Civil Engineering Association - Foundation & Geotechnics in general

Earthworks: Theory to Practice - Design and Construction by Burt G Look

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:27:11 +0200

Earthworks: Theory to Practice - Design and Construction

Abstract: Case studies are used to show how theory is applied in practice. In the design and construction process, various models are used – geotechnical, laboratory, analytical, delivery, and economic models as the project is developed from planning to construction. This book explores the use and limitations of these earthwork models to be understood and appropriately applied.

This book evolved from an earthworks course to practicing engineers over a 10-year period. Theory alone is not enough. Experience alone without relating back to theory can sometimes be misleading if transferred without understanding the fundamentals. The book benefited from the experiences of those many practicing engineers and the author’s experience in multi-disciplinary consulting companies as well as specialist geotechnical companies and government departments.

The basics of soil, rock and compaction mechanics as applied to field conditions are covered. Material typically not covered in other textbooks, include the applications and limitations of associated "standard" laboratory and field testing. Specific chapters are dedicated to excavation, subgrade and expansive clay assessment and treatment. Useful design practices as well as the development and application of specifications is covered. A specification, test or design in one climatic condition or geology may not apply in another.

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Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:27:33 +0300

Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations

Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations introduces the concept of limit state calculations, before focusing on shallow and deep foundations. The limit state combinations of actions are examined, and practical calculation models of the bearing capacity and of the settlement are presented, particularly from the results of Ménard pressuremeter tests and cone penetration tests. Attention is also given to the use of numerical methods, which has been developed over the past twenty years. It provides an overview of various elements of ground-structure interaction that are pertinent for a refined design of both shallow and deep foundations, such as allowable displacements of structures, and ground-structure couplings.

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Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures: Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:36:08 +0300

Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures: Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference 2020 Volume 2: 152 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering)

Author(s)/Editor(s): C. N. V. Satyanarayana Reddy, Sireesh Saride, A. Murali Krishna | Size: 27 MB | Format: PDF | Quality: Original preprint | Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore | Year: 28 July 2021 | pages: 780 | ISBN: 9811618305

This volume comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2020. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for sustainable tomorrow. The volume covers the topics related advances in ground improvement of weak foundation soils for various civil engineering projects and design/construction of reinforced soil structures with different fill materials using synthetic and natural reinforcements in different forms.

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications 1st Edition

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:20:05 +0300

Learn the basics of soil mechanics and foundation engineering

This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how soil mechanics principles can be applied to solve geotechnical and foundation engineering problems. Presented in a straightforward, engaging style by an experienced PE, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications starts with the basics, assuming no prior knowledge, and gradually proceeds to more advanced topics. You will get rich illustrations, worked-out examples, and real-world case studies that help you absorb the critical points in a short time.

Coverage includes:
Phase relations
Soil classification
Compaction
Effective stresses
Permeability and seepage
Vertical stresses under loaded areas
Consolidation
Shear strength
Lateral earth pressures
Site investigation
Shallow and deep foundations
Earth retaining structures
Slope stability
Reliability-based design

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Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:52:53 +0300

Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground comprises a collection of 112 papers, four general reports on the symposium themes, the Fujita Lecture, three Special Lectures and the Bright Spark Lecture presented at the Tenth International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, held in Cambridge, United Kingdom, 27-29 June 2022.
The symposium is the latest in a series which began in New Delhi in 1994, and was followed by symposia in London (1996), Tokyo (1999), Toulouse (2002), Amsterdam (2005), Shanghai (2008), Rome (2011), Seoul (2014) and Sao Paulo (2017). This was organised by the Geotechnical Research Group at the University of Cambridge, under the auspices of the Technical Committee TC204 of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE).
Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground includes contributions from more than 25 countries on research, design and construction of underground works in soft ground. The contributions cover:

Field case studies
Sensing technologies and monitoring for underground construction in soft ground
Physical and numerical modelling of tunnels and deep excavations in soft ground
Seismic response of underground infrastructure in soft ground
Design and application of ground improvement for underground construction
Ground movements, interaction with existing structures and mitigation measures
The general reports give an overview of the papers submitted to the symposium, covered in four technical sessions. The proceedings include the written version of the five invited lectures covering topics ranging from developments in geotechnical aspects of underground construction, tunnelling and groundwater interaction (short and long-term effects), the influence of earth pressure balance shield tunnelling on pre-convergence and segmental liner loading (field observations, modelling and implications on design).
Similar to previous editions, Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground represents a valuable source of reference on the current practice of analysis, design, and construction of tunnels and deep excavations in soft ground. The book is particularly aimed at academics and professionals interested in geotechnical and underground engineering.

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Soil Nailing: A Practical Guide

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:22:11 +0300

Soil Nailing: A Practical Guide consolidates the experience and advances made in the development and use of the soil nailing technique and encourages a wider adoption of the technique by practitioners. The book is intended for use by postgraduate students, researchers, and practicing civil and geotechnical engineers, who wish to have a more in-depth and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice behind the technique. It presents the basic principles of the technique as well as state-of-the-art knowledge and recommended standard of good practice in respect of design, construction, monitoring, and maintenance of soil nailed structures.

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Soil Mechanics And Foundations, (Punmia & Jain, 2017)

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:30:05 +0200

The book, divided into Eight Parts, contains Thirty Four Chapters.
This book is intended to present currently accepted theories, design principles and practices of soil mechanics and foundation engineering. The book provides sufficient material ranging from simple to very complex for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. At the end of each chapter, latest problems from various central competitive examinations has been solved to enable the student to test his reading at different stages of his studies.

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Analysis and Design of Geotechnical Structures

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:06:18 +0200

Analysis and design of geotechnical structures combines, in a single endeavor, a textbook to assist students in understanding the behavior of the main geotechnical works and a guide for practising geotechnical engineers, designers, and consultants. The subjects are treated in line with limit state design, which underpins the Eurocodes and most North America design codes. Instructors and students will value innovative approaches to numerous issues refined by the experience of the author in teaching generations of enthusiastic students. Professionals will gain from its comprehensive treatment of the topics covered in each chapter, supplemented by a plethora of informative material used by consultants and designers. For the benefit of both academics and professionals, conceptual exercises and practical geotechnical design problems are proposed at the end of most chapters. A final annex includes detailed resolutions of the exercises and problems.
Contents
Preface
About the Author
1 Geotechnical characterization: In situ testing
2 Overall stability of soil masses
3 Basis of geotechnical design
4 Consolidation theories and delayed settlements in clay
5 Earth pressure theories
6 Shallow foundations
7 Pile foundations
8 Earth-retaining structures
9 Stability and stabilization of natural slopes
10 Introduction to earthworks: Soil compaction
References
Final annex: Resolution of the exercises
Symbols
Index

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Geotechnical Problems and Solutions: A Practical Perspective

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:41:12 +0200

This book covers problems and their solution of a wide range of geotechnical topics. Every chapter starts with a summary of key concepts and theory, followed by worked-out examples, and ends with a short list of key references. It presents a unique collection of step by step solutions from basic to more complex problems in various topics of geotechnical engineering, including fundamental topics such as effective stress, permeability, elastic deformation, shear strength and critical state together with more applied topics such retaining structures and dams, excavation and tunnels, pavement infrastructure, unsaturated soil mechanics, marine works, ground monitoring.

This book aims to provide students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and practitioners alike a reference guide on how to solve typical geotechnical problems.

Features:

Guide for solving typical geotechnical problems complementing geotechnical textbooks.
Reference guide for practitioners to assist in determining solutions to complex geotechnical problems via simple methods.

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Piezocone and Cone Penetration Test (CPTu and CPT) Applications in Foundation Enginee

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:46:25 +0300

Piezocone and cone penetration tests (CPTu and CPT) applications in foundation engineering includes different approaches for determining the bearing capacity of shallow foundations, along with methods for determining pile bearing capacity and settlement concepts. The use of soft computing (GMDH) neural networks related to CPT records and Geotechnical parameters are also discussed. In addition, different cases regarding the behavior of foundation performance using case records, such as shallow foundation, deep soil improvement, soil behavior classification (SBC), and bearing capacity are also included.

Provides the latest on CPT and CPTu performance in geotechnical engineering, i.e., bearing capacity, settlement, liquefaction, soil classification and shear strength prediction
Introduces soft computing methods for processing soil properties and pile bearing capacity via CPT and CPTu
Explains CPT and CPTu testing methods which allows for the continuous, or virtually continuous, record of ground conditions

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PCSheetPileWall Freeware

Sun, 10 May 2020 22:27:18 +0300

PCSheetPileWall Freeware

Size: 30 MB

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Free software for the design of multi-propped/anchored embedded retaining walls in Dutch or English languages.
The software works within the framework of soils elasto-plasticity (Mohr-Coulomb), using its own version of the so-called "pseudo finite-element" analysis of the soil/structure interaction.
One of the mot interesting feature of the program is that it is able to account for the properties of the uncracked and cracked sections of concrete structural members, when used as soil retaining structures (diaphragm walls and pile walls).

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Raj

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:36:06 +0300

This book presents the principles of soil mechanics and foundation engineering in a simplified yet logical manner that assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It includes all the relevant content required for a sound background in the subject, reinforcing theoretical aspects with comprehensive practical applications.

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Shell Foundations Geometry, Analysis, Design and Construction

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:05:13 +0200

The foundation of a structure, such as a builing, plays a decisive role in contributing to its stability durability over its lifetime. The foundation constitutes the interface between the superstructure and the soil, thus forming a vital link which sustains the structure. The author has spent a lifetime of work on the bject of foundations. In two major works: Modern Foundations - Introducrion to Advanced Techniques and Design of Foundation Systems - Priciples and Practices he has presented the results of his extensive research and practical experience in this field. The author's special attention, from the beginning, was focused on the ore recent and lesser known technique of deploying shells in foundations. Shell forms generally allow the of only minimal materials for maximum functionality and this holds true for foundations of structures as well. They are therefore particularly important in regions where economical requirements, such as increased expenditure on human labour in relation ·to reduced expenditure on materials, play a major role. I had the pleasant opportunity of working in the field of shell foundations together with the author at the Tecnical University of Berlin, and during this time I was convinced of the capabilities and efficiency of foundations of this type. I am extremely pleased to find that Prof. Nainan P. Kurian, in this book, has dealt with the ubject in a detailed, systematic and in-depth manner, and, as such, I have no doubt that it will attract the wide readership it richly deserves.

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Notes on Geoplasticity

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:29:04 +0200

This book is about geoplasticity, solid mechanics of rock, jointed rock and soil beyond the domain of a purely elastic deformation. Plastic deformation is irreversible and begins at the limit to elasticity with any attempt at further loading. Stress at the limit to elasticity is "strength" which is described by a functional relationship amongst stresses, that is, by a yield function or failure criterion. Mohr-Coulomb, Drucker-Prager and Hoek-Brown criteria are well-known examples in geomechanics

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Guidance on embedded retaining wall design (CIRIA C760)

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:27:35 +0300

Guidance on embedded retaining wall design (CIRIA C760)

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Author(s): CIRIA
Size: 15.2 MB
Quality: Unspecified

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