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New theories and testing techniques related with Unsaturated Soil Mechanics have proven to be valuable tools to study a broad spectrum of geo-materials which includes rocks, rock fills, frozen soils and domiciliary solid wastes. These new theories and testing techniques have permitted the analysis of several traditional problems from a new perspective (e.g., swelling or collapsible soils and compacted soils or pavements materials), and they have also shown their efficiency to study new energy-related problems like CO2 sequestration and nuclear waste disposal.

Advances in Unsaturated Soils is a collection of papers from the 1st Pan-American Conference on Unsaturated Soils organized in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, in February 2013. The volume includes 76 research papers coming for all over the world, as well as 7 keynotes papers by well known international researchers. The contributions present a variety of topics including: Advances in testing techniques * Unsaturated soil behavior * Constitutive modeling and microstructure * Numerical modeling * Geotechnical problems. Advances in Unsaturated Soils is expected to become a useful reference to academics and professionals involved in Unsaturated Soil Mechanics.

This book covers problems and their solution of a wide range of geotechnical topics. Every chapter starts with a summary of key concepts and theory, followed by worked-out examples, and ends with a short list of key references. It presents a unique collection of step by step solutions from basic to more complex problems in various topics of geotechnical engineering, including fundamental topics such as effective stress, permeability, elastic deformation, shear strength and critical state together with more applied topics such retaining structures and dams, excavation and tunnels, pavement infrastructure, unsaturated soil mechanics, marine works, ground monitoring. This book aims to provide students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and practitioners alike a reference guide on how to solve typical geotechnical problems.

Features: Guide for solving typical geotechnical problems complementing geotechnical textbooks. + Reference guide for practitioners to assist in determining solutions to complex geotechnical problems via simple methods.

Excel is a powerful spreadsheet application that plays important role in our world today. This book is a great material you need to learn about the application. It will guide you through on the basics in Excel. It is easy to follow guide with clear graphical illustrations.

Among the arears covered in this book are as follow: Detailed explanation on Excel application + Creating of sheets and Editing + Sharing and collaboration + Reviewing + Sheets and workbook protection + Basic Excel functions and task completions + Customization + How to complete tasks through different tabs of the application + Use of formulas + Charts + How to use Excel application in smart phones and many more.

David N. Chapman, Nicole Metje, Alfred Stark ... 432 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (November, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1498766242 - ISBN-13: 978-1498766241.

Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as structural issues. This book covers the whole range of areas that you need to know in order to embark upon a career in tunnelling. It also includes a number of case studies of real tunnel projects, to demonstrate how the theory applies in practice. New features of this second edition include: the introduction of a Crossrail case study, focussing on the preparation work to receive a TBM into a station box; a case study updating the Utilisation Method for assessing the remaining structural capacity of sprayed concrete lining; and further information on recent developments in tunnel boring machines, including multimode machines.

The coverage includes: Both hard-rock and soft-ground conditions - Site investigation, parameter selection, and design considerations - Methods of improving the stability of the ground and lining techniques - Descriptions of the various main tunnelling techniques - Health and safety considerations - Monitoring of tunnels during construction - Description of the latest tunnel boring machines. Case studies with real examples, including London’s Crossrail: Clear, concise, and heavily illustrated, this is a vital text for final-year undergraduate and MSc students and an invaluable starting point for young professionals and novices in tunnelling.

Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices, 2/e, is ideal or junior-level soil mechanics or introductory geotechnical engineering courses. This introductory geotechnical engineering textbook explores both the principles of soil mechanics and their application to engineering practice. It offers a rigorous, yet accessible and easy-to-read approach, as well as technical depth and an emphasis on understanding the physical basis for soil behavior. The second edition has been revised to include updated content and many new problems and exercises, as well as to reflect feedback from reviewers and the authors’ own experiences.

Coverage includes: Algorithms + Objects + Concurrency + Collaboration + Built-in modules + Production techniques + And more. Each section contains specific, actionable guidelines organized into items, each with carefully worded advice supported by detailed technical arguments and illuminating examples. Using Effective Python, you can systematically improve all the Python code you write: not by blindly following rules or mimicking incomprehensible idioms, but by gaining a deep understanding of the technical reasons why they make sense.

Lawrence S. Meyers, Glenn C. Gamst, A. J. Guarino ... 736 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (August, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118357019 - ISBN-13: 978-1118357019.

Features easy-to-follow insight and clear guidelines to perform data analysis using IBM SPSS: Performing Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS® uniquely addresses the presented statistical procedures with an example problem, detailed analysis, and the related data sets. Data entry procedures, variable naming, and step-by-step instructions for all analyses are provided in addition to IBM SPSS point-and-click methods, including details on how to view and manipulate output. Designed as a user’s guide for students and other interested readers to perform statistical data analysis with IBM SPSS, this book addresses the needs, level of sophistication, and interest in introductory statistical methodology on the part of readers in social and behavioral science, business, health-related, and education programs. Each chapter of Performing Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS covers a particular statistical procedure and offers the following: an example problem or analysis goal, together with a data set; IBM SPSS analysis with step-by-step analysis setup and accompanying screen shots; and IBM SPSS output with screen shots and narrative on how to read or interpret the results of the analysis. The book provides in-depth chapter coverage of: IBM SPSS statistical output - Descriptive statistics procedures - Score distribution assumption evaluations - Bivariate correlation - Regressing (predicting) quantitative and categorical variables -Survival analysis -t Test - ANOVA and ANCOVA - Multivariate group differences - Multidimensional scaling - Cluster analysis - Nonparametric procedures for frequency data. Performing Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS is an excellent text for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level students in courses on social, behavioral, and health sciences as well as secondary education, research design, and statistics. Also an excellent reference, the book is ideal for professionals and researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences; applied statisticians; and practitioners working in industry.

Frank R. Spellman ... 550 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (September, 2014) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 1482242931 - ISBN-13: 978-1482242935.

The Science of Water: Concepts and Applications, Third Edition contains a wealth of scientific information and is based on real-world experience. Building on the second edition, this text applies the latest data and research in the field, and addresses water contamination as a growing problem. The book material covers a wide range of water contaminants, the cause of these contaminants, and considers their impact on surface water and groundwater sources. It highlights the three distinct and separate sources of freshwater: surface water, groundwater, and groundwater under the direct influence of surface water (GUDISW). It discusses the conditions that constitute GUDISW and the Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR). It also explores sustainability and the effect of human use, misuse, and reuse of freshwater and wastewater on the overall water supply. Provides Valuable Insight for Water/Wastewater Practitioners Designed to fill a gap in the available material about water, the book examines water reserve utilization and the role of policymakers involved in the decision-making process. The book provides practical knowledge that practitioners and operators must have in order to pass licensure/certification tests and keep up with relevant changes. It also updates all previous chapters, presents numerous example math problems, and provides information not covered in earlier editions.

What’s New in the Third Edition: Includes a new chapter on water economics, as well as a new chapter on water usage + Expands the coverage of wastewater stabilization ponds + Adds new problems, tables, and figures throughout.