Geotechnical Safety and Risk V

Geotechnical Safety and Risk V
Author: T. Schweckendiek
Publisher: IOS Press
Total Pages: 1028
Release: 2015-10-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 161499580X

Geotechnical Risk and Safety V contains contributions presented at the 5th International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety and Risk (5th ISGSR, Rotterdam, 13-16 October 2015) which was organized under the auspices of the Geotechnical Safety Network (GEOSNet) and the following technical committees of the of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSGME): • TC304 Engineering Practice of Risk Assessment & Management • TC205 Safety and Serviceability in Geotechnical Design • TC212 Deep Foundations • TC302 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Risk and Safety V covers seven themes: 1. Geotechnical Risk Management and Risk Communication 2. Variability in Ground Conditions and Site Investigation 3. Reliability and Risk Analysis of Geotechnical Structures 4. Limit-state design in Geotechnical Engineering 5. Assessment and Management of Natural Hazards 6. Contractual and Legal Issues of Foundation and (Under)Ground Works 7. Case Studies, Monitoring and Observational Method The 5th ISGSR is the continuation of a series of symposiums and workshops on geotechnical risk and reliability, starting with LSD2000 (Melbourne, Australia), IWS2002 (Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan), LSD2003 (Cambridge, USA), Georisk2004 (Bangalore, India), Taipei2006 (Taipei, Taiwan), the 1st ISGSR (Shanghai, China, 2007), the 2nd ISGSR (Gifu, Japan, 2009), the 3rd ISGSR (Munich, Germany, 2011) and the 4th ISGSR (Hong Kong, 2013).

Geoenvironmental Engineering

Geoenvironmental Engineering
Author: Hari D. Sharma
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 996
Release: 2004-05-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471215996

Geoenvironmental Engineering covers the application of basic geological and hydrological science, including soil and rock mechanics and groundwater hydrology, to any number of different environmental problems. * Includes end-of-chapter summaries, design examples and worked-out numerical problems, and problem questions. * Offers thorough coverage of the role of geotechnical engineering in a wide variety of environmental issues. * Addresses such issues as remediation of in-situ hazardous waste, the monitoring and control of groundwater pollution, and the creation and management of landfills and other above-ground and in-situ waste containment systems.

Installation Effects in Geotechnical Engineering

Installation Effects in Geotechnical Engineering
Author: Michael A. Hicks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Engineering geology
ISBN: 9781138000414

Installation Effects in Geotechnical Engineering presents the latest developments in monitoring, analysing and managing installation effects in geotechnical engineering, and cover aspects ranging from large deformation modelling to real field applications, and is aimed at academics, researchers and practitioners in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics, and at practicing civil engineers.

Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium

Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in the New Millennium
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2006-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309180171

The field of geoengineering is at a crossroads where the path to high-tech solutions meets the path to expanding applications of geotechnology. In this report, the term "geoengineering" includes all types of engineering that deal with Earth materials, such as geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, hydrological engineering, and Earth-related parts of petroleum engineering and mining engineering. The rapid expansion of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology begs the question of how these new approaches might come to play in developing better solutions for geotechnological problems. This report presents a vision for the future of geotechnology aimed at National Science Foundation (NSF) program managers, the geological and geotechnical engineering community as a whole, and other interested parties, including Congress, federal and state agencies, industry, academia, and other stakeholders in geoengineering research. Some of the ideas may be close to reality whereas others may turn out to be elusive, but they all present possibilities to strive for and potential goals for the future. Geoengineers are poised to expand their roles and lead in finding solutions for modern Earth systems problems, such as global change, emissions-free energy supply, global water supply, and urban systems.

Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance

Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance
Author: John Dunnicliff
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 602
Release: 1993-10-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471005469

The first book on the subject written by a practitioner forpractitioners. Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance goes far beyond a mere summary of the technicalliterature and manufacturers’ brochures: it guides readersthrough the entire geotechnical instrumentation process, showingthem when to monitor safety and performance, and how to do it well.This comprehensive guide: * Describes the critical steps of planning monitoring programsusing geotechnical instrumentation, including what benefits can beachieved and how construction specifications should bewritten * Describes and evaluates monitoring methods and recommendsinstruments for monitoring groundwater pressure, deformations,total stress in soil, stress change in rock, temperature, and loadand strain in structural members * Offers detailed practical guidelines on instrument calibrations,installation and maintenance, and on the collection, processing,and interpretation of instrumentation data * Describes the role of geotechnical instrumentation during theconstruction and operation phases of civil engineering projects,including braced excavations, embankments on soft ground,embankment dams, excavated and natural slopes, undergroundexcavations, driving piles, and drilled shafts * Provides guidelines throughout the book on the best practices

Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring

Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring
Author: Robert Sharon
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2020-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1486311008

Although most mining companies utilise systems for slope monitoring, experience indicates that mining operations continue to be surprised by the occurrence of adverse geotechnical events. A comprehensive and robust performance monitoring system is an essential component of slope management in an open pit mining operation. The development of such a system requires considerable expertise to ensure the monitoring system is effective and reliable. Written by instrumentation experts and geotechnical practitioners, Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring is an initiative of the Large Open Pit (LOP) Project and the fifth book in the Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design series. Its 10 chapters present the process of establishing and operating a slope monitoring system; the fundamentals of pit slope monitoring instrumentation and methods; monitoring system operation; data acquisition, management and analysis; and utilising and communicating monitoring results. The implications of increased automation of mining operations are also discussed, including the future requirements of performance monitoring. Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring summarises leading mine industry practice in monitoring system design, implementation, system management, data management and reporting, and provides guidance for engineers, geologists, technicians and others responsible for geotechnical risk management.

Advances in Innovative Geotechnical Engineering

Advances in Innovative Geotechnical Engineering
Author: Yong Liu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2021-07-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030803163

With the development of social and science, new requirements are put forward for geotechnical engineering. Advanced geotechnical techniques were proposed to solve the new challenges in geotechnical engineering. The articles presented in this volume aim to the new development of geotechnical engineering such as characterization of geomaterials, slope stability, application of environmental protection materials and some other geotechnical issues that are becoming quite relevant in today's world.

Geo-Congress 2020

Geo-Congress 2020
Author: James P. Hambleton
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Geosynthetics
ISBN: 9781523133567

Abstract: Selected papers from sessions of Geo-Congress 2020, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 25-28, 2020. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE.This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 77 peer-reviewed papers on the engineering, monitoring, and management of geotechnical infrastructure.Topics include: risk assessment and management; construction inspection and monitoring; geosynthetics and earth retaining structures; innovative monitoring techniques; underground construction; embankments, dams, and slopes; and LiDAR, photogrammetry, and thermal imaging in geoconstruction.GSP 316 will be of interest to practitioners, academics, and policymakers responsible for the engineering, monitoring, and management of geotechnical infrastructure