Download or read book An Approximate Method for Estimating the Consolidation Behavior of Soft Sensitive Clays written by RC. Joshi and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An approximate, semi-theoretical method to determine the complete consolidation curve of undisturbed sensitive soils from index properties and in situ undrained shear strength is presented. The consolidation curve for the soft sensitive soils consists of three distinct zones. In order of increasing stress, these zones are described as cemented, transitional, and uncemented zones. A relationship between undrained strength and preconsolidation stress of such soils is employed in the prediction of the stress level at which the cemented zone terminates. The slope of the stress path for the loading of sensitive soils during the transition phase of consolidation is less than the slope during the cemented phase. Further, assuming that the stress path in the transitional phase is a straight line at a constant angle to the p′ axis, a relationship between the end of the cemented and the end of the transitional zones of behavior can be derived. Since sensitive soils in the uncemented zone behave similarly to normally consolidated soils, the entire consolidation curve can be approximated.
Download or read book Discussion on An Approximate Method for Estimating the Consolidation Behavior of Soft Sensitive Clays by R C Joshi Gopal Achari and Fred J Griffiths written by A. Vatsala and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Geotechnical Testing Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Estimating the Undisturbed Consolidation Behavior of Clay from Laboratory Test Results written by John Henry Schmertmann and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Correlations of Soil and Rock Properties in Geotechnical Engineering written by Jay Ameratunga and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a one-stop reference to the empirical correlations used extensively in geotechnical engineering. Empirical correlations play a key role in geotechnical engineering designs and analysis. Laboratory and in situ testing of soils can add significant cost to a civil engineering project. By using appropriate empirical correlations, it is possible to derive many design parameters, thus limiting our reliance on these soil tests. The authors have decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, as professional engineers or researchers. The objective of this book is to present a critical evaluation of a wide range of empirical correlations reported in the literature, along with typical values of soil parameters, in the light of their experience and knowledge. This book will be a one-stop-shop for the practising professionals, geotechnical researchers and academics looking for specific correlations for estimating certain geotechnical parameters. The empirical correlations in the forms of equations and charts and typical values are collated from extensive literature review, and from the authors' database.
Download or read book A New Alternative for Estimation of Geotechnical Engineering Parameters in Reclaimed Clays by Using Shear Wave Velocity written by Ilhan Chang and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consolidation behavior of reclaimed clay can be categorized as large strain deformation. Findings from previous studies indicate that the effective stress and the void ratio are important geotechnical engineering parameters for the characterization of large strain consolidation behavior. However, existing in situ consolidation characterization methods of reclaimed clay cannot adequately estimate changes of the effective stress and void ratio during a consolidation process. This paper suggests an alternative method for estimating the geotechnical engineering parameters of reclaimed clays using a shear wave. An in situ self-weight consolidation process of reclaimed clay is simulated in laboratory while shear wave velocity is continuously measured. Experimental results show that there are single trends in relationships among the shear wave velocity, effective stress, void ratio, and geotechnical engineering parameters for a normally consolidated clay (e.g., reclaimed clay). As a practical application, the in situ parameters and the expected settlement are predicted by incorporating the obtained relationships with the in situ shear wave velocity. The predicted values are in good accordance with the values measured in field. Therefore, the proposed method can be used effectively for geotechnical engineering parameter estimations of reclaimed clay during/after self-weight consolidation with the aid of in situ seismic exploration techniques.
Download or read book Soil Mechanics Design written by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cone Penetration Testing written by Paul W. Mayne and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2007 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NCHRP synthesis 368 explores the current practices of departments of transportation associated with cone penetration testing (CPT). The report examines cone penetrometer equipment options; field testing procedures; CPT data presentation and geostratigraphic profiling; CPT evaluation of soil engineering parameters and properties; CPT for deep foundations, pilings, shallow foundations, and embankments; and CPT use in ground modifications and difficult ground conditions.
Download or read book Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice written by Karl Terzaghi and published by Wharton Press. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the definitive handbook to soil mechanics, covering in great detail such topics as: Properties of Soils, Hydraulic and Mechanical Properties of Soils, Drainage of Soils, Plastic Equilibrium in Soils, Earth Stability and Pressure of Slopes, Foundations, etc. A valuable compendium for those interested in soil mechanics, this antiquarian text contains a wealth of information still very much valuable to engineers today. Karl von Terzaghi (1883 1963) was a Czech geologist and Civil engineer, hailed as the "father of soil mechanics." This book has been elected for republication due to its educational value and is proudly republished here with an introductory biography of the author."
Download or read book Geotechnical Engineer s Portable Handbook written by Robert Day and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-12-02 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One-volume library of instant geotechnical and foundation data Now for the first time ever, geotechnical, foundation, and civil engineers...geologists...architects, planners, and construction managers can quickly find information they must refer to every working day, in one compact source. Edited by Robert W. Day, the time -and effort-saving Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook gives you field exploration guidelines and lab procedures. You'll find soil and rock classification, basic phase relationships, and all the tables and charts you need for stress distribution, pavement, and pipeline design. You also get abundant information on all types of geotechnical analyses, including settlement, bearing capacity, expansive soil, slope stability - plus coverage of retaining walls and building foundations. Other construction-related topics covered include grading, instrumentation, excavation, underpinning, groundwater control and more.
Download or read book Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual written by Canadian Geotechnical Society and published by Richmond, B.C. : Canadian Geotechnical Society. This book was released on 1992 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beyond 2000 in Computational Geotechnics written by Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains papers presented during the first international PLAXIS symposium. Topics covered include: general geo-technical aspects; tunnels and deep excavations, and education and research. This pack is meant for the user of the PLAXIS program, as well as engineers and researchers.
Download or read book Journal of Geotechnical Engineering written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Soil Mechanics written by R. F. Craig and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-20 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended primarily to serve the needs of the undergraduate civil engineering student and aims at the clear explanation, in adequate depth, of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. The understanding of these principles is considered to be an essential foundation upon which future practical experience in soils engineering can be built. The choice of material involves an element of personal opinion but the contents of this book should cover the requirements of most undergraduate courses to honours level. It is assumed that the student has no prior knowledge of the subject but has a good understanding of basic mechanics. The book includes a comprehensive range of worked examples and problems set for solution by the student to consolidate understanding of the fundamental principles and illustrate their application in simple practical situations. The International System of Units is used throughout the book. A list of references is included at the end of each chapter as an aid to the more advanced study of any particular topic. It is intended also that the book will serve as a useful source of reference for the practising engineer. In the third edition no changes have been made to the aims of the book. Except for the order of two chapters being interchanged and for minor changes in the order of material in the chapter on consolidation theory, the basic structure of the book is unaltered.
Download or read book Soil Strength and Slope Stability written by J. Michael Duncan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the critical issue of slope stability and safety Soil Strength and Slope Stability, Second Edition presents the latest thinking and techniques in the assessment of natural and man-made slopes, and the factors that cause them to survive or crumble. Using clear, concise language and practical examples, the book explains the practical aspects of geotechnical engineering as applied to slopes and embankments. The new second edition includes a thorough discussion on the use of analysis software, providing the background to understand what the software is doing, along with several methods of manual analysis that allow readers to verify software results. The book also includes a new case study about Hurricane Katrina failures at 17th Street and London Avenue Canal, plus additional case studies that frame the principles and techniques described. Slope stability is a critical element of geotechnical engineering, involved in virtually every civil engineering project, especially highway development. Soil Strength and Slope Stability fills the gap in industry literature by providing practical information on the subject without including extraneous theory that may distract from the application. This balanced approach provides clear guidance for professionals in the field, while remaining comprehensive enough for use as a graduate-level text. Topics include: Mechanics of soil and limit equilibrium procedures Analyzing slope stability, rapid drawdown, and partial consolidation Safety, reliability, and stability analyses Reinforced slopes, stabilization, and repair The book also describes examples and causes of slope failure and stability conditions for analysis, and includes an appendix of slope stability charts. Given how vital slope stability is to public safety, a comprehensive resource for analysis and practical action is a valuable tool. Soil Strength and Slope Stability is the definitive guide to the subject, proving useful both in the classroom and in the field.
Download or read book Applied Mechanics Reviews written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reliability and Statistics in Geotechnical Engineering written by Gregory B. Baecher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-08-19 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risk and reliability analysis is an area of growing importance in geotechnical engineering, where many variables have to be considered. Statistics, reliability modeling and engineering judgement are employed together to develop risk and decision analyses for civil engineering systems. The resulting engineering models are used to make probabilistic predictions, which are applied to geotechnical problems. Reliability & Statistics in Geotechnical Engineering comprehensively covers the subject of risk and reliability in both practical and research terms * Includes extensive use of case studies * Presents topics not covered elsewhere--spatial variability and stochastic properties of geological materials * No comparable texts available Practicing engineers will find this an essential resource as will graduates in geotechnical engineering programmes.
