Information Technology In Geo Engineering

Author : António Gomes Correia,Joaquim Tinoco,Paulo Cortez,Luís Lamas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030320294

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Information Technology in Geo-Engineering by António Gomes Correia,Joaquim Tinoco,Paulo Cortez,Luís Lamas Pdf

These proceedings address the latest developments in information communication and technologies for geo-engineering. The 3rd International Conference on Information Technology in Geo-Engineering (ICITG 2019), held in Guimarães, Portugal, follows the previous successful installments of this conference series in Durham (2014) and Shanghai (2010). The respective chapters cover the following: Use of information and communications technologies Big data and databases Data mining and data science Imaging technologies Building information modelling applied to geo-structures Artificial intelligence Smart geomaterials and intelligent construction Sensors and monitoring Asset management Case studies on design, construction and maintenance Given its broad range of coverage, the book will benefit students, educators, researchers and professional practitioners alike, encouraging these readers to help take the geo-engineering community into the digital age

Author : D.G. Toll,H. Zhu,A. Osman
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781614994176

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Information Technology in Geo-Engineering by D.G. Toll,H. Zhu,A. Osman Pdf

Information technology continues to evolve and remains central to all aspects of geo-engineering. Key issues are the effective use and re-use of data, particularly within Building Information Modelling (BIM) frameworks; the use of smart monitoring; artificial intelligence and data processing techniques. All these contribute to improvements in design processes, greater construction efficiency and more cost-effective maintenance. This book presents the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Information Technology in Geo-Engineering (ICITG 2014), held in Durham, United Kingdom, in July 2014. Topics of the conference cover the full range of information technology applications in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering, as well as engineering geology. The focus of the papers in this book is on geotechnical data, specifically dealing with issues related to data standards and data exchange. The wider issues of managing data and data sharing through global web portals are also addressed. Also included are papers on artificial intelligence applications, and the use of expert (knowledge-based) systems, artificial neural networks and data mining techniques, particularly as applied to the identification of properties of geo-materials. The use of web-based materials for education, data processing techniques, and the numerical modeling of tunnels, piles and anchors are also discussed. This book will be of interest to the geo-engineering community and is the second in a series of proceedings designed to keep practitioners and researchers abreast of the developments in information technology which relate to their work.

Author : D. G. Toll,Hehua Zhu,Xiaojun Li
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781607506164

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Information Technology in Geo-engineering by D. G. Toll,Hehua Zhu,Xiaojun Li Pdf

Information technology (IT) is now intrinsic to many aspects of our lives, and this is no less so for the field of geo-engineering, where it is widely used. This volume presents the proceedings of the First International Conference on Information Technology in Geo-Engineering in Shanghai, September 2010. The conference brought together engineers, scientists, researchers and educators to review new developments and IT advances in geo-engineering and provided a forum for the discussion of future trends. Iformation technology evolves constantly, and the innovative concepts, strategies and technologies which have sprung up are becoming ever more important to all aspects of geo-engineering; facilitating design processes, improving construction efficiency andlowering maintenance costs. These topics are among the many addressed here. Of interest to all those involved in the field of geo-engineering, it is hoped that this volume will prove to be the first of a series to cover regular international conference on this increasingly important subject.

Author : Joaquim Tinoco,Paulo Cortez,Lu#x2a73 Lamas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Applied mathematics
ISBN : 3030320308

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Information Technology in Geo-Engineering by Joaquim Tinoco,Paulo Cortez,Lu#x2a73 Lamas Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering,Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities for Research and Technological Innovation
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309100090

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Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Earth Sciences and Resources,Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering,Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium: Opportunities for Research and Technological Innovation Pdf

The field of geoengineering is at a crossroads where the path to high-tech solutions meets the path to expanding applications of geotechnology. In this report, the term "geoengineering" includes all types of engineering that deal with Earth materials, such as geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, hydrological engineering, and Earth-related parts of petroleum engineering and mining engineering. The rapid expansion of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology begs the question of how these new approaches might come to play in developing better solutions for geotechnological problems. This report presents a vision for the future of geotechnology aimed at National Science Foundation (NSF) program managers, the geological and geotechnical engineering community as a whole, and other interested parties, including Congress, federal and state agencies, industry, academia, and other stakeholders in geoengineering research. Some of the ideas may be close to reality whereas others may turn out to be elusive, but they all present possibilities to strive for and potential goals for the future. Geoengineers are poised to expand their roles and lead in finding solutions for modern Earth systems problems, such as global change, emissions-free energy supply, global water supply, and urban systems.

Author : David E. Reisner,T. Pradeep
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780415621274

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Aquananotechnology by David E. Reisner,T. Pradeep Pdf

The world’s fresh water supplies are dwindling rapidly—even wastewater is now considered an asset. By 2025, most of the world's population will be facing serious water stresses and shortages. Aquananotechnology: Global Prospects breaks new ground with its informative and innovative introduction of the application of nanotechnology to the remediation of contaminated water for drinking and industrial use. It provides a comprehensive overview, from a global perspective, of the latest research and developments in the use of nanotechnology for water purification and desalination methods. The book also covers approaches to remediation such as high surface area nanoscale media for adsorption of toxic species, UV treatment of pathogens, and regeneration of saturated media with applications in municipal water supplies, produced water from fracking, ballast water, and more. It also discusses membranes, desalination, sensing, engineered polymers, magnetic nanomaterials, electrospun nanofibers, photocatalysis, endocrine disruptors, and Al13 clusters. It explores physics-based phenomena such as subcritical water and cavitation-induced sonoluminescence, and fog harvesting. With contributions from experts in developed and developing countries, including those with severe contamination, such as China, India, and Pakistan, the book’s content spans a wide range of the subject areas that fall under the aquananotechnology banner, either squarely or tangentially. The book strongly emphasizes sorption media, with broad application to a myriad of contaminants—both geogenic and anthropogenic—keeping in mind that it is not enough for water to be potable, it must also be palatable.

Author : Varun Narayan Mishra,Praveen Kumar Rai,Prafull Sigh
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Earth resources technology satellites
ISBN : 153619669X

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Geo-Information Technology in Earth Resources Monitoring and Management by Varun Narayan Mishra,Praveen Kumar Rai,Prafull Sigh Pdf

"Earth resources are the precious assets that provide living space for human beings. In the last few decades, the pressure on earth resources has increased due to anthropogenic activities and rapid industrialization. The sustainable management of earth resources requires reliable, accurate, and timely information at different observational scales. Geo-information technology is an efficient tool for acquiring information required for environmental protection, earth resources monitoring, and addressing the issues associated with sustainable development and management. It offers an influential and capable tool for mapping, monitoring, modeling, and management of earth resources. Many researchers have reported their findings and operational applications of direct relevance to the management of earth resources with the launch of imaging satellites in the 1970s. However, few studies have been reported to understand the core science and research basics, as there are larger issues of capacity building to use geo-information technology in sustainable development and management of earth resources. There is also a fundamental gap between the theoretical concepts and the operational use of these advanced tools. This could be resolved by providing a broad range of applications of this technology to the scientific and research community in the field of geospatial technologies and allied subjects. This book, entitled "Geo-Information Technology in Earth Resources Monitoring and Management," deals with the challenges for sustainable management and development of earth resources with a focus on India and other countries around the world. The chapters are written by prominent academicians, researchers, and experts in the field of geo-information technology and related subjects. This book is a collection of chapters providing a multi-disciplinary overview for academicians, researchers, scientists, administrators, policymakers, social scientists, and professionals involved in the various aspects of earth resources development, planning, and management. The aim of this book is to replenish the gap in the available literature on the subject by bringing together the concepts, theories, and experiences of specialists and professionals in this field"--

Author : David Keith
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262019828

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A Case for Climate Engineering by David Keith Pdf

A leading scientist argues that we must consider deploying climate engineering technology to slow the pace of global warming. Climate engineering—which could slow the pace of global warming by injecting reflective particles into the upper atmosphere—has emerged in recent years as an extremely controversial technology. And for good reason: it carries unknown risks and it may undermine commitments to conserving energy. Some critics also view it as an immoral human breach of the natural world. The latter objection, David Keith argues in A Scientist's Case for Climate Engineering, is groundless; we have been using technology to alter our environment for years. But he agrees that there are large issues at stake. A leading scientist long concerned about climate change, Keith offers no naïve proposal for an easy fix to what is perhaps the most challenging question of our time; climate engineering is no silver bullet. But he argues that after decades during which very little progress has been made in reducing carbon emissions we must put this technology on the table and consider it responsibly. That doesn't mean we will deploy it, and it doesn't mean that we can abandon efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But we must understand fully what research needs to be done and how the technology might be designed and used. This book provides a clear and accessible overview of what the costs and risks might be, and how climate engineering might fit into a larger program for managing climate change.

Author : Holly Jean Buck
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781788730389

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After Geoengineering by Holly Jean Buck Pdf

What if the people seized the means of climate production? The window for action on climate change is closing rapidly. We are hurtling ever faster towards climate catastrophe—the destruction of a habitable world for many species, perhaps the near-extinction of our own. As anxieties about global temperatures soar, demands for urgent action grow louder. What can be done? Can this process be reversed? Once temperatures rise, is there any going back? Some are thinking about releasing aerosols into the stratosphere in order to reflect sunlight back into space and cool the earth. And this may be necessary, if it actually works. But it would only be the beginning; it’s what comes after that counts. In this groundbreaking book, Holly Jean Buck charts a possible course to a liveable future. Climate restoration will require not just innovative technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere, but social and economic transformation. The steps we must take are enormous, and they must be taken soon. Looking at industrial-scale seaweed farms, the grinding of rocks to sequester carbon at the bottom of the sea, the restoration of wetlands, and reforestation, Buck examines possible methods for such transformations and meets the people developing them. Both critical and utopian, speculative and realistic, After Geoengineering presents a series of possible futures. Rejecting the idea that technological solutions are some kind of easy workaround, Holly Jean Buck outlines the kind of social transformation that will be necessary to repair our relationship to the earth if we are to continue living here.

Author : Bryan McCabe,Marina Pantazidou,Declan Phillips
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203083062

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Shaking the Foundations of Geo-engineering Education by Bryan McCabe,Marina Pantazidou,Declan Phillips Pdf

This book comprises the proceedings of the international conference Shaking the Foundations of Geo-engineering Education (NUI Galway, Ireland, 4-6 July 2012), a major initiative of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Technical Committee (TC306) on Geo-engineering Education. SFGE 2012 has been carefully

Author : Kok-Kwang Phoon
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203934241

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Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering by Kok-Kwang Phoon Pdf

Reliability-based design is the only engineering methodology currently available which can ensure self-consistency in both physical and probabilistic terms. It is also uniquely compatible with the theoretical basis underlying other disciplines such as structural design. It is especially relevant as geotechnical design becomes subject to increasing codification and to code harmonization across national boundaries and material types. Already some codes of practice describe the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability, and durability of structures in reliability terms. This book presents practical computational methods in concrete steps that can be followed by practitioners and students. It also provides geotechnical examples illustrating reliability analysis and design. It aims to encourage geotechnical engineers to apply reliability-based design in a realistic context that recognises the complex variabilities in geomaterials and model uncertainties arising from a profession steeped in empiricism. By focusing on learning through computations and examples, this book serves as a valuable reference for engineers and a resource for students.

Author : Adeyeri, Joseph B.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466665064

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Technology and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering by Adeyeri, Joseph B. Pdf

Knowledge surrounding the behavior of earth materials is important to a number of industries, including the mining and construction industries. Further research into the field of geotechnical engineering can assist in providing the tools necessary to analyze the condition and properties of the earth. Technology and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering brings together theory and practical application, thus offering a unified and thorough understanding of soil mechanics. Highlighting illustrative examples, technological applications, and theoretical and foundational concepts, this book is a crucial reference source for students, practitioners, contractors, architects, and builders interested in the functions and mechanics of sedimentary materials.

Author : Tim Chapman,Hilary Skinner,David Toll,Kelvin Higgins,Mike Brown,John Burland
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780727766823

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ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 1 by Tim Chapman,Hilary Skinner,David Toll,Kelvin Higgins,Mike Brown,John Burland Pdf

ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, each chapter provides contemporary guidance and best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field.

Author : Iacint Manoliu,Nicoleta Radulescu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781482266436

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Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciences by Iacint Manoliu,Nicoleta Radulescu Pdf

In recent years the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the International Association for Engineering Geology and Environment (IAEG), and the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) have concluded a Cooperation Agreement, leading to the foundation of the Federation of International Geo-engineering

Author : Tim Chapman,Hilary Skinner,David Toll,Kelvin Higgins,Mike Brown,John Burland
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 953 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780727766847

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ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 2 by Tim Chapman,Hilary Skinner,David Toll,Kelvin Higgins,Mike Brown,John Burland Pdf

ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, each chapter provides contemporary guidance and best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field.