Addressing the techno-socio-economic challenges involved in the protection, conservation, recycling and equitable utilization of water as an economic good, this text explores the linkages and dynamics of interactions involving water.
This interdisciplinary volume comprises papers from several fields related to compaction. Topics include: soil compaction for pavements and roads; deep soil compaction by vibration, impact and underground explosion; compaction control; and compact...
A summmary of work carried out in the field of experimental rock mechanics. The title looks at triaxial testing, types of brittle fracture and the geophysical and geological implications of two types of fracture amongst other topics which should b...
A compendium of terms, concepts, issues and methods involved in tunnel and chamber excavations and in lake-tap blasting, considering all aspects of the process from a conceptual to a practical involvement.
A compendium of terms, concepts, issues and methods involved in tunnel and chamber excavations and in lake-tap blasting, considering all aspects of the process from a conceptual to a practical involvement.
Presenting a detailed coverage of the core aspects of fluid flow phenomena in a jointed rockmass, this text incorporates original research findings and discussion of various laboratory triaxial apparatus.
The major properties of rock joints and methods of laboratory testing, as well as sheer strength assessment under various loading conditions, are discussed in this volume. A new sheer strength model developed by the authors is also highlighted.
This book aims to give the reader a short, tractable and as far as possible complete introduction to the young theory of hypoplasticity, which is a new approach to constitutive modelling of granular media in terms of rational continuum mechanics.
This book aims to give the reader a short, tractable and as far as possible complete introduction to the young theory of hypoplasticity, which is a new approach to constitutive modelling of granular media in terms of rational continuum mechanics.
Reviews existing applications of geosynthestics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering. For each system an overview is given on material specification, structural components, tools used during design, and possible applications.
Reliable methods to predict membrane scaling and fouling are important tools in the control of these phenomena. This dissertation focuses... Læs mere
Examining the core principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, this text also covers the design methodology of shallow and deep foundations, as well as ground improvement techniques, such as reinforced earth and geotextiles.