Geotechnics of Soft Soils: Focus on Ground Improvement: Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop held in Glasgow, Scotland, 3 - 5 September 2008
By Minna Karstunen
* Publisher: Taylor & Francis
* Number Of Pages: 456
* Publication Date: 2008-08-25
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415475910
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415475914
* Binding: Hardcover
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Natural soft soils are very complex materials. As construction activities increasingly take place in poor ground conditions, ground improvement is often required. However, design practices for ground improvement were for long at best crude and conservative, and at worst unsafe. Although new construction and field observation techniques have been developed to ensure that geotechnical structures such as embankments, tunnels and deep excavations can be built safely under these difficult conditions, design is still predominantly based on empirical rules and simplifying assumptions.Since 2000 increased computer power has made systematic numerical studies utilising the 3D finite element method more and more possible. This enabled the investigation of complex soil-structure interaction mechanisms associated with ground improvement problems. The EC-funded Research Training Network a -E Soft Clay Modelling for Engineering Practice (SCMEP), was set up to develop improved constitutive and numerical models to assist in geotechnical design on soft clays, and made significant advances in theory backed up with substantial experimental programmes (2000-2004).The EC-funded Marie Curie Research Training Network AMGISS (Advanced Modelling of Ground Improvement on Soft Soils) continued the research by the SCMEP network, focussing on modelling ground improvement systems. The aim of the AMGISS network is to develop advanced numerical modelling techniques for analysing the coupled hydro-mechanical behaviour of ground improvement systems on soft soils utilising advanced constitutive modelling, physical modelling and 2D, enhanced 2D and 3D numerical modelling techniques. The motivation of the 2nd International Workshop on Geotechnics of Soft Soils, organised by the AMGISS network (3-5 September 2008, Glasgow, Scotland), was to bring together practitioners and academics to discuss recent developments in soft soil modelling, focussing on ground improvement.This volume is a collection of papers from the workshop, and discusses the state-of-the-art in soft soil modelling and design, with particular emphasis on ground improvement applications, involving contibutions both from academia and industry. The topics included cover: Modelling (constitutive modelling, numerical modelling, and physical modelling), Design and Application (focusing mainly on embankments and foundations), and Ground Improvement (preloading and consolidation methods, column methods, piles and micropiles, and other ground improvement methods). "Geotechnics of Soft Soils - Focus on Ground Improvement" will prove to be invaluable to research students, academics and practitioners, working in geotechnical design on soft soils.
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This text explores the mechanics of solids and statics as well as the strength of materials and elasticity theory. It features many design exercises that encourage creative initiative and systems thinking. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students of civil engineering and engineering mechanics, it is also relevant to students of architecture. Reprint of the online edition, MIT, 2002.
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Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications Prof. DRJ Owen
EA Souza de Neto, Prof. D Peri?, Prof. DRJ Owen, "Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications"
Wiley | 2008-10-17 | ISBN: 0470694521 | 814 pages | PDF | 7,6 MB
The subject of computational plasticity encapsulates the numerical methods used for the finite element simulation of the behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials considered to be plastic – i.e. those that undergo a permanent change of shape in response to an applied force. Computational Methods for Plasticity: Theory and Applications describes the theory of the associated numerical methods for the simulation of a wide range of plastic engineering materials; from the simplest infinitesimal plasticity theory to more complex damage mechanics and finite strain crystal plasticity models. It is split into three parts - basic concepts, small strains and large strains. Beginning with elementary theory and progressing to advanced, complex theory and computer implementation, it is suitable for use at both introductory and advanced levels. The book:
* Offers a self-contained text that allows the reader to learn computational plasticity theory and its implementation from one volume.
* Includes many numerical examples that illustrate the application of the methodologies described.
* Provides introductory material on related disciplines and procedures such as tensor analysis, continuum mechanics and finite elements for non-linear solid mechanics.
* Is accompanied by purpose-developed finite element software that illustrates many of the techniques discussed in the text, downloadable from the book’s companion website.
This comprehensive text will appeal to postgraduate and graduate students of civil, mechanical, aerospace and materials engineering as well as applied mathematics and courses with computational mechanics components. It will also be of interest to research engineers, scientists and software developers working in the field of computational solid mechanics.
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Oriented toward those who will use finite elements (FE) rather than toward theoreticians and computer programmers. Emphasizes the behavior of FE and how to use the FE method successfully. Includes several examples of FE analysis--each one features a critique of the accuracy of the solutions. Contains end-of-chapter exercises and extensive advice about FE modeling.
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Hydrodemolition of Concrete Surfaces and Reinforced Concrete
Industrial manufacturers are increasingly using very high pressure water jets for the cleaning and breaking up of materials. Until recently, the demolition of reinforced concrete has been a long and difficult process, but developments in the design and use of high pressure water jets have made this a cleaner and faster process with many other applications in civil, construction and environmental engineering.
Andreas Momber, a well known expert in water jet and abrasive water jet cutting technology has produced a unique and comprehensive book dealing with the fundamentals of the hydrodemolition process. Coverage includes equipment, processes, surface quality aspects, demolition with abrasive water jets, pulsed liquid jets, alternative applications and safety aspects.
This book will help you to.
.Understand the hydrodemolition process and its rewards, enabling you to achieve a cleaner, faster process in the demolition of concrete surfaces and reinforced concrete.
.Learn when and where hydrodemolition can be used
.Understand the costs, advantages and safety aspects involved
.Apply the technique to new applications in your industry such as cleaning and waste management
.Purchase the appropriate equipment, cutting time and maintenance costs
* Written by a well known expert in the field of water jet and abrasive water jet cutting technology
* First comprehensive book in the growing area of hydrodemolition of concrete surfaces and reinforced concrete
* Coverage includes the theory and practice of the hydrodemolition process
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It would be nice of you, if anybody have the FE book "Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, 4th Edition" by Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Michael E. Plesha and Robert J. Witt
I really need this book, also I hope this book will help lots of other engineers who uses this website.
Thank you very much in advance for your kind help.
Engineering Mechanics of Solids (Prentice-Hall International Series in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics)
By Egor P. Popov
* Publisher: Prentice Hall
* Number Of Pages: 727
* Publication Date: 1990-01-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0132792583
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780132792585
* Binding: Hardcover
Book Description:
This book presents a comprehensive, cross-referenced examination of engineering mechanics of solids. Traditional topics are supplemented by several newly-emerging disciplines, such as the probabilistic basis for structural analysis, and matrix methods. Although retaining its character as a complete traditional book on mechanics of solids with advanced overtones from the first edition, the second edition of Engineering Mechanics of Solids has been significantly revised. The book reflects an emphasis on the SI system of units and presents a simpler approach for calculations of axial stress that provides a more obvious, intuitive approach. It also now includes a greater number of chapters as well as an expanded chapter on Mechanical Properties of Materials and introduces a number of avant-garde topics. Among these topics are an advanced analytic expression for cyclic loading and a novel failure surface for brittle material. An essential reference book for civil, mechanical, and aeronautical engineers.
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“Contains complete solutions of all chapters and the book can be described as follows:
Offers a concise and thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and application. The material is reinforced with numerous examples to illustrate principles and imaginative, well-illustrated problems of varying degrees of difficulty. The book is committed to developing users' problem-solving skills. Features new "Photorealistc" figures (approximately 200) that have been rendered in often 3D photo quality detail to appeal to visual learners. Features a large variety of problem types from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, varying levels of difficulty, and problems that involve solution by computer. A thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and applications includes some of these topics: Force Vectors; Equilibrium of a Particle; Force System Resultants; Equilibrium of a Rigid Body; Structural Analysis; Internal Forces; Friction; Center of Gravity and Centroid; Moments of Inertia; and Virtual Work. For professionals in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, and engineering mechanics careers.”
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Life-Cycle Civil Engineering
Taylor & Francis; 1 edition | June 20, 2008 | ISBN: 0415468574 | 990 pages | PDF | 65.5 Mb
"Life-Cycle Civil Engineering" contains the papers presented at the First International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE'08), held in Villa Monastero, Varenna, Lake Como, Italy, 10-14 June, 2008. It consists of a book and a CD-ROM containing 150 papers, including eight keynote papers and 142 technical contributions from 28 countries. The papers deal with the state of the art as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to all main aspects of life-cycle civil engineering.Major topics covered include: life-cycle damage processes, life-cycle assessment and design, life-cycle monitoring, maintenance and rehabilitation, life-cycle performance of special structures, life-cycle cost of structures and infrastructures, and life-cycle oriented computational tools. This volume is aimed to significantly contribute to promote recent advances in the field of life-cycle civil engineering. It will serve as a valuable reference to all concerned with life-cycle performance of civil engineering systems, including students, researchers, and engineers from all sections of civil engineering.
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Modern Experimental Stress Analysis : Completing the Solution of Partially Specified Problems
Publisher: Wiley | Pages: 438 | 2004-03-19 | ISBN 0470861568 | PDF | 6 MB
All structures suffer from stresses and strains caused by factors such as wind loading and vibrations. Stress analysis and measurement is an integral part of the design and management of structures, and is used in a wide range of engineering areas.
There are two main types of stress analyses – the first is conceptual where the structure does not yet exist and the analyst has more freedom to define geometry, materials, loads etc – generally such analysis is undertaken using numerical methods such as the finite element method. The second is where the structure (or a prototype) exists, and so some parameters are known. Others though, such as wind loading or environmental conditions will not be completely known and yet may profoundly affect the structure. These problems are generally handled by an ad hoc combination of experimental and analytical methods.
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