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Muni Budhu ... 780 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (January, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470556846 - ISBN-13: 978-0470556849 ...

Discover the principles that support the practice!   With its simplicity in presentation, this text makes the difficult concepts of soil mechanics and foundations much easier to understand. The author explains basic concepts and fundamental principles in the context of basic mechanics, physics, and mathematics. From Practical Situations and Essential Points to Practical Examples, this text is packed with helpful hints and examples that make the material crystal clear. The text also includes a CD-ROM that offers readers hands on learning.

BIMware MASTER EC7 Foundations Version 6.0.0 [Size: 27 MB] ... BIMware MASTER EC7 Foundations is used to analyze spread footings and continuous footings in layered soil. Calculations are conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Eurocode 7 (EN 1997-1) with possibility to consider national annexes for the following countries Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Poland, United Kingdom. Calculations include verification of soil capacity for layered ground, analysis of stress in the foundation corners, design of the foundation base due to bending, verification of the local stability for overturning and sliding, verification of the punching resistance and analysis of settlement. In addition, BIMware MASTER EC7 Foundations allows a user to verify reinforcement of the analyzed foundation. The software offers analysis and design of following foundation types: Pad foundations for one column: rectangular, stepped, trapezoidal, circular + pad foundations for two columns: rectangular, stepped, trapezoidal + strip foundations: rectangular, stepped, trapezoidal. Design & Analysis - key features: Calculations according to EUROCODE 7 (EN 1997-1:2008) + definition of layered soil including underground water + user-defined soil databases (XML) + definition of a list of design loads or simple cases with their automatic combination + copying of loads from external sources + import of forces from Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis 2014 + verification of soil capacity for layered ground + analysis of changes of stress from uplift + sliding check + settlement check + eccentric positioning of columns + geometry optimization + verification of the foundation reinforcement + analysis of the foundation punching + automatic definition of concrete cover of reinforcement based on calculation standard (code) parameters. User Experience - advantages: Dynamic view of foundation geometry + easy definition and control of foundation reinforcement parameters (reinforcement diameter, bar spacing, steel class, concrete cover, etc.) + layered soil profile saved to a file + easy calculations that can be repeated + possibility to select or change a design approach (definition of partial safety factors) + legible and configurable calculation reports + several language versions: English, French and Polish + documentation generation in a language different than an UI language +  national annexes: NF EN 1997-1/NA, PN-EN 1997-1:2008/NA + Microsoft Windows 8 compatible + access to the BIMware Platform cloud (to store a model, share data and results).

      Harry G. Poulos, Edward H. Davis ... 397 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (July, 1980) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471020842 - ISBN-13: 978-0471020844 ...

      Provides methods of analysis of pile formation that may be useful in design. Presents: a consistent theoretical approach to the prediction of pile deformation and load capacity; parametric solutions for a wide range of cases; demonstrations of how such solutions can be used for design purposes; a review of the applicability of these approaches to practical.

      Robert W. Day ... 528 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2nd edition .... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071761330 - ISBN-13: 978-0071761338 ... 

      Fully revised and packed with current case studies, Forensic Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering, Second Edition provides a step-by-step approach to conducting a professional forensic geotechnical and foundation investigation. This authoritative resource explains how to: Investigate damage, deterioration, and collapse in a structure + Determine what caused the damage + Develop repair recommendations + Diagnose cracks + Prepare files and reports + Avoid civil liability Helpful charts and photographs aid in your understanding of the material covered. With expert advice on all aspects of the process--from accepting the assignment to delivering compelling testimony--this is a practical, all-in-one guide to geotechnical and foundation investigations in forensic engineering. Explains how to investigate damage due to: Settlement of structures, Expansive soil, Lateral Movement, Earthquakes, Erosion, Deterioration, Bearing Capacity Failures, Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Foundations, Timber Decay, Soluble Soil, Groundwater and Moisture Problems and Other Causes.

      Renato Lancelotta ... 520 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (September, 2008) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415420040 - ISBN-13: 978-0415420044 ...

      Established as a standard textbook for students of geotechnical engineering, this second edition of Geotechnical Engineering provides a solid grounding in the mechanics of soils and soil-structure interaction. Renato Lancellotta gives a clear presentation of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and demonstrates how these principles are applied in practice to engineering problems and geotechnical design. This is supported by numerous examples with worked solutions, clear summaries and extensive further reading lists throughout the book. Thorough coverage is given to all classic soil mechanics topics such as boundary value problems and serviceability of structures and to topics which are often missed out of other books or covered more briefly including the principles of continuum mechanics, Critical State Theory and innovative techniques such as seismic methods. It is suitable for soil mechanics modules on undergraduate civil engineering courses and for use as a core text for specialist graduate geotechnical engineering students. It explores not only the basics but also several advanced aspects of soil behaviour, and outlines principles which underpin more advanced professional work therefore providing a useful reference work for practising engineers. Readers gain a good grasp of applied mechanics, testing and experimentation, and methods for observing real structures.

      Michael Tomlinson, John Woodward ... 608 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 6th edition (October, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 146659263X - ISBN-13: 978-1466592636  ...

      Updated to reflect the current usage of Eurocode 7, along with relevant parts of the British Standards, Pile Design and Construction Practice, Sixth Edition maintains the empirical correlations of the original—combining practical know how with scientific knowledge —and emphasizing relevant principles and applications of soil mechanics and design. Contractors, geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists responsible for designing and constructing piled foundations can find the most current types of pile, piling equipment, and relevant methods in this latest work. The book summarizes recent changes, including new codified design procedures addressing design parameters and partial safety factors. It also presents several examples, many based on actual problems. Broad and Comprehensive In Its Coverage: Contains material applicable to modern computational practice + Provides new sections on the construction of micropiles and CFA piles, pile-soil interaction, verification of pile materials, piling for integral bridge abutments, use of polymer stabilising fluids, and more + Includes calculations of the resistance of piles to compressive loads, pile groups under compressive loading, piled foundations for resisting uplift and lateral loading, and the structural design of piles and pile groups + Covers marine structures, durability of piled foundations, ground investigations, and pile testing + Addresses miscellaneous problems such as machinery foundations, underpinning, mining subsidence areas, geothermal piles, and unexploded ordnance. Pile Design and Construction Practice, Sixth Edition serves as a comprehensive guide for practicing geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists. This text also works as a resource for piling contractors and graduate students studying geotechnical engineering.

      Luis Ribeiro e Sousa, Eurípedes Vargas Jr., M.M. Fernandes, Roberto Azevedo ... 474 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (May, 2012) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00BEKEZVA by Amazon ...

      Since the 1990s five books on ‘Applications of Computational Mechanics in Geotechnical Engineering’ have been published. Innovative Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics is the 6th and final book in this series, and contains papers written by leading experts on computational mechanics. The book treats highly relevant topics in the field of geotechnics, such as environmental geotechnics, open and underground excavations, foundations, embankments and rockfill dams, computational systems and oil geomechanics. Special attention is paid to risk in geotechnical engineering, and to recent developments in applying Bayesian networks and Data Mining techniques. Innovative Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics will be of interest to civil, mining and environmental engineers, as well as to engineering geologists. The book will also be useful for academics and researchers involved in geotechnics.

      Chester I. Duncan Jr. ... 408 pages - Publisher: Springer;  2nd edition (1998) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 146137474X - ISBN-13: 978-1461374749

      Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers, Second Edition is a practical guide to the technology of soil mechanics and foundations, and the application of that technology to the design and construction process. This text provides an up-to-date overview of the classification of soils, the design of foundations, and the behavior of soils under load. Particular emphasis has been given to the subject of piles, piers, and caissons, and to the design and details of construction of basement and retaining walls. New to this edition: Expanded coverage of shear strength of soils, settlement analysis, and expansive soil. + Design requirements for prestressed tiebacks, tiedowns, and rock anchors. + Expansion of information on pile driving techniques including the use of the Engineering News Formula. + A table of British-metric conversions. + Many new solved problems and illustrations. In addition to the numerous new improvements, the author also includes: effects of high water tables on architectural and engineering considerations, design of shear keys used in the transfer of lateral earth pressure from a wall to the supporting element, various drainage alternatives to the structural treatment of adjacent footings, and much more. Soils and Foundations for Architects and Engineers, Second Edition can be used in advanced undergraduate and graduate level courses offered in architectural engineering and civil engineering, as well as be used as a reference book by practicing architects, insurance adjusters and attorneys who litigate or adjudicate claims involving soils and foundations.

      A. Schofield ... 216 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727729829 - ISBN-13: 978-0727729828 ...

      This book describes the developments leading to the Original Cam Clay model, focusing on fundamentals of the shearing of soil. The aim is to lay the groundwork of understanding that should form the basis of geotechnical design, guiding engineers towards the class of behaviour to be expected under different combinations of effective stress and water content. In this book there are a few equations, but simple ones; much greater challenge rests in the arguments put forward regarding soil behaviour and the intellectual effort needed to keep pace with the author.

      Wei Dong Guo ... 576 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (November, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415809339 - ISBN-13: 978-0415809337 ...

      Pile Foundations are an essential basis for many structures. It is vital that they be designed with the utmost reliability, because the cost of failure is potentially huge. Covering a whole range of design issues relating to pile design, this book presents economical and efficient design solutions and demonstrates them using real world examples. Coverage includes nonlinear response of single piles to vertical or torsional loading and to cyclic lateral loading, as well as prediction of nonlinear response of lateral pile groups, vertically loaded pile groups and the design of slope stabilising piles. Most solutions are provided as closed-form expressions. Theory and Practice of Pile Foundations is: illustrated with case studies + accompanied by practical applications in Excel and MathCad  + the first book to incorporate nonlinear interaction into pile design. A valuable resource for students of geotechnical engineering taking courses in foundations and a vital tool for engineers designing pile foundations.

      RISA Foundation 10.0.5 x64 [Size: 462 MB] ... RISA Foundation gives you the ability to solve and optimize all types of foundation systems, including mat foundations, grade beams, pile caps, retaining walls, isolated spread footings and combined footings. RISA Foundation also fully and completely integrates with RISA-3D and RISA Floor, providing a complete structural design solution. Whether running standalone or from within RISA-3D/RISAFloor, RISA Foundation provides unparalleled ease, flexibility and power for the drawing, design and optimization of foundation systems. Automatic mesh generation, thick plate modeling and comprehensive rebar calculations and detailing are some of the many reasons why RISA Foundation stands apart.

      Michael A. Hicks, Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve, Alexander Rohe ... 1368 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (July, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138001465 - ISBN-13: 978-1138001466 ...

      Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering contains the proceedings of the 8th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (NUMGE 2014, Delft, The Netherlands, 18-20 June 2014). It is the eighth in a series of conferences organised by the European Regional Technical Committee ERTC7 under the auspices of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE). The first conference was held in 1986 in Stuttgart, Germany and the series has continued every four years (Santander, Spain 1990; Manchester, United Kingdom 1994; Udine, Italy 1998; Paris, France 2002; Graz, Austria 2006; Trondheim, Norway 2010). Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering presents the latest developments relating to the use of numerical methods in geotechnical engineering, including scientific achievements, innovations and engineering applications related to, or employing, numerical methods. Topics include: constitutive modelling, parameter determination in field and laboratory tests, finite element related numerical methods, other numerical methods, probabilistic methods and neural networks, ground improvement and reinforcement, dams, embankments and slopes, shallow and deep foundations, excavations and retaining walls, tunnels, infrastructure, groundwater flow, thermal and coupled analysis, dynamic applications, offshore applications and cyclic loading models. The book is aimed at academics, researchers and practitioners in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics.

      Milutin Srbulov ... 370 pages - Publisher: Springer; (April, 2014) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00JJQ2DN8 by Amazon Digital Services ...

      This handy reference manual puts a wealth of ready-to-use information, data, and practical procedures within immediate reach of geo-engineers and technicians, whether they be in the field or office. It assembles and organizes the most-needed set of equations, tables, graphs and check-lists on six major subfields of geo-engineering: investigations, testing, properties, hazards, structures and works. This practical reference for the professional and others interested in the subject of ground engineering skips lengthy definitions to highlight best practice and methods proven most effective. While reflecting codes and standards, it also fills the gaps with non-standard approaches when existing ones are skimpy on practical details or agreement. Enhanced by 146 illustrations and 83 tables, the Practical Guide to Geo-Engineering points users to supporting information and data through its extensive reference list. This book is of interest to everyone involved in practical geo-engineering.

      Burt G. Look ... 418 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (February, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138001392 - ISBN-13: 978-1138001398

      This practical handbook of properties for soils and rock contains in a concise tabular format the key issues relevant to geotechnical investigations, assessments and designs in common practice. There are brief notes on the application of the tables. These data tables are compiled for experienced geotechnical professionals who require a reference document to access key information. There is an extensive database of correlations for different applications. The book should provide a useful bridge between soil and rock mechanics theory and its application to practical engineering solutions. The initial chapters deal with the planning of the geotechnical investigation and the classification of the soil and rock properties, after which some of the more used testing is covered. Later chapters show the reliability and correlations that are used to convert that data in the interpretative and assessment phase of the project. The final chapters apply some of these concepts to geotechnical design. The emphasis throughout is on application to practice. This book is intended primarily for practicing geotechnical engineers working in investigation, assessment and design, but should provide a useful supplement for postgraduate courses. It evolved from the need to have a "go to" reference book which has both breadth and depth of information to apply immediately to projects. To keep to a handbook size one has to compress/restrict details to a few key bullet points – but a comprehensive reference list provides the "appendix" for additional information if required. This 2nd edition keeps to that format but contains updated information and adjustments that take into account feedback received since initial publication.

      Jie Han ... 432 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118259912 - ISBN-13: 978-1118259917 ... 

      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.

      John Atkinson ...  337 pages - Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (September, 1993) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 007707713X - ISBN-13: 978-0077077136 ...

      Covering the undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this work sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear, simple way, combining both classical and critical state theories. By using short, focused chapters, the author ensures an accessible text while maintaining a continuous thread running through the book as theory develops into application. The treatment of soil mechanics is essentially theoretical but it is not highly mathematical and soil behaviour is represented by relatively simple equations with clearly defined parameters. The theory is supported by worked examples and simple experimental demonstrations.

      Robert W. Day ... 1008 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2nd edition (2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071740090 - ISBN-13: 978-0071740098 ...

       Revised to cover the 2009 International Building Code, Foundation Engineering Handbook, Second Edition presents basic geotechnical field and laboratory studies, such as subsurface exploration and laboratory testing of soil, rock, and groundwater samples. The book then discusses the geotechnical aspects of foundation engineering, including conditions commonly encountered by design engineers-settlement, expansive soil, and slope stability. Details on the performance or engineering evaluation of foundation construction and the application of the 2009 International Building Code are included in this valuable resource. FOUNDATION ENGINEERING HANDBOOK, 2nd edition covers: Subsurface exploration + Laboratory testing + Soil mechanics + Shallow and deep foundations + Bearing capacity and settlement of foundations + Foundations on expansive soil + Slope stability + Retaining walls + Foundation deterioration and cracking + Geotechnical earthquake engineering for soils, foundations, and retaining walls + Grading and other soil improvement methods + Foundation excavation, underpinning, and field load tests + Geosynthetics and instrumentation + 2009 International Building Code regulations for soils and foundations.

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