Author: Wojciech WolskiPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Two Stage-constructed Embankments on Organic Soils
Author: Wojciech WolskiTwo stage-constructed embankments on organic soils
Author: Wojciech WolskiPublisher:
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Category : Embankments
Languages : en
Pages : 163
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Embankments on Organic Soils
Author: J. HartlénPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080530818
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
More and more civil engineering constructions are being built on soft soils. As areas with better foundations are used up the necessity to be able to build structures on soft soils increases. The most troublesome of soft soils are organic soils due mainly to their high compressibility (much higher than in mineral soils), and also their very low shear strength. The large diversity of organic soils with respect to their origin as well as their properties make classification, testing, and engineering prediction of behaviour, very difficult. For this reason, engineers try, in general, to avoid constructing on deep layers of organic soils. If forced, by necessity, to do so, they manage with light structures e.g. embankments or low buildings. The authors of this book have been involved in a joint research project on the testing of embankments on organic soils. This was carried out in the North-Western part of Poland by the Swedish Geotechnical Institute and the Department of Geotechnics of Warsaw Agricultural University. The results of their research is presented in this new book and provides a valuable insight into this growing area in the field of engineering geology.
Design and Performance of Embankments on Very Soft Soils
Author: Marcio de Souza S. AlmeidaPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203657799
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Embankment construction projects on very soft soil often give rise to serious problems. This volume on geotechnics and soft soil engineering therefore treats all phases of the design and construction process exhaustively, from the first investigation step to the monitoring of constructed work. The book presents the development concepts necessary fo
Embankments on Soft Clay
Author: S. LeroueilConstruction of Embankments Across Peaty Soils
Author: Leo CasagrandePublisher:
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Category : Embankments
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Underwater Embankments on Soft Soil
Author: William F. Van ImpePublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203946294
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Ground improvement is an established technique in foundation engineering. In recent decades, modern methods of ground improvement have utilised explosives, impact energy, thermal treatment of the soil, vacuum consolidation, vibratory compaction technologies, stabilization and solidification of soft soils, as well as combined systems of ingenious gr
Geotechnical Hazards
Author: Z. LisacPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000100154
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 907
Book Description
The contributions to this volume examine: geotechnical hazard acknowledging the deversity of local ground conditions and environmental factors which play a decisive role in designing engineering structures in Danubian countries.
Landmarks in Earth Reinforcement
Author: H. OchiaiPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9789026518638
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Earth reinforcing techniques are increasingly becoming a useful, powerful and economical solution to various problems encountered in geotechnical engineering practice. Expansion of the experiences and knowledge in this area has succeeded in developing new techniques and their applications to geotechnical engineering problems. In order to discuss the latest experiences and knowledge, and with the purpose of spreading them all over the world for further development, the IS Kyushi conference series on the subject of earth reinforcement have been held in Fukuoka, Japan, every four years since 1988. This fourth symposium, entitled "Landmarks in Earth Reinforcement", is a continuation of the series IS Kyushu conferences, and also aims at being one of the landmarks in the progress of modern earth reinforcement practice. The first volume contains 137 papers selected for the symposium covering almost every aspect of earth reinforcement. The second volume contains texts of the special and keynote lectures.
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.