05372nam 2200697Ia 450 991097130850332120200520144314.097866126543439781282654341128265434997814443250411444325043(CKB)2670000000032038(EBL)547207(OCoLC)657660076(SSID)ssj0000430374(PQKBManifestationID)11305635(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000430374(PQKBWorkID)10456127(PQKB)10489771(MiAaPQ)EBC547207(Au-PeEL)EBL547207(CaPaEBR)ebr10399069(CaONFJC)MIL265434(Perlego)2788559(EXLCZ)99267000000003203820100318d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrUnsaturated soils a fundamental interpretation of soil behaviour /E.J. Murray, V. Sivakumar1st ed.Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ;Ames, Iowa Wiley-Blackwellc20101 online resource (304 p.)Description based upon print version of record.9781444332124 1444332120 Includes bibliographical references and index.Unsaturated Soils; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Symbols; 1 Properties of Unsaturated Soils; 1.1 Nature and genesis of unsaturated soils; 1.2 Soil variables; 1.3 Particle properties; 1.4 Phase properties and interactions; 1.5 Soil structure; 1.6 Experimental techniques for examining pore size distribution; 1.7 Pore size distribution; 1.8 Conclusions; 2 Suction Measurement and Control; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Techniques for measurement of suction; 2.3 Control of suction in laboratory tests; 2.4 Conclusions; 3 Laboratory Techniques; 3.1 Introduction3.2 Material selection and specimen preparation3.3 Experimental techniques for volume change and strength measurements; 3.4 Essential measurements; 3.5 Further details of triaxial and stress path testing techniques; 3.6 Conclusions; 4 Background to the Stresses, Strains, Strength, Volume Change and Modelling of Unsaturated Soil; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Stresses in soils; 4.3 Strains in soils; 4.4 Constitutive modelling; 4.5 Critical state framework for saturated soils; 4.6 The constitutive Barcelona Basic Model for unsaturated soils4.7 Extended constitutive and elasto-plastic critical state frameworks for unsaturated soils4.8 Concluding remarks; 5 Thermodynamics of Soil Systems; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Outline of thermodynamic principles and systems; 5.3 Introduction to equilibrium and meta-stable equilibrium; 5.4 Variables of state; 5.5 Extensive and intensive variables; 5.6 The laws of thermodynamics; 5.7 Thermodynamic potentials; 5.8 Thermodynamic potentials in practice; 5.9 Conjugate thermodynamic pairings; 5.10 Influence of a gravitational field; 5.11 Concluding remarks6 Equilibrium Analysis and Assumptions in Triaxial Testing6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The minimum principles for the potentials; 6.3 Isotropic loading conditions; 6.4 Anisotropic loading conditions; 6.5 Work input and the thermodynamic potential; 6.6 The thermodynamic potential and axis translation; 6.7 The thermodynamic potential and an aggregated soil structure; 6.8 Conclusions; 7 Enthalpy and Equilibrium Stress Conditions in Unsaturated Soils; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Role of enthalpy; 7.3 Enthalpy and Terzaghi's effective stress for saturated soils; 7.4 Enthalpy of unsaturated soils7.5 The significance of α7.6 Stress state in unsaturated soils; 7.7 Alternative equilibrium analysis; 7.8 Graphical representation of stress state in unsaturated soils; 7.9 Stress state variables and conjugate volumetric variables; 7.10 Hysteresis, collapse and discontinuities in soil behaviour; 7.11 Conclusions; 8 Shear Strength and Compression Characteristics of Unsaturated Soils; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Shear strength and critical state characteristics of unsaturated soils; 8.3 Equivalent strength parameters; 8.4 Compression and critical state characteristics of unsaturated kaolin8.5 Modelling of unsaturated kaolinAn understanding of the mechanical properties of unsaturated soils is crucial for geotechnical engineers worldwide, as well as to those concerned with the interaction of structures with the ground. This book deals principally with fine-grained clays and silts, or soils containing coarser sand and gravel particles but with a significant percentage of fines. The study of unsaturated soil is a practical subject, linking fundamental science to nature. Soils in general are inherently variable and their behaviour is not easy to analyse or predict, and unsaturated soils raise the complexity to a hiSoil mechanicsZone of aerationSoil mechanics.Zone of aeration.624.1/5136Murray E. J(Edward John),1949-1805552Sivakumar V1805553MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910971308503321Unsaturated soils4354224UNINA03815nam 22006135 450 991037024810332120240313120902.09789811517778981151777010.1007/978-981-15-1777-8(CKB)4900000000505184(MiAaPQ)EBC6012486(DE-He213)978-981-15-1777-8(PPN)259457280(Perlego)3480451(EXLCZ)99490000000050518420200107d2020 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierOperationalising e-Democracy through a System Engineering Approach in Mauritius and Australia /by Soobhiraj Bungsraz1st ed. 2020.Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,2020.1 online resource (399 pages)9789811517761 9811517762 Includes bibliographical references.Chapter 1. Introduction -- representation as a case for upgrade -- Chapter 2. The idea of democracy in theory and practice -- Chapter 3. E-democracy -- Chapter 4. Systems theory in politics -- Chapter 5. Understanding systems engineering -- Chapter 6. Applying systems engineering to create an e- democracy -- Chapter 7. A system engineered approach to e-democracy- a small island mauritius -- Chapter 8. Upgrading mauritius a legacy political system -- Chapter 9. A system engineered approach to e-democracy - a what if for Australia."Soobhiraj Bungsraz provides a thought-provoking analysis about how we might transform existing forms of representative democracy into a workable e-democracy. His novel approach applies the principles of systems engineering to the architecture of democratic institutions. In so doing he challenges us to rethink what might be possible with respect to re-forming democratic institutions and practices in the digital age." - Jim Jose, Professor of Politics, Acting Assistant Dean Research, Faculty of Business & Law, The University of Newcastle, Australia This book describes how the Systems Engineering (SE) methodology can be used to harness technology and enhance democracy within any political system. Moreover, it provides a practical roadmap for countries and politicians who are willing to change their existing system of governance to one that allows the people to have a meaningful say. In this regard, the book compares and contrasts two countries, Mauritius and Australia, highlighting how SE and e-democracy can be implemented in different contexts. Soobhiraj Bungsraz's aviation career spans more than a quarter of a century. He has served as the CEO of a national airline and as a Project Engineering Manager at Defence Australia, Royal Australian Air Force, for its F-35 project.Political scienceIndustrial managementScienceSocial aspectsPolitical ScienceIndustrial ManagementScience and Technology StudiesGovernance and GovernmentPolitical science.Industrial management.ScienceSocial aspects.Political Science.Industrial Management.Science and Technology Studies.Governance and Government.352.3802854678Bungsraz Soobhirajauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut1062164MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910370248103321Operationalising e-Democracy through a System Engineering Approach in Mauritius and Australia2523189UNINA00907nam0 22002651i 450 UON0007847620231205102420.58620020107f |0itac50 baitaIT|||| |||||Guerra d'AfricaG. 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