Design of Foundation Systems

Design of Foundation Systems
Author: N. P. Kurian
Publisher: Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.
Total Pages: 862
Release: 2005
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781842651278

This textbook first published in 1992 now appearing in its third edition retains the best features from the earlier editions and adds significantly to the contents, which include developments in the 1990s.

Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Author: Guang-xin Li
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 875
Release: 2009-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540693130

Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering presents contributions from the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics held in Shanghai, China. The book covers a broad range of topics, such as: fundamental principles and properties of geosynthetics, testing and standards, reinforcement, soil improvement and ground improvement, filter and drainage, landfill engineering, geosystem, transport, geosynthetics-pile support system and geocell, hydraulic application, and ecological techniques. Special case studies as well as selected government-sponsored projects such as the Three Gorges Dam, Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and Changi Land reclamation project are also discussed. The book will be an invaluable reference in this field.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Asia Urban GeoEngineering

Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Asia Urban GeoEngineering
Author: Renpeng Chen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 707
Release: 2017-11-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811066329

This book contains the keynote presentations, invited speeches, and general session papers presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Asia Urban GeoEngineering, which will be held from 24 November to 27 November 2017 in Changsha, China. The contents will cover the topics of (i) Fundamental behavior and constitutive model of geomaterials, (ii) Excavation and slope engineering, (iii) Tunnel and underground engineering, (iv) Foundation and foundation treatment, (v) Environmental geotechnical engineering, (vi) Numerical methods in geotechnical engineering. It will provide an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences of the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of urban geoengineering among engineers, researchers, and professors in Asian countries. It will improve our knowledge of requirements of geoengineering for a long-term sustainable urban development and the need to protect and preserve our environment.

World Databases in Geography and Geology

World Databases in Geography and Geology
Author: Chris Armstrong
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 1272
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 311096323X

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