Transportation, Water and Environmental Geotechnics

Transportation, Water and Environmental Geotechnics
Author: C. N. V. Satyanarayana Reddy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2021-08-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811622604

This book comprises select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2020 (IGC2020) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation geotechnics, scour and erosion, offshore geotechnics, and environmental geotechnology. The contents will be useful to researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers alike.

Utilization of Geocell-reinforced RAP Material Base Layer in Flexible Pavements

Utilization of Geocell-reinforced RAP Material Base Layer in Flexible Pavements
Author: Anu Muthumala George
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019
Genre: Asphalt concrete
ISBN:

Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials have been considered as one of the most sustainable and cost-effective options in the pavement industry. The use of RAP materials in pavement construction reduces natural resources depletion and the volume of construction debris discarded into the landfills. However, the low shear strength and high permanent deformation (PD) of RAP materials often limit their application in road bases. Utilization of mechanical stabilizers, such as geocell, for stabilizing RAP bases, have found to be effective in improving the pavement performance. The main objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geocell reinforcements in enhancing the strength and stiffness properties of RAP bases and for mitigating PD behavior. In this dissertation research, several large-scale static and repeated load tests were performed on the unreinforced RAP base (URB) and geocell-reinforced RAP bases (GRRB) over clay subgrade. The performance of the geocell reinforcement was evaluated based on various parameters including bearing capacity (q), elastic deformation (ED), PD, resilient modulus (Mr), traffic benefit ratio (TBR), and rut depth reduction (RDR). Test results showed that the HDPE geocell layer increased the Mr and reduced the PD of the RAP base layer when compared to URB. Numerical models of the GRRB sections were developed to assess the load transfer mechanism of geocell reinforcement under static and dynamic loading. These models were developed in FLAC3D (special character) software by employing finite-difference (FD) approach. The unreinforced and reinforced FD models were validated with experimental results and a good agreement between both was observed. The validated FD model was then used to perform parametric studies to assess the factors affecting the performance of geocell-reinforced bases. Additionally, a life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) were performed to estimate the current and future cost of the pavement section with GRRB. This analysis considered agency, user, environmental, and health impact costs incurred during the service life of the pavement section. Finally, an LCA-LCCA framework was developed to assess the sustainability of the pavement infrastructure using a sustainability index. The results showed that the GRRB can be successfully used as a sustainable and cost-effective replacement for virgin aggregate bases. The findings from this research would aid in the development of design charts for assessing the response of geocell-reinforced pavement bases under static and repeated loading.

Construction in Geotechnical Engineering

Construction in Geotechnical Engineering
Author: Madhavi Latha Gali
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789811560927

This volume comprises select papers presented during the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2018. This volume discusses construction challenges and issues in geotechnical engineering. The contents cover foundation design and analysis, issues related to geotechnical structures, including dams, retaining walls, embankments and pavements, and rock mechanics and construction in rocks and rocky environments. Many of the papers discuss live case studies related to important geotechnical engineering projects worldwide, providing useful insights into the realistic designs and constructions. This volume will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners alike.

Geocells

Geocells
Author: T. G. Sitharam
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2020-07-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811560951

This book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource on cellular confinement systems or geocells, covering technologies and their applications in geotechnical engineering. The book discusses all aspects of geocells and related technologies, and covers the subjects from conceptual basics to recent advances. The chapters of this book are written by renowned international experts and its contents include detailed case studies from both academic and industry experts. This book is a one-stop reference work for academicians, students, and practicing engineers in the global geotechnical community.

Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019

Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2019
Author: Satyajit Patel
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 715
Release: 2021-04-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9813364661

This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling; (ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments; (vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational, Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering, Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations, Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing engineers alike.

Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures

Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures
Author: C. N. V. Satyanarayana Reddy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 788
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811618313

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.