Geotechnical engineering design / / Ming Xiao ; with contributions from Daniel Barreto

• Autore: Xiao Ming <1972->
• Pubblicazione: Chichester, England ; ; West Sussex, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015; ©2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (425 p.)
• Disciplina: 624.1/51
• Soggetto topico: Geotechnical engineering
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): BarretoDaniel
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; About the Authors; About the Companion Website; Chapter 1 Introduction to Engineering Geology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Structure of the Earth and geologic time; 1.3 Formation and classification of rocks; 1.3.1 Igneous rocks; 1.3.2 Sedimentary rocks; 1.3.3 Metamorphic rocks; 1.4 Engineering properties and behaviors of rocks; 1.4.1 Geotechnical properties of rocks; 1.4.2 Comparison of the three types of rocks; 1.5 Formation and classification of soils; 1.5.1 Soils formation; 1.5.2 Soil types; 1.5.3 Residual and transported soils ; 1.6 Maps used in engineering geology1.6.1 Topographic maps; 1.6.2 Geologic map; Homework Problems; References; Chapter 2 Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration; 2.1 Framework of subsoil exploration; 2.2 Field drilling and sampling; 2.2.1 Information required before drilling and sampling; 2.2.2 Drill rigs; 2.2.3 Drilling methods and augers; 2.2.4 Soil sampling methods; 2.3 Geotechnical boring log; 2.4 In situ field testing; 2.4.1 Standard penetration test (SPT); 2.4.2 Cone penetration test (CPT); 2.4.3 Vane shear test; 2.4.4 Flat plate dilatometer test; 2.4.5 Inclinometer test ; 2.4.6 Groundwater monitoring well2.5 Subsurface investigations using geophysical techniques; 2.5.1 Ground penetration radar (GPR); 2.5.2 Electromagnetics in frequency domain and in time domain; 2.5.3 Electrical resistivity imaging; 2.5.4 Microgravity; 2.5.5 Seismic refraction and seismic reflection; 2.6 Geotechnical investigation report; 2.6.1 Site reconnaissance and description; 2.6.2 Subsurface exploration (field exploration); 2.6.3 Laboratory testing; 2.6.4 Geotechnical engineering recommendations; 2.6.5 Appendix; Homework Problems; References; Chapter 3 Shallow Foundation Design ; 3.1 Introduction to foundation design3.2 Bearing capacity of shallow foundations; 3.2.1 Failure modes of shallow foundations; 3.2.2 Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory; 3.2.3 The general bearing capacity theory; 3.2.4 Effect of groundwater on ultimate bearing capacity; 3.2.5 Foundation design approach based on allowable bearing capacity and the global factor of safety approach; 3.2.6 Foundation design approach based on allowable bearing capacity and the partial factor of safety approach; 3.2.7 Bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded shallow foundations; 3.2.8 Mat foundations ; 3.3 Settlements of shallow foundations3.3.1 Vertical stress increase due to external load; 3.3.2 Elastic settlement; 3.3.3 Consolidation settlement; Homework Problems; References; Chapter 4 Introduction to Deep Foundation Design; 4.1 Introduction to deep foundations; 4.1.1 Needs for deep foundation; 4.1.2 Foundation types; 4.1.3 Driven pile foundation design and construction process; 4.2 Pile load transfer mechanisms and factor of safety; 4.3 Static bearing capacity of a single pile; 4.3.1 Nordlund method, for cohesionless soil; 4.3.2 α-method, for undrained cohesive soil ; 4.3.3 ***beta***-method, for drained cohesionless and cohesiv
• Sommario/riassunto: This accessible, clear, concise and contemporary text in geotechnical engineering design covers the major design topics, making it the one stop shop for students. Packed with self-test problems and projects, and with a detailed online solution manual, it presents the state of the art in engineering practice, including soil nail walls, liquefaction, earthquake foundation design and erosion controls. Geotechnical Engineering Design explains fundamental design principles and approaches in geotechnical engineering, offering an introduction to engineering geology, subsurface explorations, sh
• Titolo autorizzato: Geotechnical engineering design
• ISBN: 1-119-03939-8; 1-118-91770-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910460584603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II