Geotechnical Engineering treats the mechanics of soils and structures interacting with soils. Its primary aim is to reach undergraduate students, however, as it also discusses the more advanced aspects of soil behaviour, it will also appeal to graduate students. Furthermore, practicing engineers who are in search of a rational introduction to the behaviour of foundation structures will find this work a valuable aid.
The three areas contributing to a successful teaching of geotechnical engineering are covered: applied mechanics; tests and experiments; and observation. A...
Geotechnical Engineering treats the mechanics of soils and structures interacting with soils. Its primary aim is to reach undergraduate st...
Gives a historical introduction to embankment dams and describes the need for instrumentation, planning procurement, and installation practices of instruments. Discusses visual inspection, seepage, pore pressure, surface and internal displacements...
Gives a historical introduction to embankment dams and describes the need for instrumentation, planning procurement, and installation practices of ins...
Linear mathematical assumptions for procedures in other branches of engineering have little relevance for geoengineering, which must accommodate non-linear behaviors. Contributors to eight papers apply the breakthrough numerical modeling Distinct Element Method (Cundall, late 1960s).
Linear mathematical assumptions for procedures in other branches of engineering have little relevance for geoengineering, which must accommodate non-l...
The papers compiled in this book cover almost all aspects of in-situ characterization ranging from rock mass classification measurement of in-situ stresses, strength and deformation characteristics to field instrumentation and back analysis of observations made.
The papers compiled in this book cover almost all aspects of in-situ characterization ranging from rock mass classification measurement of in-situ str...
This collection of papers describes various in-situ soil tests currently in use. Amongst other topics, it discuses the characterization of soils and test parameters, and notably, gives systematic, advanced meanings to standard industry tests.
This collection of papers describes various in-situ soil tests currently in use. Amongst other topics, it discuses the characterization of soils and t...
The increasing number of dams built in the last century has underlined the necessity of these constructions to the all-round development of a country. The advent of rock mechanics, engineering geology and a better understanding of materials have made it possible to construct higher and larger dams and to tackle more difficult sites. The assumptions and risks used in the theory of dam design include such unpredictable events as earthquakes, floods, and geological faults or soft seams, which may be either underestimated or completely missed during initial exploration. Incidents relating to...
The increasing number of dams built in the last century has underlined the necessity of these constructions to the all-round development of a count...
