Soil Mechanics - Published on Demand

Informationen zum Autor Dr. A. Aysen is a graduate of London University. His research interests include: the design of true two-dimensional plane strain and large shear box apparatus! numerical applications of limit analysis and soil stabilisation methods. In the past 15 years he has been involved in research and teaching of the geotechnical engineering subjects in the universities of Newcastle and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in Australia. Zusammenfassung Alogical! integrated and comprehensive coverage of both introductory and advanced topics in soil mechanics in an easy-to-understand style. Emphasis is placed on presenting fundamental behaviour before more advanced topics are introduced. The use of S.I. units throughout! andfrequent references to current international codes of practice and refereed research papers! make the contents universally applicable.Written with the university student in mind and packed full of pedagogical features! this book provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of both introductory and advanced topics in soil mechanics. It includes:worked examples to elucidate the technical content and facilitate self-learninga convenient structure (the book is divided into sections)! enabling it to be used throughout second! third and fourth year undergraduate coursesuniversally applicable contents through the use of SI units throughout! frequent references to current international codes of practice and refereed research papersnew and advanced topics that extend beyond those in standard undergraduate courses.The perfect textbook for a range of courses on soils mechanics and also a very valuable resource for practising professional engineers. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Nature of Soils! Plasticity and Compaction1.1 Introduction1.2 Nature and chemistry of soils1.3 Mass-volume relationships1.4 Particle size distribution1.5 Index properties and volume change in fine grained soils1.6 Soil classification for geotechnical purposes1.7 Compaction1.8 Problems1.9 References2. Effective Stress and Pore Pressure in Saturated Soils 2.1 Introduction2.2 State of stress at a point due to self-weight2.3 State of stress at a point due to external forces2.4 Problems2.5 References3. The Movement of Water through Soil 3.1 Introduction3.2 Principles of flow in porous media3.3 Permeability3.4 Flow nets3.5 Mathematics of the flow in soil3.6 Seepage through earth dams3.7 Problems3.8 References4. Shear Strength of Soils and Failure Criteria 4.1 Introduction4.2 Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion4.3 Laboratory shear strength tests4.4 Stress-strain behaviour of sands and clays4.5 Critical state theory4.6 Problems4.7 References5. Stress Distribution and Settlement in Soils 5.1 Introduction5.2 Fundamental equations of elasticity5.3 Stress distribution due to external and internal loading 5.4 Elastic settlement of footings5.5 Soil-footing interaction models5.6 Problems5.7 References6. One Dimensional Consolidation 6.1 Introduction6.2 Consolidation indices and settlement prediction6.3 Solution of one dimensional consolidation differential equation6.4 Application of parabolic isochrones6.5 Limitations of one dimensional consolidation theory6.6 Problems6.7 References7. Application of Limit Analysis to Stability Problems in Soil Mechanics 7.1 Introduction7.2 Lower bound solution7.3 Upper bound solution7.4 Finite element formulation of the bound theorems7.5 Limit equilibrium method and concluding remarks7.6 Problems7.7 References8. Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls 8.1 Introduction8.2 Earth pressure at-rest8.3 Rankine's theory for active and passive soil pressures8.4 Coulomb wedge analysis8.5 Common types of retaining structures and factor of safety8.6 Static analysis of cantilever and gravity retaining walls8.7 Static analysis of sheet pile walls8.8 Internally stabilized earth retaining wall8.9 The overall stability of retaining structures8.10 Problems8.11 References...

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: A. Aysen, A. (University of South Queensland Aysen, Aysen A.
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 22.09.2005
• EAN: 9780415383936
• ISBN: 978-0-415-38393-6
• Pages: 468
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 232 mm x 23 mm
• Catégories: Ecole et pédagogie > Préparation de l'enseignement > Formation professionnelle; Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Technique > Technique de la construction et de l'environnement; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / Soil & Rock, Soil & rock mechanics, Soil and rock mechanics