Contenido Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering

    Combines soil mechanics, rock mechanics and environmental engineering

    Provides a strong practical textbook, deeply rooted in engineering practice

    Serves as a broad-ranging advanced textbook

    Covers modern software, the theories behind it and what to look for when using it
    
    Suits practicing engineers as a reference guide

Summary

Utilizes both Computer- and Hand-Based Calculations…

Modern practice in geomechanics is becoming increasingly reliant on computer-based software, much of which can be obtained through the Internet. In Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering the application of these numerical techniques is examined not only for soil mechanics, but also for rock mechanics and environmental applications.

… For Use in Complex Analysis

It deals with the modern analysis of shallow foundations, deep foundations, retaining structures, and excavation and tunneling. In recent years, the environment has become more and more important, and so it also deals with municipal and mining waste and solutions for the disposal and containment of the waste. Many fresh solutions to problems are presented to enable more accurate and advanced designs to be carried out.

A Practical Reference for Industry Professionals, This Illuminating Book:

    Offers a broad range of coverage in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and environmental engineering
    Incorporates the author‘s more than 40 years of academic and practical design experience
    Describes the latest applications that have emerged in the last ten years
    Supplies references readily available online for futher research

Geomechanics in Soil, Rock, and Environmental Engineering should appeal to students in their final undergraduate course in geomechanics or master’s students, and should also serve as a useful reference to practitioners in the field of geomechanics, reflecting the author’s background in both industry and academia.

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts

Basic Definitions
Soil Tests
Direct Shear Tests
Consolidation Tests
Permeability

Finite Layer Methods

Approximation of Fourier Coefficients
Formulation
Solution Procedure
Three-Dimensional Problems
Consolidation Problems
Fourier Transforms
Examples

Finite Element Methods

Types of Elements
Steady State Seepage
Stress Analysis
Consolidation Analysis
Numerical Integration
Elastic–Perfectly Plastic Models
Work Hardening Models
Effective Stress Analysis Using Cam Clay Type Models
Cam Clay Type Models
Undrained Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
Appendices

Site Investigation and In Situ Testing

Exploration Methods
Site Investigation
Object of Site Investigation
Category of Investigation
Planning an Investigation
Preparing Cost Estimates for the Work
Detailed Exploration
Presentation of Information (Logs)
Excavation or Drilling Methods
Sampling Methods
Rock Coring
Field Tests
Vane Shear Test
Standard Penetration Test
Pressuremeters
Dilatometers
Cone Penetrometers
Interpretation of Cone Data
Liquefaction Potential
Geophysical Methods
Resistivity
Magnetic Surveying
Ground Probing Radar
Seismic Borehole Techniques
Cross-Hole Techniques
Other Seismic Devices

Shallow Foundations

Types of Shallow Foundations
Bearing Capacity
Numerical Analysis
Settlement
Numerical Approaches
Raft Foundations
Reactive Soils
Cold Climates

Deep Foundations

Types of Piles
Installation
Pile Driving Equipment
Problems with Driven Piles
Problems from Soil Displacement
Non-Displacement Piles
Design Considerations
Selection of Pile Type
Designs of Piles
Single Piles
Methods Based on Field Tests
Pile Groups
Piles in Rock
Settlement of Single Piles
Interaction of Piles
Assessment of Parameters
Lateral Resistance of Piles
Laterally Loaded Pile Groups
Displacement of Laterally Loaded Piles
Deflection of Pile Groups
Estimation of Soil Properties
Load Testing of Piles
Pile Load Tests
Dynamic Pile Testing
Pile Integrity Tests
Capabilities of Pile Test Procedures
Number of Piles Tested
Test Interpretation
Monitoring of Piled Foundations
Measurement Techniques
Comparison with Predicted Performance
Interpretation and Portrayal of Measurements
Piled Rafts
Uses of Piled Rafts
Design Considerations
Bearing Capacity of Piled Rafts
Analysis of Piled Raft Foundations
Example of the Finite Layer Method
Applications
Structural Stiffness

Slope Stability

Slip Circle Analysis
Non-Circular Failure Surfaces
Wedge Analysis
Plasticity Theory
Upper- and Lower-Bound Solutions
Finite Element and Finite Difference Solutions
Seismic Effects
Factors of Safety
Slope Stabilisation Techniques
Stability Charts
Excavation
Excavation
Types of Excavation Support
Stability of Excavations
Base Heave for Cuts in Clay
Ground Settlement Caused By Excavation
Effect of Shape of Excavation
Forces on Braced Excavations
Stability of Slurry-Filled Trenches
Numerical Analysis
Excavation Including Groundwater
Soil Models

Retaining Structures

Earth Pressure Calculation
Effect of Water
Surface Loads
Sheet Pile Walls
Anchored Walls
Reinforced Earth
Computer Methods

Soil Improvement

Soft Soils
Surcharging and Wick Drains
Vibroflotation
Vibro-Replacement
Column-Supported Embankments
Controlled Modulus Columns
Dynamic Compaction
Deep Soil Mixing
Jet Grouting
Grouting
Other Methods
Numerical Analysis

Environmental Geomechanics

Landfills
Compacted Clay Liners
Flexible Membrane Liners
Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Stability of Liners
Processes Controlling Pollutant Transfer
Finite Layer Solutions
Remediation
Mining Waste

Basic Rock Mechanics

Engineering Properties of Rocks
Failure Criterion for Rock
Classification of Rocks and Rock Masses
Planes of Weakness
Underground Excavation
Rock Slopes
Foundations on Rock
Vibration through Rock
Numerical Methods
Appendices

Reference