., a manufacturer of prefabricated plastic soil drainage products. He holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering mechanics from Penn State and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He also holds several patents in the geotechnical field. Morris is a certified scubadiver, a private pilot, a downhill skier, and an avid fly fisherman.

Successes and Failures

The success of structures—be they buildings, bridges, or any other structure—rests on their foundations. Famous Foundations documents eighteen unique foundations that were either the pride or the embarrassment of design engineers or builders. Thirteen of the foundations discussed were immediate and enduring successes. Five were either early failures or continuing repair challenges. The book contains over a hundred photographs and drawings illustrating the planning phase, construction, and operation of the structures. The long-lasting foundations of the early Roman roads and bridges are explored as well as the new Tappan Zee Bridge. A primer on foundation is included for those unfamiliar with foundation design and construction.

About the Author

T. Richard Morris has worked in the foundation field for more than forty years. He is a founder of International Construction Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of pile driving and drilling equipment for foundation construction. He also is a founder of American Wick Drain Corp., a manufacturer of prefabricated plastic soil drainage products. He holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering mechanics from Penn State and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He also holds several patents in the geotechnical field. Morris is a certified scubadiver, a private pilot, a downhill skier, and an avid fly fisherman.