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Book Influence of Ground Improvement on Settlement and Liquefaction

Download or read book Influence of Ground Improvement on Settlement and Liquefaction written by Elizabeth Ann Hausler and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology

Download or read book Geotechnical Centrifuge Technology written by R.N. Taylor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a thorough review of this powerful and sophisticated technique for modelling soil structure interactions. It has been written by an international team of authors.

Book Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development

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).

Book Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Performance Based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering  Beijing 2022

Download or read book Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Performance Based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering Beijing 2022 written by Lanmin Wang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-19 with total page 2417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 4th International Conference on Performance-based Design in Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (PBD-IV) is held in Beijing, China. The PBD-IV Conference is organized under the auspices of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - Technical Committee TC203 on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering and Associated Problems (ISSMGE-TC203). The PBD-I, PBD-II, and PBD-III events in Japan (2009), Italy (2012), and Canada (2017) respectively, were highly successful events for the international earthquake geotechnical engineering community. The PBD events have been excellent companions to the International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (ICEGE) series that TC203 has held in Japan (1995), Portugal (1999), USA (2004), Greece (2007), Chile (2011), New Zealand (2015), and Italy (2019). The goal of PBD-IV is to provide an open forum for delegates to interact with their international colleagues and advance performance-based design research and practices for earthquake geotechnical engineering.

Book Ground Improvement

    Book Details:
  • Author : Professor Jian Chu
  • Publisher : Elsevier
  • Release : 2005-11-07
  • ISBN : 0080457363
  • Pages : 1137 pages

Download or read book Ground Improvement written by Professor Jian Chu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-11-07 with total page 1137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - The first book of its kind, providing over thirty real-life case studies of ground improvement projects selected by the worlds top experts in ground improvement from around the globe. - Volume 3 of the highly regarded Elsevier Geo-engineering book series coordinated by the Series Editor: Professor John A Hudson FREng. - An extremely reader friendly chapter format. - Discusses wider economical and environmental issues facing scientists in the ground improvement.Ground improvement has been both a science and art, with significant developments observed through ancient history. From the use of straw as blended infill with soils for additional strength during the ancient Roman civilizations, and the use of elephants for compaction of earth dams during the early Asian civilizations, the concepts of reinforced earth with geosynthetics, use of electrokinetics and thermal modifications of soils have come a long way. The use of large and stiff stone columns and subsequent sand drains in the past has now been replaced by quicker to install and more effective prefabricated vertical drains, which have also eliminated the need for more expensive soil improvement methods.The early selection and application of the most appropriate ground improvement techniques can improve considerably not only the design and performance of foundations and earth structures, including embankments, cut slopes, roads, railways and tailings dams, but also result in their cost-effectiveness. Ground improvement works have become increasingly challenging when more and more problematic soils and marginal land have to be utilized for infrastructure development.This edited compilation contains a collection of Chapters from invited experts in various areas of ground improvement, who have illustrated the basic concepts and the applications of different ground improvement techniques using real projects that they have been involved in. The case histories from many countries ranging from Asia, America, Australia and Europe are addressed.

Book Numerical Investigation of Liquefaction induced Building Settlements and Their Mitigation Through Coupled Foundation Systems

Download or read book Numerical Investigation of Liquefaction induced Building Settlements and Their Mitigation Through Coupled Foundation Systems written by Yuan Hong and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquake-induced liquefaction phenomenon has long been recognized as one of the most serious problems in geotechnical earthquake engineering and has been studied through many case histories. It is common sense to realize that large earthquakes always directly damage buildings and injure people. However, buildings are sometimes strong enough to survive from the earthquake, but then suffer from other earthquake-induced geotechnical hazards, such as liquefaction-induced settlement and tilt. This research aims to investigate the impact of liquefaction on the settlement of buildings by numerically simulating and analyzing the effects of various parameters inducing settlements. The finite element effective stress analysis software FLIP, developed in Kyoto University, was used for this purpose. Firstly, the model adopted was validated through the results of centrifuge tests available in the literature. All significant material properties, including static parameters and dynamic properties, and a variety of foundation structures and selected input motions were analyzed using FLIP and the related results were compared with those in the literature. Next, various parameters which were deemed to contribute to the magnitude of total and differential settlements were analyzed, with emphasis on the mechanism in inducing the damage of buildings. The numerical results pointed out that taller buildings experience stronger rocking and generate larger vertical stress than shorter buildings and, with the increase in building height, the liquefaction-induced building settlement and foundation rotation worsened. Moreover, it was found that both vertical settlement and foundation rotation decrease with the increase of building width. Several empirical formulas were regressed to describe the relationships of the most significant parameters and their effects on the settlements of buildings. Then, ground improvement techniques were considered as possible mitigation techniques. Traditional ground improvement measures were reviewed and their merits and shortcomings were summarized. Finally, the effects of liquefaction on the settlements of a set of buildings were investigated and then a methodology of minimizing the impact of liquefaction to adjacent buildings by connecting/coupling their foundations with beams was proposed and verified numerically. Results indicate that the proposed coupled foundation system would result in better performance than the traditional techniques during large earthquake events.

Book Ground Improvement and Geosynthetics

Download or read book Ground Improvement and Geosynthetics written by Jie Huang and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference  Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering

Download or read book Proceedings of GeoShanghai 2018 International Conference Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering written by TONG Qiu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the sixth volume of the proceedings of the 4th GeoShanghai International Conference that was held on May 27 - 30, 2018. This volume, entitled “Advances in Soil Dynamics and Foundation Engineering”, covers the recent advances and technologies in soil dynamics and foundation engineering. These papers are grouped into four categories: (1) soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, (2) deep excavations and retaining structures, (3) shafts and deep foundations, and (4) offshore geotechnics. It presents the state-of-the-art theories, experiments, methodologies and findings in the related areas. The book may benefit researchers and scientists from the academic fields of soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, geotechnical engineering, geoenvironmental engineering, transportation engineering, geology, mining and energy, as well as practical engineers from the industry. Each of the papers included in this book received at least two positive peer reviews. The editors would like to express their sincerest appreciation to all of the anonymous reviewers all over the world, for their diligent work.

Book Soil Liquefaction during Recent Large Scale Earthquakes

Download or read book Soil Liquefaction during Recent Large Scale Earthquakes written by Rolando P. Orense and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil Liquefaction during Recent Large-Scale Earthquakes contains selected papers presented at the New Zealand Japan Workshop on Soil Liquefaction during Recent Large-Scale Earthquakes (Auckland, New Zealand, 2-3 December 2013). The 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand and the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake in

Book Geotechnical Engineering For Disaster Mitigation And Rehabilitation   Proceedings Of The International Conference  With Cd rom

Download or read book Geotechnical Engineering For Disaster Mitigation And Rehabilitation Proceedings Of The International Conference With Cd rom written by Jian Chu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2005-12-09 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the devastating disaster caused by the tsunami on 26 December 2004, disaster mitigation and rehabilitation have become some of the most pressing topics for discussion in geotechnical engineering and related professions. Some of the most important contributions to this discussion were made during the International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation, the first of its kind held in the Asia-Pacific region. It was organized by the Joint Working Group on Geotechnical Engineering for Disaster Mitigation and Rehabilitation (JWG-DMR), which is supported by national geotechnical societies from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia (comprising Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and Sri Lanka.Disaster management encompasses diverse topics such as natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides, etc.), mitigation (early warning and prediction systems, hazard mapping, risk analysis, coastal protection works, etc.), rehabilitation and reconstruction (difficult soils and ground treatment, design against earthquakes and other natural disasters, etc.), and many others, including soil dynamics, liquefaction, stability, and environmental protection. This volume contains over 100 high quality papers contributed by authors from participating countries, including keynote and invited lectures delivered by eminent researchers and practitioners. The proceedings will benefit the geotechnical profession as a whole, in particular those who are involved in disaster prevention, mitigation, rehabilitation and reconstruction works. In addition, the contributions will add impetus to research and development in this important domain: the long-term goal is to mitigate the unacceptable magnitude of destruction and the number of human lives lost such as in the recent 2004 tsunami tragedy.

Book Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement

Download or read book Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement written by Jie Han and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a stronger foundation with optimal ground improvement Before you break ground on a new structure, you need to analyze the structure of the ground. Expert analysis and optimization of the geo-materials on your site can mean the difference between a lasting structure and a school in a sinkhole. Sometimes problematic geology is expected because of the location, but other times it's only unearthed once construction has begun. You need to be able to quickly adapt your project plan to include an improvement to unfavorable ground before the project can safely continue. Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement is the only comprehensive, up-to-date compendium of solutions to this critical aspect of civil engineering. Dr. Jie Han, registered Professional Engineer and preeminent voice in geotechnical engineering, is the ultimate guide to the methods and best practices of ground improvement. Han walks you through various ground improvement solutions and provides theoretical and practical advice for determining which technique fits each situation. Follow examples to find solutions to complex problems Complete homework problems to tackle issues that present themselves in the field Study design procedures for each technique to simplify field implementation Brush up on modern ground improvement technologies to keep abreast of all available options Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement can be used as a textbook, and includes Powerpoint slides for instructors. It's also a handy field reference for contractors and installers who actually implement plans. There are many ground improvement solutions out there, but there is no single right answer to every situation. Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement will give you the information you need to analyze the problem, then design and implement the best possible solution.

Book Ground Improvement  Second Edition

Download or read book Ground Improvement Second Edition written by Michael P. Moseley and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-02-03 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing need to redevelop land in urban areas has led to major development in the field of ground improvement, a process that is continuing and expanding. Vibratory deep compaction and grouting techniques have also been increasingly applied to solving the problems of urban development, whether from tunnelling, excavation, building renovation or bearing capacity improvement and settlement reduction. The second edition of this well established book continues to provide an international overview of the major techniques in use. Comprehensively updated in line with recent developments, each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field. Ground Improvements is written for geotechnical and civil engineers, and for contractors working in grouting, ground improvement, piling and environmental engineering.

Book Mitigation of Damages to Residential Buildings Caused by Liquefaction Induced Settlement in Christchurch

Download or read book Mitigation of Damages to Residential Buildings Caused by Liquefaction Induced Settlement in Christchurch written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2010 Darfield earthquake and aftershocks that followed have caused widespread liquefaction in Christchurch and the resulting differential settlements have damaged many residential properties. Ground improvement can effectively reduce liquefaction-induced ground deformation to within acceptable limits. However, the depth of liquefiable soil in Christchurch extends to considerable depth and it is impractical to treat the entire layer of liquefiable soil for residential buildings. To investigate the depth of ground improvement required to meet the differential settlement requirements as set out by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, numerical analyses were carried out using the finite difference program FLAC. A verification exercise was first carried out in Riccarton and Shirley where considerable damage occurred, to provide some validation to the numerical analyses. Subsequently, a typical soil profile was modelled in the suburb of St Albans in Christchurch based on nearby borehole data. St Albans is a Foundation Technical Category 3 (TC3) site with moderate to severe liquefaction observed during the 2010 Darfield earthquake and following aftershocks and is assumed to represent a worst case scenario for residential buildings in Christchurch. Typical house size and loadings in New Zealand have been modelled and parameters including width and stiffness of ground improvement, seismic input motion and liquefiable layer thickness were varied to assess their effects on the required depth of improvement. The width of ground improvement did not appear to influence the required depth of improvement as long as it extends outside the foundation perimeter by more than 1 metre. Stiffness of the ground improvement also does not have any significant effect on the foundation differential settlement, provided sufficient stiffness is achieved to prevent liquefaction. Varied seismic motion records did produce different required depth of improvement, possibly due to different response spectrums and power contents. While as the liquefiable layer thickness increased, required ground improvement depth increased until a limiting depth was reached. When results were plotted against Ishihara's chart for estimating the required thickness of non-liquefiable layer to prevent liquefaction-induced damage, the data fitted reasonably and seem to fall between the 0.3g and 0.4 - 0.5g curves. It appears that Ishihara's chart may be used with caution as an estimation tool.

Book Soil Testing  Soil Stability and Ground Improvement

Download or read book Soil Testing Soil Stability and Ground Improvement written by Wissem Frikha and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthwork projects are critical components in civil construction and often require detailed management techniques and unique solution methods to address failures. Being earth bound, earthwork is influenced by geomaterial properties at the onset of a project. Hence, an understanding of the in-situ soil properties is essential. Slope stability is a common problem facing earthwork construction, such as excavations and shored structures. Analytical methods for slope stability remain critical for researchers due to the mechanical complexity of the system. Striving for better earthwork project managements, the geotechnical engineering community continues to find improved testing techniques for determining sensitive properties of soil and rock, including stress-wave based, non-destructive testing methods. To minimize failure during earthwork construction, past case studies and data may reveal useful lessons and information to improve project management and minimize economic losses. This volume is part of the proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.

Book Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering

Download or read book Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering written by Jeffrey Evans and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ground improvement has been one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving areas of geotechnical engineering and construction over the past 40 years. The need to develop sites with marginal soils has made ground improvement an increasingly important core component of geotechnical engineering curricula. Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering addresses the most effective and latest cutting-edge techniques for ground improvement. Key ground improvement methods are introduced that provide readers with a thorough understanding of the theory, design principles, and construction approaches that underpin each method. Major topics are compaction, permeation grouting, vibratory methods, soil mixing, stabilization and solidification, cutoff walls, dewatering, consolidation, geosynthetics, jet grouting, ground freezing, compaction grouting, and earth retention. The book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate-level university students, as well as practitioners seeking fundamental background in these techniques. The numerous problems, with worked examples, photographs, schematics, charts and graphs make it an excellent reference and teaching tool.

Book GeoCongress 2012  Geotechnical Special Publication  GSP  225

Download or read book GeoCongress 2012 Geotechnical Special Publication GSP 225 written by Roman D. Hryciw and published by Amer Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 2012-03-25 with total page 4500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering for Protection and Development of Environment and Constructions

Download or read book Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering for Protection and Development of Environment and Constructions written by Francesco Silvestri and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 8083 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering for Protection and Development of Environment and Constructions contains invited, keynote and theme lectures and regular papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering (Rome, Italy, 17-20 June 2019. The contributions deal with recent developments and advancements as well as case histories, field monitoring, experimental characterization, physical and analytical modelling, and applications related to the variety of environmental phenomena induced by earthquakes in soils and their effects on engineered systems interacting with them. The book is divided in the sections below: Invited papers Keynote papers Theme lectures Special Session on Large Scale Testing Special Session on Liquefact Projects Special Session on Lessons learned from recent earthquakes Special Session on the Central Italy earthquake Regular papers Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering for Protection and Development of Environment and Constructions provides a significant up-to-date collection of recent experiences and developments, and aims at engineers, geologists and seismologists, consultants, public and private contractors, local national and international authorities, and to all those involved in research and practice related to Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering.