Author: Joseph David GuertinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Stability and Settlement Analyses of an Embankment on Clay
Author: Joseph David GuertinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 243
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Ground Improvement
Author: Professor Jian ChuPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080457363
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1137
Book Description
- 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 The use of large and stiff stone columns and subsequent sand drains in the past has now been replaced by quicker to install and more effective prefabricated vertical drains, which have also eliminated the need for more expensive soil improvement methods.The early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.
Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance
Author: John DunnicliffPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471005469
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
The first book on the subject written by a practitioner forpractitioners. Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance goes far beyond a mere summary of the technicalliterature and manufacturers’ brochures: it guides readersthrough the entire geotechnical instrumentation process, showingthem when to monitor safety and performance, and how to do it well.This comprehensive guide: * Describes the critical steps of planning monitoring programsusing geotechnical instrumentation, including what benefits can beachieved and how construction specifications should bewritten * Describes and evaluates monitoring methods and recommendsinstruments for monitoring groundwater pressure, deformations,total stress in soil, stress change in rock, temperature, and loadand strain in structural members * Offers detailed practical guidelines on instrument calibrations,installation and maintenance, and on the collection, processing,and interpretation of instrumentation data * Describes the role of geotechnical instrumentation during theconstruction and operation phases of civil engineering projects,including braced excavations, embankments on soft ground,embankment dams, excavated and natural slopes, undergroundexcavations, driving piles, and drilled shafts * Provides guidelines throughout the book on the best practices
The Role of Fill Strength in the Stability of Embankments on Soft Clay Foundations
Author: Suphon ChirapuntuPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Embankments
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Stability and settlement of an embankment on soft clay
Author: Eric William SchievePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clay soils
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Embankments on Soft Foundations
Author: I. F. SymonsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earth movements and building
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Embankments on Soft Clay
Author: S. LeroueilStability of Embankments on Soft Clay
Author: M. S. S. AlmeidaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clay soils
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Design of Compacted Clay Embankments for Improved Stability and Settlement Performance
Author: Martin J. GoodmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Embankments
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
Stability and Performance of Slopes and Embankments II
Author: Raymond Bolton SeedPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description