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This text presents a thorough examination of the theories and methodologies available for risk assessment in geotechnical engineering, spanning the full range from established single–variable and "first order" methods to the most recent, advanced numerical developments. In response to the growing application of LRFD methodologies in geotechnical design, coupled with increased demand for risk assessments from clients ranging from regulatory agencies to insurance companies, authors Fenton and Griffiths have introduced an innovative reliability–based risk assessment method, the Random Finite Element Method (RFEM). The authors have spent more than fifteen years developing this statistically based method for modeling the real spatial variability of soils and rocks. As demonstrated in the book, RFEM performs better in real–world applications than traditional risk assessment tools that do not properly account for the spatial variability of geomaterials.
This text is divided into two parts:
Part One, Theory, explains the theory underlying risk assessment methods in geotechnical engineering. This part′s seven chapters feature more than 100 worked examples, enabling you to develop a detailed understanding of the methods.
Part Two, Practice, demonstrates how to use advanced probabilistic tools for several classical geotechnical engineering applications. Working with the RFEM, the authors show how to assess risk in problems familiar to all geotechnical engineers.
* Publisher: Wiley
* Number Of Pages: 480
* Publication Date: September 2, 2008)
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Trevor E Kelly, S.E.
Holmes Consulting Group Ltd
Pages: 231
Year: 2001
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This book presents “what to do in foundation design” in an inviting, concise format. This handbook is intended to serve the needs of active home builders; however, the information is pertinent to anyone involved in foundation design and construction decisions including homeowners, architects, and engineers.
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Authors: A. Richard Horrocks, Dennis Price
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2001
ISBN: 1855734192, 9781855734197
Length: 429 pages
Pdf: 2.6 Mb Condition: 9 points (over 10)
Comprehensive resource on all aspects of fire retardancy, particularly the flame retarding properties of polymeric materials and their burning behavior. Covers a diverse area of subjects under those main headings, from toxicity and safety hazards of flame retardant materials to test-methods for material flammability.
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Date: 09 to 11 of 2009 (3 volumes)
ISSN: 0964–0665
Publisher: KHL Group
Language: English
Pages: n/a
Pdf: 30 Mb (total) Condition: 9 points (over 10)
The Magazine for Europe's Construction Industry
First published in 1990, Construction Europe (CE) is the leading magazine for key decision makers in the €1500 billion per year European construction sector.
The magazine has unrivalled pan-European editorial content covering: news, new product launches, legislation, events and country reports. This information is not available from any other single source.
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