Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering

ISBN-13: 9781498739290 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 541 str.

John Small

Opis

Utilizes both Computer- and Hand-Based Calculations Modern practice in geomechanics is becoming increasingly reliant on computer-based software, much of which can be obtained through the Internet. In Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering the application of these numerical techniques is examined not only for soil mechanics, but also for rock mechanics and environmental applications. For Use in Complex Analysis It deals with the modern analysis of shallow foundations, deep foundations, retaining structures, and excavation and tunneling. In recent years, the environment has become more and more important, and so it also deals with municipal and mining waste and solutions for the disposal and containment of the waste. Many fresh solutions to problems are presented to enable more accurate and advanced designs to be carried out. A Practical Reference for Industry Professionals, This Illuminating Book:

• Offers a broad range of coverage in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and environmental engineering
• Incorporates the author s more than 40 years of academic and practical design experience
• Describes the latest applications that have emerged in the last ten years
• Supplies references readily available online for futher research

Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering should appeal to students in their final undergraduate course in geomechanics or master s students, and should also serve as a useful reference to practitioners in the field of geomechanics, reflecting the author s background in both industry and academia."

Spis treści

Basic Concepts. Finite Layer Methods. Finite Element Methods. Site Investigation and In Situ Testing. Shallow Foundations. Deep Foundations. Slope Stability. Excavation. Retaining Structures. Soil Improvement. Environmental Geomechanics. Basic Rock Mechanics. Appendices. References.

O autorze

John Small is Emeritus Professor of geotechnical engineering at the University of Sydney. He has worked as a university researcher and teacher and has also spent time working as a senior geotechnical engineer for a large multi-discipline engineering consultant, thus gaining both practical and academic experience. He has carried out the design of many large engineering projects notably foundations for tall buildings.