the Nest of Students

Prasanta Kumar Banerjee ... 
496 pages - Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; Revised edition (January 1, 1994)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0077077695 - ISBN-13: 978-0077077693

Computational methods have made significant contributions in all fields of engineering mechanics. Of these the finite element and the finite difference methods have become widely known and gained widespread acceptance. The last two decades have seen the emergence of an equally versatile and powerful method of computational engineering mechanics, namely the boundary element method. This book, which incorporates the massive development of the BEM technology that has occurred in the last decade, describes the formulation of boundary element methods for almost all applications of the method. The author begins by introducing the basic background needed to learn the method. Simple, but detailed instructions on the basic method for heat transfer and stress analyses are then dealt with, before moving on to more complex formulations in the later chapters. Fully supported by numerous case studies, this is a comprehensive guide to the subject.

Donald M. Harrison .... 
222 pages
Publisher: Elsevier; 2nd edition (June 24, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0124165850
ISBN-13: 978-0124165854

Minimize loss of revenue and the downtime of critical assets by avoiding foundation cracking, poor bonds, and initial alignment changes. After their successful introduction as a maintenance material, machinery grouts are now being used for equipment placement in new construction. While certainly suitable for both markets and applications, a successful installation depends on proper grout selection, application, foundation preparation, and forming methods. Therefore, guidelines on their uses and limitations are needed for engineers and maintenance personnel.

Based on 45 years of field experience, The Grouting Handbook collects a vast amount of information into a practical and user-friendly reference for mechanical and civil engineers. The book focuses on four basic elements of grouting:

• The soil and its load-carrying capability;
• The foundation and its mass, design, concrete mix, installation and curing procedures;
• Anchor bolt technology, design and installation;
• Epoxy grout comparison, material selection and installation.

From the ground up, The Grouting Handbook takes you step by step through the grouting process. Clear, straightforward directions give you details on preparing the foundation and surface and selecting the best material and method. Comprehensive yet concise, this is a convenient handbook for veteran and rookie engineers alike.

• Organizes a comprehensive amount of information into an easy-to-use reference
• Provides advice for selecting the proper grouting material and method for the task at hand
• Contains tips and practical solutions for common problems.

Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin ... 
640 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 7th edition (February 22, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0073376302
ISBN-13: 978-0073376301

S. Shah, S. Ahmad ... 
416 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; (March 3, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0340589221
ISBN-13: 978-0340589229

Over the last decade, the use of high performance concrete has steadily increased throughout the world, particularly in the construction of tall buildings and bridges. This increased availability has been accompanied by a continuing search for improvements in the mechanical properties, methods of production and durability of this material.

Written by a team of international experts, this new title summarises recent developments in the field and helps the reader to appreciate the potential of high performance concrete in the construction industry.

Jennifer Seidl, Michael Swan ... 120 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press; (November, 1987) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194311880 - ISBN-13: 978-0194311885 ...

An alphabetical guide to the most common problems of grammar and vocabulary.

Árpád Kézdi, László Rétháti ... 368 pages - Publisher: Elsevier Science; (September, 1988) ... 
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444989293 - ISBN-13: 978-0444989291 ... 

This is the third volume of a handbook which covers the whole field of soil mechanics, discussing deterministic and stochastic theories and methods, and showing how they can be used in conjunction with one another. The first volume discusses soil physics, while the second deals with the determination of physical characteristics of the soil. Australian Mining wrote of the Handbook ``a valuable addition to the extensive literature on the topic and will be found to be more useful than most.'' The main objective of the third volume is to present solutions to the problems of engineering practice. It deals with the most important theoretical and practical problems of soil mechanics, discussing the following in detail: stability of earthworks, load-bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations, design of pile foundations, soil mechanics in road construction, improving the physical properties of soils, the characteristics of soil dynamics, foundations for machines and soil behaviour as affected by earthquakes. The book not only presents up-to-date deterministic methods, but also discusses solutions of probability theory in the fields of design and safety. The book is divided into six chapters covering the stability of slopes, landslides, load-bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations and pile foundations, soil mechanics in road construction, and the improvement of the physical characteristics of soil with special emphasis on machine foundations and earthquakes, giving detailed treatment of each subject. For example, the first chapter deals not only with the stability of slopes, but also discusses the natural and artificial effects, slope protection, filter design, stresses in embankments, and the time factor. In this way, the book gives a clear and comprehensive picture of the special fields of soil mechanics and its subjects. It is therefore emminently suitable for postgraduate engineers, and engineers working in the fields of geotechnics, earthworks, foundations, road construction, engineering geology and statistics, and the design of structures.

László Rétháti ... 
452 pages
Publisher: Elsevier Science Ltd; (August 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0444989609
ISBN-13: 978-0444989604

This is the first monograph to consider the possibility of utilizing probability theory in all essential fields of geotechnics. It deals in detail with in situ and laboratory tests, the evaluation of soil physical characteristics, the preparatory phase and the individual problems of design, including load bearing capacity, prediction of settlements, dimensioning of slopes and retaining walls, and quality control of earthworks. Numerous possibilities for, and examples of, the parallel utilization of deterministic and stochastic methods are given in the book, creating a connection between conventional and new, modern methodologies. It demonstrates by examples that the only possibility of meeting technical and economic requirements simultaneously is by using the methods of probability theory. The book also gives an account of new geotechnical and mathematical results of the author (post-evaluation of settlements and tilts, plotting of statistical bore profiles, elimination of the asymmetry of distribution by transformation, etc.). The book enables practitioners and to acquire new, modern design methods and research to develop methods.

F. G. Bell ... 
660 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; (September 11, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415318513
ISBN-13: 978-0415318518

Natural hazards cost the global economy over $50,000 million per year. Two thirds of this is spent on damage repair, the remainder represents the cost of predicting, preventing and mitigating against disasters. Man-made hazards such as groundwater pollution, subsidence and soil erosion add to this figure.

Geological Hazards is the first book to consider both natural and man-made disasters in a single volume. All major geological hazards are examined. It presents a state-of-the art survey for students on civil engineering and physical geography courses, as well as researchers and practicing civil engineers. It examines methods of assessing, evaluating and combatting hazards, both natural and man-made. Richly illustrated, it views the subject from an international perspective.