Geotechnical.Passion

Michael Carter, Stephen P. Bentley - 236 pages - Language: English - Publisher: Wiley; 2nd Edition (July, 2016). 

Soil Properties and their Correlations, Second Edition provides a summary of commonly-used soil engineering properties and gives a wide range of correlations between the various properties, presented in the context of how they will be used in geotechnical design.

The book is divided into 11 chapters: Commonly-measured properties; Grading and plasticity; Density; Permeability, Consolidation and settlement; Shear strength; California bearing ratio; Shrinkage and swelling characteristics; Frost susceptibility; Susceptibility to combustion; and Soil-structure interfaces. In addition, there are two appendices: Soil classification systems; and Sampling methods. This new, more comprehensive, edition provides material that would be of practical assistance to those faced with the problem of having to estimate soil behaviour from little or no laboratory test data.

Key features: Soil properties explained in practical terms. + A large number of correlations between different soil properties. + A valuable aid for assessing design values of properties. + Clear statements on practical limitations and accuracy.

An invaluable source of reference for experienced professionals working on geotechnical design, it will also give students and early-career engineers an in-depth appreciation of the appropriate use of each property and the pitfalls to avoid.

Rodrigo Salgado - 964 pages - Language: English - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd Edition (June, 2022). 

The Engineering of Foundations, Slopes and Retaining Structures rigorously covers the construction, analysis, and design of shallow and deep foundations, as well as retaining structures and slopes. It includes complete coverage of soil mechanics and site investigations.

This new edition is a well-designed balance of theory and practice, emphasizing conceptual understanding and design applications. It contains illustrations, applications, and hands-on examples that continue across chapters. Soil mechanics is examined with full explanation of drained versus undrained loading, friction and dilatancy as sources of shear strength, phase transformation, development of peak effective stress ratios, and critical-state and residual shear strength. The design and execution of site investigations is evaluated with complete discussion of the CPT and SPT. Additional topics include the construction, settlement and bearing capacity of shallow foundations, as well as the installation, ultimate resistance and settlement of deep foundations. Both traditional knowledge and methods and approaches based on recent progress are available. Analysis and design of retaining structures and slopes, such as the use of slope stability software stability calculations, is included.

The book is ideal for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and practicing engineers and researchers.

Teacher: Tod Vachev - Language: English - Duration: 9 hours and 55 minutes - Number of Videos: 100.

What you will learn in the course:  Variables: Everything you need to know about variables in MATLAB, their types or lack of types, conversion between different types, naming conventions, semicolon operator and more.

Basic computational operations in MATLAB: The most important thing in this part of the course are the brackets and the order of operations. Many beginners get confused when dealing with complex expressions and you will become a master.

Vectors: Immediately after that, starting with vectors, we move on to deeper topics. You will learn how to think vectorially and perform a variety of operations on and with vectors. Connecting vectors, extracting or selecting subvectors, and more.

Matrices: Matrices are the next section, but you don’t need any pills because I cover everything for you. You will learn everything you need to work with matrices in MATLAB, and in this section you will learn a trick that will help you optimize your code and make it run up to 100 times faster.

Data Visualization: Because, well, what’s the point of working with data if you can’t understand it or share it with others, so data visualization is key in any field of work.

And finally we get to real MATLAB programming using conditional statements, loops, and functions to control code flow, write less code, and make your code modular.

C. Venkatramaiah - 946 pages - Language: English - Publisher: New Age International; 3rd Edition (December, 2006). 

This comprehensive treatment of geotechnical engineering utilizes the S.I. System of Units to discuss and analyze soil mechanics and foundation engineering. 

Teacher: Mostafa Ismail - Language: English - Duration: 3 hours - Number of Videos: 7.

In this comprehensive course tailored specifically for beginners, students will embark on an empowering journey into the world of geotechnical engineering software, focusing on the renowned PLAXIS 2D. Throughout this transformative learning experience, participants will acquire the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to confidently navigate the complexities of PLAXIS 2D and embark on successful numerical modeling.

The course begins with a solid foundation, ensuring students grasp the essential concepts of building a numerical model. They will become familiar with the essential skills, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of PLAXIS 2D functionalities. Students will dive into the software, exploring its intuitive user interface and gaining proficiency in model creation and manipulation. Through hands-on exercises, they will learn to efficiently generate meshes, analyze soil-structure interaction, and interpret modeling results and outputs. From foundational concepts such as boundary conditions and soil material models to advanced topics like slope stability assessments and dep excavations, participants will gain a holistic understanding of PLAXIS 2D's capabilities. Moreover, the course will empower students to solve real-world geotechnical challenges. They will learn to simulate ground settlement, evaluate the stability of retaining walls, and analyze the behavior of soil-structure systems. Through comprehensive tutorials and practical examples, students will develop a problem-solving mindset and learn to make informed engineering decisions using PLAXIS 2D.

By the end of this empowering course, beginners will have gained a solid command of PLAXIS 2D, enabling them to embark on geotechnical projects with confidence. Armed with a deep understanding of modeling principles and hands-on experience with the software, students will be prepared to tackle complex geotechnical challenges, optimize designs, and contribute to the field of numerical modeling with excellence and proficiency. With this newfound expertise, students will be well-equipped to take their first steps toward a successful geotechnical engineering career, focusing on numerical analysis.