Download or read book Geotechnics for Building Professionals written by J. A. Charles and published by Bre Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives an overview of ground behaviour and geotechnics, focusing on shallow foundations for low-rise buildings. Written for non-experts, and their professional advisers, the book brings together guidance published by BRE over a number of years.
Download or read book Geotechnics Fundamentals and Applications in Construction written by Rashid Mangushev and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geotechnical Fundamentals and Applications in Construction. New Materials, Structures, Technologies and Calculations contains the papers presented at the International Conference on Geotechnical Fundamentals and Applications in Construction. New Materials, Structures, Technologies and Calculations (GFAC 2019, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 6-8 February 2019). The contributions present the latest research findings, developments, and applications in the areas of geotechnics, soil mechanics, foundations, geological engineering and share experiences in the design of complex geotechnical objects, and are grouped in 8 sections: • Analytical decisions and numerical modeling for foundations; • Design and construction in geologically hazardous conditions; • Methods for surveying the features of dispersed, rocky soils and structurally unstable soils; • Exploration, territory improvement and reconstruction in conditions of compact urban planning and enterprises, etc.; • Construction, reconstruction and exploitation of infrastructure facilities in different soil conditions; • R&D support and quality control of new materials, design and technology solutions in constructing bases, foundations, underground and surface constructions; • Condition survey and accident evolution analysis in construction; • Up-to-date monitoring techniques in building construction and exploitation. Geotechnical Fundamentals and Applications in Construction. New Materials, Structures, Technologies and Calculations collects the state-of-the-art in geotechnology and construction, and will be of interest to academia and professionals in geotechnics, soil mechanics, foundation engineering and geological engineering.
Download or read book Construction in Geotechnical Engineering written by Madhavi Latha Gali and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-12 with total page 763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume comprises select papers presented during the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2018. This volume discusses construction challenges and issues in geotechnical engineering. The contents cover foundation design and analysis, issues related to geotechnical structures, including dams, retaining walls, embankments and pavements, and rock mechanics and construction in rocks and rocky environments. Many of the papers discuss live case studies related to important geotechnical engineering projects worldwide, providing useful insights into the realistic designs and constructions. This volume will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners alike.
Download or read book Advances in Geotechnics and Structural Engineering written by Sanjay Kumar Shukla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2020). The book focuses on the latest research developments in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnical engineering, and earthquake-resistant structures. The contents also cover the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance, and sustainable materials for rehabilitation and retrofitting. The contents of this book are useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in structural engineering and allied areas.
Download or read book Technology and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering written by Adeyeri, Joseph B. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Soils and Geotechnology in Construction written by Alan J. Lutenegger and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the field of applied geotechnology related to all aspects of construction in ground, including compacted fill, excavations, ground improvement, foundations, earth retaining systems and geotechnical site characterization. It suits the first year of a graduate course on ground improvement and geoconstruction and will suit practicing engineers, both consultants and contractors. Distinctively it covers the identification of problematic soils and appropriate mitigation measures, and the inspection of ground construction work. It combines the technical and the practical in applied geotechnology.
Download or read book Environmental Geotechnics written by R. W. Sarsby and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2000 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasing environmental awareness has emphasized the many engineering situations in which there are potential environmental impacts. This text provides a guide for engineers who are likely to be involved in such situations.
Download or read book Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering written by Robert J. Watters and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1989-02-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of a symposium held in Reno, Nev., March 1989. Covers geophysical and in-situ investigations, slope stability, soil improvement, dam design considerations, environmental loading, laboratory and foundation investigations. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Download or read book Geotechnical Engineering and Sustainable Construction written by Mahdi O. Karkush and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-19 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains selected articles from the Second International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering-Iraq (ICGE-Iraq) held in Akre/Duhok/Iraq from June 22 to 23, 2021, to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and problems of geotechnical engineering in projects. Also, the conference includes modern applications in structural engineering, materials of construction, construction management, planning and design of structures, and remote sensing and surveying engineering. The ICGE-Iraq organized by the Iraqi Scientific Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ISSSMFE) in cooperation with Akre Technical Institute / Duhok Polytechnic University, College of Engineering /University of Baghdad, and Civil Engineering Department/University of Technology. The book covers a wide spectrum of themes in civil engineering, including but not limited to sustainability and environmental-friendly applications. The contributing authors are academic and researchers in their respective fields from several countries. This book will provide a valuable resource for practicing engineers and researchers in the field of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and construction and management of projects.
Download or read book Recent Developments in Geotechnics and Structural Engineering written by Sanjay Kumar Shukla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-21 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2022). It focuses on the latest research developments in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnical engineering, and earthquake-resistant structures. The book also covers the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance, AI and blockchain in structural engineering, advancements in the design of earthquake-resistant structures, and sustainable materials for rehabilitation and retrofitting. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in structural and geotechnical engineering and allied areas.
Download or read book Modern Applications of Geotechnical Engineering and Construction written by Mahdi O. Karkush and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: p="" This book contains select papers from the International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering Iraq discussing the challenges, opportunities, and problems of application of geotechnical engineering in projects. The contents cover a wide spectrum of themes in geotechnical engineering, including but not limited to sustainability & geotechnical engineering, modeling of foundations & slope stability, seismic analysis & soil mechanics, construction materials, and construction & management of projects. This volume will prove a valuable resource for practicing engineers and researchers in the field of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and construction and management of projects. ^
Download or read book An Introduction to Earthwork for Foundations for Professional Engineers written by J Paul Guyer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for foundations for buildings and infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 2. BACKFILL OPERATIONS, 3. SPECIFICATION PROVISIONS, 4. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL.
Download or read book Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Pearson New International Edition written by David F. McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundations. Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics, Seventh Edition, provides a clear, detailed presentation of soil mechanics: the background and basics, the engineering properties and behavior of soil deposits, and the application of soil mechanics theories. Appropriate for soil mechanics courses in engineering, architectural and construction-related programs, this new edition features a separate chapter on earthquakes, a more logical organization, and new material relating to pile foundations design and construction and soil permeability. It's rich applications, well-illustrated examples, end-of-chapter problems and detailed explanations make it an excellent reference for students, practicing engineers, architects, geologists, environmental specialists and more.
Download or read book Geotechnical Engineering of Dams written by Robin Fell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page 1374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The book provides dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, and gives university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. This revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.
Download or read book Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development written by Phung Duc Long and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 1417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents 09 keynote and invited lectures and 177 technical papers from the 4th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, held on 28-29 Nov 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The papers come from 35 countries of the five different continents, and are grouped in six conference themes: 1) Deep Foundations; 2) Tunnelling and Underground Spaces; 3) Ground Improvement; 4) Landslide and Erosion; 5) Geotechnical Modelling and Monitoring; and 6) Coastal Foundation Engineering. The keynote lectures are devoted by Prof. Harry Poulos (Australia), Prof. Adam Bezuijen (Belgium), Prof. Delwyn Fredlund (Canada), Prof. Lidija Zdravkovic (UK), Prof. Masaki Kitazume (Japan), and Prof. Mark Randolph (Australia). Four invited lectures are given by Prof. Charles Ng, ISSMGE President, Prof.Eun Chul Shin, ISSMGE Vice-President for Asia, Prof. Norikazu Shimizu (Japan), and Dr.Kenji Mori (Japan).
Download or read book Geotechnical Investigations and Improvement of Ground Conditions written by Anjan Patel and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geotechnical Investigation and Improvement of Ground Conditions covers practical information on ground improvement and site investigation, considering rock properties and engineering geology and its relation to construction. The book covers geotechnical investigation for construction projects, including classic case studies with geotechnical significance. Additional sections cover soil compaction, soil stabilization, drainage and dewatering, grouting methods, the stone column method, geotextiles, fabrics and earth reinforcement, miscellaneous methods and tools for ground improvement, geotechnical investigation for construction projects, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Final sections present a series of site-specific case studies. Dedicated to ground improvement techniques and geotechnical site investigation Provides practical guidance on site-specific geotechnical investigation and the subsequent interpretation of data Presents site-specific case studies with geotechnical significance Includes site investigation of soils and rocks Gives field-oriented information and guidance
Download or read book Advanced Geotechnical Engineering written by Chandrakant S. Desai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil-structure interaction is an area of major importance in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: Soil-Structure Interaction using Computer and Material Models covers computer and analytical methods for a number of geotechnical problems. It introduces the main factors important to the application of computer