Earthquake Soil Interaction

Author : S. Syngellakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Science
ISBN : 1845649796

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Earthquake Soil Interaction by S. Syngellakis Pdf

The volume comprises a selection of articles on interactions between earthquakes and the soil in which they propagate. It is concerned with soil composition and geomechanical features, which affect earthquake propagation and intensity; it also addresses detrimental effects of seismic shaking on soil properties and stability.Modelling is applied to investigate the effects of cracks and various type of soil damping on seismic waves. Elastic, poroelastic, elasto-plastic, constitutive models are adopted in conjunction with rigorous mathematical techniques or approximate methods such as boundary elements or finite differences.A substantial part of this volume is dedicated to soil liquefaction, an important consequent of seismic shaking resulting in substantial loss of soil strength and stiffness. Propose criteria for assessing the liquefaction potential of a site are listed. Data collected from the soil samples either in the laboratory or in-situ are analysed to provide values for the critical parameters on which liquefaction depends.The occurrence of landslides is addressed by assessing slope stability through a systematic geophysical and geotechnical characterisation of the soil mass followed by finite element modelling. The bearing capacity of the soil is directly obtained by laboratory testing of soil samples but it is also predicated from reliable empirical relations generated by combining such test date with in-situ measurements of soil dynamic properties.

Author : A.S. Cakmak
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780444600400

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Soil-Structure Interaction by A.S. Cakmak Pdf

Despite advances in the field of geotechnical earthquake engineering, earthquakes continue to cause loss of life and property in one part of the world or another. The Third International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 22nd to 24th June 1987, provided an opportunity for participants from all over the world to share their expertise to enhance the role of mechanics and other disciplines as they relate to earthquake engineering. The edited proceedings of the conference are published in four volumes. This volume covers: Soil Structure Interaction under Dynamic Loads, Vibration of Machine Foundations, and Base Isolation in Earthquake Engineering. With its companion volumes, it is hoped that it will contribute to the further development of techniques, methods and innovative approaches in soil dynamics and earthquake engineering.

Author : C. Zhang,John P Wolf
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080530583

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Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction by C. Zhang,John P Wolf Pdf

Dynamic Soil-structure interaction is one of the major topics in earthquake engineering and soil dynamics since it is closely related to the safety evaluation of many important engineering projects, such as nuclear power plants, to resist earthquakes. In dealing with the analysis of dynamic soil-structure interactions, one of the most difficult tasks is the modeling of unbounded media. To solve this problem, many numerical methods and techniques have been developed. This book summarizes the most recent developments and applications in the field of dynamic soil-structure interaction, both in China and Switzerland. An excellent book for scientists and engineers in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and earthquake engineering.

Author : Polat Gülkan,Ray W. Clough
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401117555

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Developments in Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction by Polat Gülkan,Ray W. Clough Pdf

For the last couple of decades it has been recognized that the foundation material on which a structure is constructed may interact dynamically with the structure during its response to dynamic excitation to the extent that the stresses and deflections in the system are modified from the values that would have been developed if it had been on a rigid foundation. This phenomenon is examined in detail in the book. The basic solutions are examined in time and frequency domains and finite element and boundary element solutions compared. Experimental investigations aimed at correlation and verification with theory are described in detail. A wide variety of SSI problems may be formulated and solved approximately using simplified models in lieu of rigorous procedures; the book gives a good overview of these methods. A feature which often lacks in other texts on the subject is the way in which dynamic behavior of soil can be modeled. Two contributors have addressed this problem from the computational and physical characterization viewpoints. The book illustrates practical areas with the analysis of tunnel linings and stiffness and damping of pile groups. Finally, design code provisions and derivation of design input motions complete this thorough overview of SSI in conventional engineering practice. Taken in its entirety the book, authored by fifteen well known experts, gives an in-depth review of soil-structure interaction across a broad spectrum of aspects usually not covered in a single volume. It should be a readily useable reference for the research worker as well as the advance level practitioner. (abstract) This book treats the dynamic soil-structure interaction phenomenon across a broad spectrum of aspects ranging from basic theory, simplified and rigorous solution techniques and their comparisons as well as successes in predicting experimentally recorded measurements. Dynamic soil behavior and practical problems are given thorough coverage. It is intended to serve both as a readily understandable reference work for the researcher and the advanced-level practitioner.

Author : A. S. Cakmak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Soil dynamics
ISBN : 0905451880

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Soil-structure Interaction by A. S. Cakmak Pdf

Author : Tom Schanz,Roumen Iankov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048126972

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Coupled Site and Soil-Structure Interaction Effects with Application to Seismic Risk Mitigation by Tom Schanz,Roumen Iankov Pdf

Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Coupled Site and Soil-Structure Interaction Effects with Application to Seismic Risk Mitigation Borovets, Bulgaria 30 August - 3 September 2008

Author : Bharat Bhushan Prasad
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 938 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Earthquake engineering
ISBN : 9788120340398

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Advanced Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering by Bharat Bhushan Prasad Pdf

Author : S. Syngellakis
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845649784

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Earthquake-Soil Interaction by S. Syngellakis Pdf

Comprises a selection of articles on interactions between earthquakes and the soil in which they propagate. The book is concerned with soil composition and geomechanical features, which affect earthquake propagation and intensity; it also addresses detrimental effects of seismic shaking on soil properties and stability. Modelling is applied to investigate the effects of cracks and various types of soil damping on seismic waves. Elastic, poroelastic, elasto-plastic, constitutive models are adopted in conjunction with rigorous mathematical techniques or approximate methods such as boundary elements or finite differences. A substantial part of this volume is dedicated to soil liquefaction, an important consequent of seismic shaking that results in substantial loss of soil strength and stiffness. Criteria are proposed for assessing the liquefaction potential of a site. Data collected from soil samples, either in the laboratory or in-situ, are analysed to provide values for the critical parameters on which liquefaction depends. The occurrence of landslides is addressed by assessing slope stability through a systematic geophysical and geotechnical characterisation of the soil mass followed by finite element modelling. The bearing capacity of the soil is directly obtained by laboratory testing of soil samples, as well as from reliable empirical relations generated by combining such test data with in-situ measurements of soil dynamic properties.

Author : Rolando P. Orense,Nawawi Chouw,Michael J. Pender
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203838204

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Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction by Rolando P. Orense,Nawawi Chouw,Michael J. Pender Pdf

Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction contains selected papers presented at the International Workshop on Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction held in Auckland, New Zealand from 26-27 November 2009. The workshop was the venue for an international exchange of ideas, disseminating information about experiments, numerical models and practical en

Author : Chittoor Viswanathan Subramanian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN : UCAL:X31356

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Soil-structure Interaction Due to Earthquake Loading by Chittoor Viswanathan Subramanian Pdf

Author : Atilla Ansal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319169644

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Perspectives on European Earthquake Engineering and Seismology by Atilla Ansal Pdf

This book collects 4 keynote and 15 theme lectures presented at the 2nd European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (2ECEES), held in Istanbul, Turkey, from August 24 to 29, 2014. The conference was organized by the Turkish Earthquake Foundation - Earthquake Engineering Committee and Prime Ministry, Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency under the auspices of the European Association for Earthquake Engineering (EAEE) and European Seismological Commission (ESC). The book’s nineteen state-of-the-art chapters were written by the most prominent researchers in Europe and address a comprehensive collection of topics on earthquake engineering, as well as interdisciplinary subjects such as engineering seismology and seismic risk assessment and management. Further topics include engineering seismology, geotechnical earthquake engineering, seismic performance of buildings, earthquake-resistant engineering structures, new techniques and technologies, and managing risk in seismic regions. The book also presents the First Professor Inge Lehmann Distinguished Award Lecture given by Prof. Shamita Das in honor of Prof. Dr. Inge Lehmann. The aim of this work is to present the state-of-the art and latest practices in the fields of earthquake engineering and seismology, with Europe’s most respected researchers addressing recent and ongoing developments while also proposing innovative avenues for future research and development. Given its cutting-edge conten t and broad spectrum of topics, the book offers a unique reference guide for researchers in these fields. Audience: This book is of interest to civil engineers in the fields of geotechnical and structural earthquake engineering; scientists and researchers in the fields of seismology, geology and geophysics. Not only scientists, engineers and students, but also those interested in earthquake hazard assessment and mitigation will find in this book the most recent advances.

Author : Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Education
ISBN : 0132463806

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Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering: Soil stability, soil structure interaction by Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Pdf

Each of the Volumes for the 1984 Conference Deals with One or More Topics Related to Earthquake Engineering.

Author : Boominathan Adimoolam,Subhadeep Banerjee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811305627

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Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering by Boominathan Adimoolam,Subhadeep Banerjee Pdf

This book gathers selected proceedings of the annual conference of the Indian Geotechnical Society, and covers various aspects of soil dynamics and earthquake geotechnical engineering. The book includes a wide range of studies on seismic response of dams, foundation-soil systems, natural and man-made slopes, reinforced-earth walls, base isolation systems and so on, especially focusing on the soil dynamics and case studies from the Indian subcontinent. The book also includes chapters addressing related issues such as landslide risk assessments, liquefaction mitigation, dynamic analysis of mechanized tunneling, and advanced seismic soil-structure-interaction analysis. Given its breadth of coverage, the book offers a useful guide for researchers and practicing civil engineers alike.

Author : Alain Pecker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783211742143

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Advanced Earthquake Engineering Analysis by Alain Pecker Pdf

During the last decade, the state-of-the-art in Earthquake Engineering Design and Analysis has made significant steps towards a more rational analysis of structures. This book reviews the fundamentals of displacement based methods. Starting from engineering seismology and earthquake geotechnical engineering, it proceeds to focus on design, analysis and testing of structures with emphasis on buildings and bridges.

Author : Abbas Moustafa
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535100256

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Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering by Abbas Moustafa Pdf

This book sheds lights on recent advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering with special emphasis on soil liquefaction, soil-structure interaction, seismic safety of dams and underground monuments, mitigation strategies against landslide and fire whirlwind resulting from earthquakes and vibration of a layered rotating plant and Bryan's effect. The book contains sixteen chapters covering several interesting research topics written by researchers and experts from several countries. The research reported in this book is useful to graduate students and researchers working in the fields of structural and earthquake engineering. The book will also be of considerable help to civil engineers working on construction and repair of engineering structures, such as buildings, roads, dams and monuments.