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

Summarizes the mechanisms of sinkhole formation in limestone terrain, and provides methods for overcoming sinkhole-related structural failures and for avoiding or minimizing future sinkhole collapses that impact human activity. Describes site investigation as well as design and construction methods suitable where sinkholes might occur. Addressed to engineers and geologists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.