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Robin Fell, Patrick MacGregor, David Stapledon, Graeme Bell, Mark Foster ... 1382 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (December, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138000086 - ISBN-13: 978-1138000087

This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The emphasis is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. The book aims to provide practising dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, as well as to give university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. The theoretical basis upon which design methods have been developed is included so readers develop a proper understanding of the limitations of the methods. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, from the initial assessment of a damsite and the development and carrying out of a detailed site investigation program, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.

Kyle Rollins, Dimitrios Zekkos ... 852 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (March, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784412138 - ISBN-13: 978-0784412138 ...

Geotechnical Engineering State of the Art and Practice: Keynote Lectures from GeoCongress 2012 contains 30 peer-reviewed papers that survey the entire breadth of research and practice in geotechnical engineering. Each paper is contributed by distinguished geotechnical engineers who were invited to create a comprehensive overview of the profession by focusing on a specific technical subject. About half the papers present the state of the art by summarizing the latest research and challenges for geotechnical researchers. The other half demonstrate the state of the practice by reporting on issues as they are tackled by geotechnical engineers in the field. Taken together, these papers showcase the best of the profession and form a basis for integrating geotechnical research with its practice. Topics include: foundations and earth stability; geotechnical modeling; site characterization, testing, and monitoring; geoenvironmental engineering; embankments and slope stability; soil properties; pavements; tunneling and underground spaces; and earthquake engineering. This collection is an important touchstone for geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineers, whatever their focus on research and practice.

GeoStru Formula 2019.7.3.425 [Size: 18.1 MB] ... Geological and Geotechnical formulas – Geostru Formula software includes a set of very broad topics. With Geostru Formula we created a practical and support software tool for all professionals in the geological and geotechnical field. GeoStru Formula solves different kinds of problems, for example, if you need to know the monodimensional consolidation coefficients. Geostru Formula looks for them in the integrated database or provides correlations to calculate them. In slope stability it is necessary to calculate the stability of an infinite slope? Or you need to get the special geotechnical parameters from in situ tests?. All this and more is included in Geostru Formula software with over 100 correlations available in extended form with formulas and graphs for comparison, dozens of formulas and a database containing tens of geotechnical properties and hundreds of materials. The software consists of a vast collection of correlations for: Geotechnical parameters such as cohesion and shear resistance angle, correlations between properties, soil index. + Surveys and soil tests: SPT, CPT, DMT. + Earth pressure: Rest, Active, Passive under static and dynamic conditions. + Consolidation parameters + Rock mechanics. + Permeability tests. + Stability of slopes. The integrated soil database constitutes a rich library of soil geotechnical characteristics. The database is user customizable, but shared with the central GEOSTRU database. Each time it is integrated with the new elements our server send a notification and transfers it to the end user. The transfer system is not limited to the replacement of files, but integrates the user’s own database.

GeoStru Liquiter 2019 v20.4.780 [Size: 49.1 MB] ... LIQUITER software is designed for soil liquefaction analysis and supports a wide variety of field tests. The results of the analysis are presented as: Factor of Safety against Liquefaction / Liquefaction Potential Index + Cyclic mobility of clay + Liquefaction of sand and clay + CSR, variable CSR with depth from SHAKE results + Reconsolidation Settlement, Lateral Spreading + Residual Strength.

T. G. Sitharam ... 392 pages - Publisher: IGI Global; (April, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 146660915X - ISBN-13: 978-1466609150 ...

Disaster preparedness and response management is a burgeoning field of technological research, and staying abreast of the latest developments within the field is a difficult task. Geotechnical Applications for Earthquake Engineering: Research Advancements has collected chapters from experts from around the world in a variety of applications, frameworks, and methodologies, and prepared them in a form that serves as a handy reference and research guide to practitioners and academics alike. By protecting society with earthquake engineering, the latest research can make the world a safer place.

Wei Wu, Hai-Sui Yu ... 904 pages - Publisher: Springer (August, 2019) ... Language: English -ISBN-10: 303007305X - ISBN-13: 978-3030073053 ...

This book compiles the first part of contributions to the China-Europe Conference on Geotechnical Engineering held 13.-16. August 2016 in Vienna, Austria. About 400 papers from 35 countries cover virtually all areas of geotechnical engineering and make this conference a truly international event. The contributions are grouped into thirteen special sessions and provide an overview of the geoengineering research and practice in China, Europe and the world: - Constitutive model - Micro-macro relationship - Numerical simulation - Laboratory testing - Geotechnical monitoring, instrumentation and field test - Foundation engineering - Underground construction - Environmental geotechnics - New geomaterials and ground improvement - Cold regions geotechnical engineering - Geohazards - risk assessment, mitigation and prevention - Unsaturated soils and energy geotechnics - Geotechnics in transportation, structural and hydraulic Engineering.

Tim Davis ...  225 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; 2nd edition (July, 2008) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784409498 - ISBN-13: 978-0784409497.

"Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation" is an in-depth field manual for soil technicians and field engineers. Designed to be a reference guide during the investigation, grading, and construction phases of geotechnical projects, Tim Davis' book has helped thousands of readers understand common laboratory and field tests, classify soil accurately, interpret project recommendations, and document the entire construction monitoring process. This updated and expanded edition offers much new material on topics such as deep foundations, asphalt, concrete, and loss prevention. Commonly asked questions appear at the end of every chapter, and a comprehensive case study presents each step of a sample project, from site investigation and lab work through construction and documentation. A quick reference chapter summarizes current tools and references, explains survey and grading stakes, evaluates compaction equipment, and presents frequently used formulas and equations. In the appendixes, the glossary has been significantly expanded, an answer key to chapter questions is provided, and a collection of sample forms and diagrams is available for immediate use." Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation, Second Edition", is valuable useful for training new technicians and providing a refresher for veterans. Soil technicians contemplating the NICET or ICC certification exams will find this book an essential test preparation aid.

Samuel E. French ... 374 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (March, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784403716 - ISBN-13: 978-0784403716 ...

This work details a complete "how to" procedure for the design of shallow foundations commonly used with low-rise structures of today's building codes. It presents a detailed presentation of both soils and structures, specifically as they relate to shallow foundations, emphasizing soil-structure interaction by matching particular structural designs to particular soil conditions. These established and proven methods apply to industries of architecture, construction, engineering technology, as well as civil engineering, and are intended for use by both students and practitioners.

Lee W. Abramson, Thomas S. Lee, Sunil Sharma, Glenn M. Boyce ... 736 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 2nd edition (November, 2001) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471384933 - ISBN-13: 978-0471384939 ...

This is a major revision of the comprehensive text/reference. Written by world-leading geotechnical engineers who share almost 100 years of combined experience, "Slope Stability and Stabilization, Second Edition" assembles the background information, theory, analytical methods, design and construction approaches, and practical examples necessary to carry out a complete slope stability project. Retaining the best features of the previous edition, this new book has been completely updated to address the latest trends and methodology in the field. Its features include: all-new chapters on shallow failures and stability of landfill slopes; new material on probabilistic stability analysis, cost analysis of stabilization alternatives, and state-of-the-art techniques in time-domain reflectometry to help engineers plan and model new designs; tested and FHA-approved procedures for the geotechnical stage of highway, tunnel, and bridge projects; and, sound guidance for geotechnical stage design and planning for virtually all types of construction projects. "Slope Stability and Stabilization, Second Edition" is filled with current and comprehensive information, making it one of the best resources available on the subject-and an essential reference for today's and tomorrow's professionals in geology, geotechnical engineering, soil science, and landscape architecture.

Braja M. Das ... 800 pages- Publisher: J. Ross Publishing; 1st edition (August, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1932159835 - ISBN-13: 978-1932159837 ...

This one-of-a-kind, definitive reference offers expansive coverage of geotechnical engineering for civil engineering professionals. Each of the 15 chapters is the work of engineering experts--putting at your disposal a vast source of engineering experience. The Geotechnical Engineering Handbook brings together essential information related to the evaluation of engineering properties of soils; design of foundations such as spread footings, mat foundations, piles, and drilled shafts; and fundamental principles of analyzing the stability of slopes and embankments, retaining walls, and other earth-retaining structures. It covers soil dynamics and foundation vibration to analyze the behavior of foundations subjected to cyclic vertical, sliding and rocking excitations. This definitive reference also details environmental geotechnology and foundations for railroad beds. Comprehensive coverage, logical organization, and clear discussions make this the tool of choice for both experienced engineers and those just embarking on their careers. Key Features: Presents state-of-the-art applications for geotechnical engineers + Contains numerous charts, drawings, and illustrations to illuminate the applications and theory + Offers numerous worked-out problems + Includes up-to-date coverage of environmental geotechnology.

N. N. Som, S. C. Das ... 392 pages - Publisher: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. (August, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 8120321901 - ISBN-13: 978-8120321908 ...

This textbook , intended for use by undergraduate and postgraduate sutdents of civil engineering, presents a clear and concise introduction to the principles and practices of foundation designs.

Robin Chowdhury, Phil Flentje, Gautam Bhattacharya ... 772 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (Novomber, 2009)... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415469740 - ISBN-13: 978-0415469746 ...

Freshly updated and extended version of Slope Analysis (Chowdhury, Elsevier, 1978): This reference book gives a complete overview of the developments in slope engineering in the last 30 years. Its multi-disciplinary, critical approach and the chapters devoted to seismic effects and probabilistic approaches and reliability analyses, reflect the distinctive style of the original. Subjects discussed are: the understanding of slope performance, mechanisms of instability, requirements for modeling and analysis, and new techniques for observation and modeling. Special attention is paid to the relation with the increasing frequency and consequences of natural and man-made hazards. Strategies and methods for assessing landslide susceptibility, hazard and risk are also explored. Moreover, the relevance of geotechnical analysis of slopes in the context of climate change scenarios is discussed. All theory is supported by numerous examples.

DimSoln Foundation3D v3.8.5 [Size: 18.45 MB] ... A perfect solution for designing foundations for industrial equipment such as horizontal exchangers, horizontal vessels, vertical vessels, fractionation towers, air filters, pipe racks and other plant supports or simply any structure that needs a simple spread or combined footing. We know that in the plant design world, civil / structural engineers are the last to receive crucial information but are the first ones required to produce final deliverables such as material quantities, foundation design drawings, piling drawings, excavation drawings. Therefore, automation in foundation design is a must in achieving important milestones of a very compressed project schedule. With Foundation3D 2018, you can consistently expect to meet or exceed your project schedule demands. From equipment-specific automated load calculations to generating design sketches, Foundation3D 2018 will increase your productivity significantly at every stage of your project.

Lymon C. Reese, William M. Isenhower, Shin-Tower Wang ... 608 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471431591 - ISBN-13: 978-0471431596.

This is one of a kind coverage on the fundamentals of foundation analysis and design. "Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations" is a significant new resource to the engineering principles used in the analysis and design of both shallow and deep, load bearing foundations for a variety of building and structural types. Its unique presentation focuses on new developments in computer aided analysis and soil structure interaction, including foundations as deformable bodies. 

Written by the world's leading foundation engineers, "Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations" covers everything from soil investigations and loading analysis to major types of foundations and construction methods. It also features: coverage on computer assisted analytical methods, balanced with standard methods such as site visits and the role of engineering geology; methods for computing the capacity and settlement of both shallow and deep foundations; field testing methods and sample case studies, including projects where foundations have failed, supported with analyses of the failure.

Donald P. Coduto ... 883 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (July, 2000) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0135897068 - ISBN-13: 978-0135897065.

Using a design-oriented approach that addresses geotechnical, structural, and construction aspects of foundation engineering, this book explores practical methods of designing structural foundations, while emphasizing and explaining how and why foundations behave the way they do. It explains the theories and experimental data behind the design procedures, and how to apply this information to real-world problems. Covers general principles (performance requirements, soil mechanics, site exploration and characterization); shallow foundations (bearing capacity, settlement, spread footings - geotechnical design, spread footings - structural design, mats); deep foundations (axial load capacity - full-scale load tests, static methods, dynamic methods; lateral load capacity; structural design); special topics (foundations on weak and compressible soils, foundation on expansive soils, foundations on collapsible soils); and earth retaining structures (lateral earth pressures, cantilever retaining walls, sheet pile walls, soldier pile walls, internally stabilized earth retaining structures). For geotechnical engineers, soils engineers, structural engineers, and foundation engineers.

    J. A. Charles ... 336 pages - Publisher: IHS BRE Press; (November, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1860817270 - ISBN-13: 978-1860817274

    Foundations affect how the main structure of a building behaves and can be a major factor in determining whether or not it performs satisfactorily in the long term. Decisions about foundations for low-rise buildings are often made by people who have only limited understanding of the engineering of the ground: this book has been written for such people and their professional advisors, including architects, surveyors, loss adjusters, planners, insurance underwriters and property developers. BRE has published guidance over a number of years on various aspects of foundations for low-rise buildings, and Geotechnics for building professionals brings together this guidance into a single unified format and approach. It gives an overview of ground behaviour and geotechnics, but focuses on shallow foundations for low-rise buildings. The first five chapters of the book cover regulations and legislation for foundations and contaminated land, types of ground, soil behaviour and ground assessment. Two chapters focus on foundation design and foundations on difficult ground. Brownfield land and ground treatment are then discussed, and the last three chapters deal with foundation movement and damage, remedial treatment and underpinning, and ancillary works (hardcore, soakaways, drains, small embankments, small retaining walls, freestanding walls).

    Robert W. Day ... 1088 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2nd edition (March, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071789715 - ISBN-13: 978-0071789714 ...

    Instant access to the latest geotechnical engineering data: Fully updated to include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Second Edition, features a wealth of on-the-job geotechnical and construction related information in a convenient, quick-reference format. This practical resource is filled with essential data, formulas, and guidelines you can access right away. Detailed tables, charts, graphs, and illustrations are included throughout the book for ease of use in the field. Coverage includes: Field exploration * Laboratory testing * Soil and rock classification * Phase relationships * Effective stress and stress distribution * Shear strength * Permeability and seepage * Settlement analyses * Bearing capacity analyses * Pavement and pipeline design * Expansive soil * Slope stability * Geotechnical earthquake engineering * Erosion analyses * Retaining walls * Deterioration * Foundations * Grading and other site improvement methods * Groundwater and percolation tests * Excavation, underpinning, and field lead tests * Geosynthetics * Instrumentation * International Building * Code regulations for soils * International Building Code regulations for foundations

    GeoStudio 2018 R2 v9.1.1.16749 [Size: 351 MB] ... GeoStudio [A powerful suite of integrated software products for geotechnical modeling & analysis.] is a product suite for geotechnical and geo-environmental modeling, broad enough to handle all your modeling needs. The suite consists of 8 products: SLOPE/W for slope stability; SEEP/W for groundwater seepage; SIGMA/W for stress-deformation; QUAKE/W for dynamic earthquake; TEMP/W for geothermal; CTRAN/W for contaminant transport; AIR/W for air flow; VADOSE/W for vadose zone & covers. Why choose GeoStudio? Rigorous analytical capability. Sophisticated product integration. Broad application to diverse geo-engineering and earth science problems.

    Boominathan Adimoolam, Subhadeep Banerjee ... 274 pages - Publisher: Springer; (June, 2018) ... Language: English - ASIN: B07DMTL38L by Amazon

    This book gathers selected proceedings of the annual conference of the Indian Geotechnical Society, and covers various aspects of soil dynamics and earthquake geotechnical engineering. The book includes a wide range of studies on seismic response of dams, foundation-soil systems, natural and man-made slopes, reinforced-earth walls, base isolation systems and so on, especially focusing on the soil dynamics and case studies from the Indian subcontinent. The book also includes chapters addressing related issues such as landslide risk assessments, liquefaction mitigation, dynamic analysis of mechanized tunneling, and advanced seismic soil-structure-interaction analysis. Given its breadth of coverage, the book offers a useful guide for researchers and practicing civil engineers alike.

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