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Showing 1 to 20 of 146 for “"geotechnical engineering"”.
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Some applications of random field theory in geotechnical engineering
… Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 1980.
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Enabling technologies for pervasive sensing and deep learning in geotechnical engineering
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2023-12-01
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Geotechnical engineering design of a tunnel support system - a case study of Karuma (600MW) hydropower project
… depends on geology, material properties, geotechnical parameters, loads of the surrounding ground mass and mechanism of the interaction. Using actual project information, the factors influencing stability, structural resistance as well as methods to select the required support are explored …
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Back-analysis methods for optimal tunnel design
… element of the observational method in geotechnical engineering practice is the utilization of a carefully laid out performance monitoring system which provides rapid insight of critical behavioral trends of the work. Especially in tunnels, this is of paramount importance when the …
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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF HEAVILY LOADED MAT FOUNDATION ON ADJACENT DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATION
… deep foundation is generally avoided in common geotechnical engineering practice to minimize additional loads on deep foundations. However, with the growing trend of urbanization leading to a demand of new construction, it is not always possible to avoid such situation where a heavily loaded …
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Integration of Numerical Modeling and Field Observations of Deep Excavations
… the application of the observational method in geotechnical engineering.
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Mechanical characteristics of organically modified fly ash-kaolinite mixtures
… properties, the reuse rate of Class F fly ash in geotechnical engineering is relatively low (ACAA 2013). In order to promote the effectiveness and sustainability of high volume reuse of class F fly ash in geotechnical engineering, biopolymers (Chitosan, and Xanthan gum) and synthetic polymers …
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A Multicriteria Based Quantitative Framework for Assessing Sustainability of Pile Foundations
<p> <p>ABSTRACT</p> <p>Civil Engineering is the major instrument of anthropocentric development over centuries through ever expanding infrastructure, cities and facilities. Civil engineering processes are both resource and<strong> </strong>fuel intensive<strong>. </strong>The building industry …
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Influence of sand friction angle, grout stiffness, and confinement on the behavior of acrylamide and sodium silicate grouted sand
In the geotechnical engineering field, grouting is a commonly used option within the plethora of ground improvement methods. Yet, the practice of grouting relies heavily on empirically developed models to estimate strength and predict grouted soil behavior. Collectively, these models consider many …
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Toward Sustainable Development: Quantifying Environmental Impact via Embodied Energy and CO2 Emissions for Geotechnical Construction
… development has become a priority within civil engineering. One important component of sustainable development is environmental stewardship, which concerns both the resources taken from the environment, and the wastes and byproducts emitted to the environment. To facilitate more sustainable …
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Geotechnical Properties Of the Travis Peak (Hosston) Formation in East Texas: A Compressive and Tensile Strength Analysis using Regression Analysis.
… of rock mass strength is a key parameter in geotechnical engineering which is used in the design of geotechnical structures like tunnels, dams and slopes. Geotechnical engineering is the branch of civil engineering which works on the principles of soil and rock mechanics to evaluate …
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Pressuremeter testing in miocene stiff clays
In geotechnical engineering, it has proven difficult to obtain reliable soil parameters for stiff clays. Laboratory testing results are often scattering due to the fissures and slickensides in these soils. Alternatively, in situ techniques offer a means to test the soils in place. This study …
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Experimental and numerical investigation into the Sand/Geotextile shear interaction behaviour
… textile materials which are utilised in geotechnical engineering in various applications, including the reinforcement of soils which is achieved by laying geotextile sheets horizontally to carry the induced horizontal stresses. The behaviour of such reinforced soil structures (e.g. …
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Numerical upper and lower bound limit analysis for braced excavations
… and their applications for stability problems in geotechnical engineering. Rigorous numerical solutions of limit analyses can be obtained through finite element discretization of the soil mass and formulation of the limit theorems within a linear programming framework. The current research uses a …
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Simple Techniques for the Implementation of the Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils into Engineering Practice
… mechanics of unsaturated soils in conventional geotechnical engineering practice, however, has been rather limited. The key reasons for the limited practical applications may be attributed to the lack of simple and reliable methods for (i) measuring soil suction in the field quickly and reliably …
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Advanced Undersepage Analyses for Levees
… This involves updating of the current USACE Engineering Manual (EM) 1110-2-1913, "Design and Construction of Levees," which uses Blanket Theory for seepage analysis. Blanket Theory entails analytical methods for calculating seepage pressures and flows beneath levees. The revision of the …
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Reanalysis of the settlement of a levee on soft bay mud
… remains one of the most challenging topics in geotechnical engineering due to the complex shear and consolidation behavior of clays. This thesis presents a case study on the performance of the New Hamilton Partnership (NHP) levee in Novato, California. This 11ft high levee was constructed over …
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Multistation Methods for Geotechnical Characterization using Surface Waves
… based on surface wave propagation applied to geotechnical engineering purposes. This topic has gained much interest in the last decade because of the appealing possibilities given by non-invasive methods, which are at once very flexible and cost effective. An overview of the properties of …
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The influence of effective consolidation stress on the normalized extension strength properties of resedimented Boston blue clay
… is of particular importance to the practice of geotechnical engineering. Ladd & Foot (1974) presents a method to determine the undrained shear strength based on the concept of normalized soil parameters; called the SHANSEP (Stress History and Normalized Soil Engineering Properties) method. …
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Geotechnical Problems with Pyritic Rock and Soil
… disciplines include soil science, mining, engineering geology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering. While pyrite problems may be well known in their respective disciplines, there has been to date relatively little cross-disciplinary communication regarding …
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