Limit Analysis in Soil Mechanics

Limit Analysis in Soil Mechanics
Author: W.F. Chen
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0444598359

During the last ten years, our understanding of the perfect plasticity and the associated flow rule assumption on which limit analysis is based has increased considerably. Many extensions and advances have been made in applications of limit analysis to the area of soil dynamics, in particular, to earthquake-induced slope failure and landslide problems and to earthquake-induced lateral earth pressures on rigid retaining structures. The purpose of the book therefore is in part to discuss the validity of the upper bound work (or energy) method of limit analysis in a form that can be appreciated by a practicing soil engineer, and in part to provide a compact and up-to-date summary of recent advances in the applications of limit analysis to earthquake-induced stability problems in soil mechanics.

Mathematical Modeling in Mechanics of Granular Materials

Mathematical Modeling in Mechanics of Granular Materials
Author: Oxana Sadovskaya
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2012-06-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642290531

This monograph contains original results in the field of mathematical and numerical modeling of mechanical behavior of granular materials and materials with different strengths. It proposes new models helping to define zones of the strain localization. The book shows how to analyze processes of the propagation of elastic and elastic-plastic waves in loosened materials, and constructs models of mixed type, describing the flow of granular materials in the presence of quasi-static deformation zones. In a last part, the book studies a numerical realization of the models on multiprocessor computer systems. The book is intended for scientific researchers, lecturers of universities, post-graduates and senior students, who specialize in the field of the deformable materials mechanics, mathematical modeling and adjacent fields of applied and calculus mathematics.

Solid-solid Interactions - Proceedings Of The First Royal Society-unilever Indo-uk Forum In Materials Science And Engineering

Solid-solid Interactions - Proceedings Of The First Royal Society-unilever Indo-uk Forum In Materials Science And Engineering
Author: M J Adams
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 450
Release: 1996-08-16
Genre:
ISBN: 1783263571

This book records the contributions of about 30 speakers who were invited to review a wide range of topics in the field of solid-solid interactions. Each chapter includes discussion points drawn from about 125 attendees at the forum. The first part of the book is concerned with short range interactions and includes chapters on contact mechanics, nano-indentation adhesion, friction, wear and grandular mechanics. The second part is concerned with long range forces and includes chapters on the direct measurement of these forces, including those that arise in lubricated contacts and their role in controlling the rheological properties of particulate suspensions.

Mechanics Of Porous And Fractured Media

Mechanics Of Porous And Fractured Media
Author: V N Nikolaevskij
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 491
Release: 1990-08-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814507768

In a significantly revised English edition the text provides a solid course on mechanics of porous & fractured media (mainly of geomaterials). Part I focuses on the continuum theory of the dynamic fracture and deformation of bodies with complex rheology, including the dilatancy theory. Applications are connected with dynamics large scale processes, blast waves and with structure of the Earth's crust. Part II focuses on the effects of fluid saturation of pores and transfer phenomena. Applications are connected with seismic waves, oil and gascondensate recovery, explosion works, physico-chemical processes.

Mechanics of Reinforced Soil

Mechanics of Reinforced Soil
Author: Andrzej Sawicki
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-05-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000443841

This text presents the mechanical aspects of reinforced soil (RS) behaviour. Beginning with simple reinforced soil models, it discusses various aspects of this material, such as properties of its constituents, and stresses and strains in reinforced soil, up to the more complex analysis of RS structures. Its scope and level ensures it will be a valuable resource for students, academics and geotechnical engineering professionals alike.