Technology And Practice In Geotechnical Engineering

Author : Adeyeri, Joseph B.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 48,8 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 : 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 : 45,7 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 : K. Ilamparuthi,R. G. Robinson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811305054

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Geotechnical Design and Practice by K. Ilamparuthi,R. G. Robinson Pdf

This book presents articles covering a wide spectrum of topics in geotechnical engineering, including properties of soils, unsaturated soil mechanics, ground improvement, liquefaction and seismic studies, soil-structure interaction and stability analysis of man-made and natural slopes. The contributing authors are renowned researchers in their respective fields, which include soft ground improvement, seismic response of retaining structure using soil-structure Interaction (SSI) principles, and unsaturated soils. Based on keynote addresses and invited talks presented at the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2016, this book will prove a valuable resource for practicing engineers and researchers in the field of geotechnical engineering.

Author : Patrick Arnold,Gordon A. Fenton,Michael A. Hicks,Timo Schweckendiek,Brian Simpson
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781614991625

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Modern Geotechnical Design Codes of Practice by Patrick Arnold,Gordon A. Fenton,Michael A. Hicks,Timo Schweckendiek,Brian Simpson Pdf

The ground is one of the most highly variable of engineering materials. It is therefore not surprising that geotechnical designs depend on local site conditions and local engineering experience. Engineering practices, relating to investigation and design methods site understanding and to safety levels acceptable to society, will therefore vary between different regions.The challenge in geotechnical engineering is to make use of worldwide geotechnical experience, established over many years, to aid in the development and harmonization of geotechnical design codes. Given the significant uncertainties involved, empiricism and engineering

Author : Kyle M. Rollins,Dimitrios Zekkos
Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784412138

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Geotechnical Engineering State of the Art and Practice by Kyle M. Rollins,Dimitrios Zekkos Pdf

"Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers."

Author : Theodoros Triantafyllidis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030285166

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Recent Developments of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics in Theory and Practice by Theodoros Triantafyllidis Pdf

This book provides essential insights into recent developments in fundamental geotechnical engineering research. Special emphasis is given to a new family of constitutive soil description methods, which take into account the recent loading history and the dilatancy effects. Particular attention is also paid to the numerical implementation of multi-phase material under dynamic loads, and to geotechnical installation processes. In turn, the book addresses implementation problems concerning large deformations in soils during piling operations or densification processes, and discusses the limitations of the respective methods. Numerical simulations of dynamic consolidation processes are presented in slope stability analysis under seismic excitation. Lastly, achieving the energy transition from conventional to renewable sources will call for geotechnical expertise. Consequently, the book explores and analyzes a selection of interesting problems involving the stability and serviceability of supporting structures, and provides new solutions approaches for practitioners and scientists in geotechnical engineering. The content reflects the outcomes of the Colloquium on Geotechnical Engineering 2019 (Geotechnik Kolloquium), held in Karlsruhe, Germany in September 2019.

Author : Richard L. Handy,Merlin G. Spangler
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 933 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071508711

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Geotechnical Engineering by Richard L. Handy,Merlin G. Spangler Pdf

Master the Latest Developments in Soil Testing and New Applications of Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices offers students and practicing engineers a concise, easy-to-understand approach to the principles and methods of soil and geotechnical engineering. This updated classic builds from basic principles of soil mechanics and applies them to new topics, including mechanically stabilized earth (MSE), and intermediate foundations. This Fifth Edition features: Over 400 detailed illustrations and photographs Unique background material on the geological, pedological, and mineralogical aspects of soils with emphasis on clay mineralogy, soil structure, and expansive and collapsible soils. New coverage of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE); intermediate foundations; in-situ soil testing: statistical analysis of data; “FORE,” a scientific method for analyzing settlement; writing the geotechnical report; and the geotechnical engineer as a sleuth and expert witness. Get Quick Access to Every Soil and Geotechnical Engineering Topic • Igneous Rocks as Ultimate Sources for Soils • The Soil Profile • Soil Minerals • Particle Size and Gradation • Soil Fabric and Soil Structure • Soil Density and Unit Weight • Soil Water • Soil Consistency and Engineering Classification • Compaction • Seepage • Stress Distribution • Settlement • Shear Strength • Lateral Stress and Retaining Walls • MSE Walls and Soil Nailing • Slope Stability, Landslides, Embankments, and Earth Dams • Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations • Deep Foundations • Intermediate Foundations • Loads on Pipes • In-Situ Testing • Introduction to Soil Dynamics • The Geotechnical Report

Author : John W. Farage
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515370186

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Consulting Geotechnical Engineering and Practice by John W. Farage Pdf

Consulting Geotechnical Engineering & Practice (Volume II) By John W. Farage ISBN-13: 978-1515370185 First Edition epublished in August, 2015 Emphasis on consulting work and problems facing geotechnical engineers. Rich with solved problems, diagrams, charts, and step-by-step calculations. Detailed analysis backed by illustrations and mathematical computations. Right to the point explanations and analysis that would not waste your time. Practical geotechnical designs accepted by developers and regulatory agencies. Geotechnical consulting approach to solving problems. Real projects in California, Virginia, Ohio, Georgia and other states. Day-to-day problems facing geotechnical engineers with in depth analysis and approach.

Author : Anjan Patel
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780443140938

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Geotechnical Interpretations in Field Practice by Anjan Patel Pdf

In addition to field test results and theoretical knowledge, interpretation and engineering judgement on the available factual data is essential for proper planning and execution of ground investigation. Maximum subsurface information can be extracted with lesser budget if proper interpretation is made. In other words, no amount of site investigation is adequate without proper interpretation and application of engineering judgement. With this in consideration in mind, this book provides special focus to the importance of interpretation and engineering judgement in geotechnical projects. Places an emphasis on the role of site interpretation and the application of engineering judgement Discusses project personnel and how they have to understood ground conditions to respond accordingly Includes real-life examples that will be of great help for all those involved in the planning and execution of geotechnical projects

Author : KHAN, IQBAL HUSSAIN
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789389347708

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TEXTBOOK OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, Fourth Edition by KHAN, IQBAL HUSSAIN Pdf

This well-established book, now in its Fourth Edition, includes the positive feedback and constructive suggestions received from academics and students alike on the third edition. While retaining the major contents of the earlier editions, this edition incorporates a new chapter on the significance and impacts of Climate Change on the practice of Geotechnical Engineering. Some of these impacts are direct, e.g., desertification, flooding. Others are indirect, e.g., population migration, agriculture. Geotechnical engineers have to be prepared with plans to mitigate the impacts of these aspects. Case histories have been included to illustrate how advance preparedness may greatly help in providing relief and rehabilitation to the people in affected regions. The text skillfully integrates theory and practice and is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate students of civil engineering. Logical organization and presentation of topics makes the book interesting and easily accessible. This textbook fully covers the requirements of geotechnical courses at undergraduate level prescribed in various universities. The book can also be used, by a judicious choice of topics, by the polytechnic students. KEY FEATURES • Contains plenty of worked-out numerical examples • Provides a large number of objective type questions and exercises • Analyzes field problems and case histories TARGET AUDIENCE • BE/B.Tech (Civil Engineering) • Diploma courses in Civil Engineering

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 : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309180177

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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 : John H. Schmertmann
Publisher : ASCE Publications
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Engineering geology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131951696

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From Research to Practice in Geotechnical Engineering by John H. Schmertmann Pdf

GSP 180 honors Dr. John H. Schmertmann for his contributions to civil engineering and includes 17 papers by him as well as 28 invited papers on related geotechnical subjects.

Author : Burt G. Look
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315813233

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Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation and Design Tables by Burt G. Look Pdf

This practical handbook of properties for soils and rock contains in a concise tabular format the key issues relevant to geotechnical investigations, assessments and designs in common practice. There are brief notes on the application of the tables. These data tables are compiled for experienced geotechnical professionals who require a reference do

Author : Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
Publisher : Thomas Telford
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0727715151

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Geotechnical Instrumentation in Practice by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) Pdf

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Author : Richard L. Handy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:958563987

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Geotechnical Engineering by Richard L. Handy Pdf