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Carl A. Thoresen ... 638 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 3rd dition (June 25, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727760041 - ISBN-13: 978-0727760043

This comprehensively updated new edition to the bestselling Port Designer s Handbook, gives essential guidance and recommendations for the layout, design and construction of modern port structures for practising port and harbour consulting engineers and contractors involved in the layout, design and construction of berth and harbour structures. The third edition has been extensively revised to include the different berth structures required as a result of new cargo handling equipment affecting the loadings acting upon berth structures and larger vessels requiring increased water depth and, in line with PIANC recommendations, for the design of larger, more efficient container terminals. Further advances in knowledge since the last edition published are included with specific updates in the calculation of wind, current and waves forces and general safety calculations, recommendations and evaluation.

Contents: 1. Safety considerations 2. Types of berth structures 3. Gravity-wall structures 4. Sheet pile wall structures 5. Open berth structures 6. Berth details 7. Container terminals 8. Fenders 9. Erosion protection 10. Steel corrosion 11. Underwater concreting 12. Concrete deterioration 13. Concrete repair 14. Port maintenance 15. Ship dimensions 16. Definitions 17. Conversion factors

Domenico Gallipoli ... 192 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; (February 6, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072775775X - ISBN-13: 978-0727757753

Geotechnique Symposium in Print 2011: The theme of this symposium blends together two areas of research which relate to the effects of suction and partial saturation on soil behaviour and the study of compaction as a method of soil improvement. The recurring interest in these areas of research, together with the recent increase in the number of international conferences dedicated to unsaturated soils, is a clear indication of the continued relevance of this theme to the geotechnical profession.

Alessandro Tarantino, Enrique Romero ... 
214 pages - Publisher: Springer Netherlands; 1st edition (December, 2008) ...
Language: English - ASIN: B002EEO6L4 by Amazon Digital Services ...

This collection focuses on recent advances in laboratory and field testing of unsaturated soils. Leading researchers from fourteen countries to represent global research in the area of experimental unsaturated soil mechanics have been invited to contribute to this book. Twelve reports are presented dealing with measurement and control of suction and water content, mechanical, hydraulic, and geo-environmental testing, microstructure investigation, and applications of unsaturated soil monitoring to engineering behaviour of geo-structures. The main motivation behind this book is the rapid growth of experimental unsaturated soil mechanics over the last couple of decades. Several innovative laboratory and field techniques have been introduced in mechanical, hydraulic, and geo-environmental testing. However, this information is widely dispersed in journals and conference proceedings and researchers and engineers beginning to work in the field of unsaturated soil mechanics may find it difficult to identify suitable equipment and instrumentation for research or professional purposes. Audience: This volume aims at providing scientists and practitioners with a comprehensive overview of experimental unsaturated soil mechanics.

A. Beeby, R. S. Narayanan ... 232 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January 1, 2005)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072773105X - ISBN-13: 978-0727731050

EN 1992 - 1 - 1 has been written in such a way that the principles of the Code will generally apply to all the parts. The specific rules, which only apply to building structures, are identified as such. Under the CEN (European Standards Body) rules other parts of EC2 are allowed to identify those clauses in Part 1 - 1, which do not apply to that part and provide other information that will complement Part 1 - 1.

Robert W. Sarsby ... 496 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd edition (July 3, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072774187X - ISBN-13: 978-0727741875

Environmental Geotechnics, 2nd edition provides engineers with an overview of the key aspects of the environmental interface with the construction industry and discusses a variety of geotechnical topics including some basic theoretical background knowledge, investigation methods and common geotechnical problems. This new edition is fully revised and updated with all standards and regulations. It includes new coverage of geothermal energy and material on the use of natural/renewable materials in construction, e.g. timber, geosynthetics, vegetable fibres.

R. Frank, C. Bauduin, R. Driscoll, M. Kavvadas ...
216 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Ltd.; (November 2004)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731548 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731548

Designers' Guide to EN 1997-1 presents a detailed guide to the new Geotechnical Design Eurocode.As such it gives an invaluable insight into a code that, for the first time, provides a comprehensive design philosophy that is not only applicable to all forms of geotechnical problems but also shares a common philosophy with the design methodology for structures of all the commonly encountered construction materials.