| Autore |
Xiao Ming <1972->
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| Pubbl/distr/stampa |
Chichester, England ; ; West Sussex, England : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2015
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| Descrizione fisica |
1 online resource (425 p.)
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| Disciplina |
624.1/51
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| Soggetto topico |
Geotechnical engineering
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| Soggetto genere / forma |
Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
1-119-03939-8
1-118-91770-7
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| Formato |
Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione |
eng
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| 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
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| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460584603321 |
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Geotechnical engineering design / / Ming Xiao ; with contributions from Daniel Barreto
