Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development

Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Author: Phung Duc Long
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1386
Release: 2019-11-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811521840

This book presents 09 keynote and invited lectures and 177 technical papers from the 4th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, held on 28-29 Nov 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The papers come from 35 countries of the five different continents, and are grouped in six conference themes: 1) Deep Foundations; 2) Tunnelling and Underground Spaces; 3) Ground Improvement; 4) Landslide and Erosion; 5) Geotechnical Modelling and Monitoring; and 6) Coastal Foundation Engineering. The keynote lectures are devoted by Prof. Harry Poulos (Australia), Prof. Adam Bezuijen (Belgium), Prof. Delwyn Fredlund (Canada), Prof. Lidija Zdravkovic (UK), Prof. Masaki Kitazume (Japan), and Prof. Mark Randolph (Australia). Four invited lectures are given by Prof. Charles Ng, ISSMGE President, Prof.Eun Chul Shin, ISSMGE Vice-President for Asia, Prof. Norikazu Shimizu (Japan), and Dr.Kenji Mori (Japan).

Phytomanagement of Fly Ash

Phytomanagement of Fly Ash
Author: Vimal Chandra Pandey
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2020-03-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128185457

Phytomanagement of Fly Ash brings together the recent and established knowledge of different aspects of fly ash management, providing a cutting-edge synthesis of scientific and experiential knowledge on contaminated site restoration. Phytomanagement of Fly Ash provides readers with ecologically friendly and cost-effective solutions to decontaminate fly ash polluted sites, along with potential opportunities in phytoremediation that also yield biodiesel, aromatic oil, bio-fortified products and pulp-paper biomass. The book also focuses on novel topics, such as afforestation on fly ash catena, adaptive management, potential sink for carbon sequestration, and ecosystem goods and services. This book is a useful reference for environmental professionals in the coal industry, ecological planners and managers, students, practitioners and policymakers involved in phytoremediation. - Provides a holistic approach to fly ash, covering the ecological, economic and social issues related to its management - Addresses the multiple industrial uses of fly ash - Includes strategies to mitigate costs related to fly ash dump restoration

Soil Stabilization with Cement and Lime

Soil Stabilization with Cement and Lime
Author: Philip Thomas Sherwood
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1993
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Soil stabilization is the process whereby soils and related materials are made stronger and more durable by mixing with a stabilizing agent. These techniques are used for road construction in most parts of the world, although the circumstances and reasons for resorting to stabilization vary considerably.

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Building Innovations

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Building Innovations
Author: Volodymyr Onyshchenko
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 807
Release: 2021-09-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030850439

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of building design and construction, by focusing on new design solutions for buildings and new technologies creation for construction, as presented by researchers and engineers at the 3rd International Conference Building Innovations (ICBI), held in Poltava – Baku, Ukraine – Azerbaijan, on June 1-2, 2020. It covers highly diverse topics, including structures operation, repairing and thermal modernization in existing buildings and urban planning features, machines and mechanisms for construction, as well as efficient economy and energy conservation issues in construction. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.

CIGOS 2019, Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure

CIGOS 2019, Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure
Author: Cuong Ha-Minh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1288
Release: 2019-10-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 981150802X

This book presents selected articles from the 5th International Conference on Geotechnics, Civil Engineering Works and Structures, held in Ha Noi, focusing on the theme “Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure”, aiming to not only raise awareness of the vital importance of sustainability in infrastructure development but to also highlight the essential roles of innovation and technology in planning and building sustainable infrastructure. It provides an international platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers and entrepreneurs to present their recent advances and to exchange knowledge and experience on various topics related to the theme of “Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure”.

Fly Ash in Concrete

Fly Ash in Concrete
Author: K. Wesche
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0203626419

This book is a state-of-the-art report which documents current knowledge on the properties of fly ash in concrete and the use of fly ash in construction. It includes RILEM Recommendations on fly ash in concrete and a comprehensive bibliography including over 800 references.