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This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the International
Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering
(TRACE 2020). The book focuses on the latest research developments
in structural engineering, structural health monitoring,
rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnical
engineering, and earthquake-resistant structures. The contents also
cover the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance,
and sustainable materials for rehabilitation and retrofitting. The
contents of this book are useful for students, researchers, and
professionals working in structural engineering and allied areas.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
The development of polymeric materials in the form of geosynthetics
has brought major changes to the area of Civil Engineering.
Increasing interest in these materials and their use has resulted
in significant advances in their practical applications in the last
few decades. Following this progress, geosynthetics have become a
common and favoured construction component in present-day
geotechnical engineering. A wide range of compositions is now used,
with properties tailored to conditions required for
application.Fundamentals of Geosynthetic Engineering provides an
overview of the basic concepts of this fascinating and innovative
subject area in a logical and illustrative way. This book guides
the reader from basic description, manufacturing and material
properties of the geosynthetics to their selection process and the
major applications. It treats practical analysis and design
concepts and provides guidelines for application. In addition, the
quality control, field performance and monitoring of applied
geosynthetics are discussed, and some aspects of costs analysis are
described. The text is supported by examples, multiple choice and
numerical questions with answers provided. One separate chapter
with case studies is included in the book. In addition, the latest
common test standards and codes of practice are introduced in a few
sections with extensive references. This textbook will serve
courses in geosynthetics or earth reinforcement for graduate
students in Geotechnical, Transportation, Hydraulic or
Environmental Engineering. It may also be used as part of the
undergraduate Geotechnical Engineering course for final year
undergraduate students in Civil Engineering. The structure of this
text also facilitates self-study by civil engineers, manufacturers
and installers who wish to become familiar with the subject matter.
This book comprises select papers presented at the International
Conference on Construction Materials and Environment (ICCME 2020).
The topics discussed revolve around the identification and
utilization of novel construction materials primarily in the areas
of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation
engineering, and environmental engineering. The volume presents a
compilation of thoroughly studied and utilized sustainable
construction materials in different areas of civil engineering.
Newly developed testing methodologies, physical modelling methods,
numerical studies, and other latest techniques discussed in this
book can prove to be useful for researchers and practitioners
across the globe.
This book presents select papers from the International Conference
on Smart Materials and Techniques for Sustainable Development
(SMTS) 2019. The contents focus on a wide range of methods and
techniques related to sustainable development fields like smart
structures and materials, innovation in water resource development,
optical fiber communication, green construction materials,
optimization and innovation in structural design, structural
dynamics and earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring,
nanomaterials, nanotechnology and sensors, smart biomaterials and
medical devices, materials for energy conversion and storage
devices, and IoT in sustainable development. This book aims to
provide up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both industrial
and academic worlds, sharing best practice in the field of smart
materials analysis. The contents of this book will be beneficial to
students, researchers, and professionals working in the field of
smart materials and sustainable development.
This reference text establishes linkages between the user
industries and the providers of clean technologies and sustainable
materials for a rapid transformation of the small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs). The text covers several aspects of sustainable
applications including clean technologies, climate change and its
effects, sustainable buildings (smart cities), sustainability in
road construction, sustainable use of geosynthetic, innovative
materials, and sustainable construction practices. The text will be
useful for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and
researchers in the fields of civil engineering and other
infrastructure-related professionals and planners. The book:
Discusses clean technologies and sustainable materials in depth
Covers concepts of sustainability in road construction, and water
retaining structures Examines environmental policies and practices
Discusses climate change and its effects in a comprehensive manner
Covers sustainable buildings including smart cities As this book
discusses concepts related to sustainable civil engineering
practices in a single volume, it will be an ideal reference text
for everyone aiming at developments of sustainable infrastructures.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the International
Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering
(TRACE 2020). The book focuses on the latest research developments
in structural engineering, structural health monitoring,
rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnical
engineering, and earthquake-resistant structures. The contents also
cover the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance,
and sustainable materials for rehabilitation and retrofitting. The
contents of this book are useful for students, researchers, and
professionals working in structural engineering and allied areas.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book presents select papers from the International Conference
on Smart Materials and Techniques for Sustainable Development
(SMTS) 2019. The contents focus on a wide range of methods and
techniques related to sustainable development fields like smart
structures and materials, innovation in water resource development,
optical fiber communication, green construction materials,
optimization and innovation in structural design, structural
dynamics and earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring,
nanomaterials, nanotechnology and sensors, smart biomaterials and
medical devices, materials for energy conversion and storage
devices, and IoT in sustainable development. This book aims to
provide up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both industrial
and academic worlds, sharing best practice in the field of smart
materials analysis. The contents of this book will be beneficial to
students, researchers, and professionals working in the field of
smart materials and sustainable development.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
This book comprises select proceedings of the annual conference of
the Indian Geotechnical Society. The conference brings together
research and case histories on various aspects of geotechnical and
geoenvironmental engineering. The book presents papers on
geotechnical applications and case histories, covering topics such
as (i) Characterization of Geomaterials and Physical Modelling;
(ii) Foundations and Deep Excavations; (iii) Soil Stabilization and
Ground Improvement; (iv) Geoenvironmental Engineering and Waste
Material Utilization; (v) Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical
Engineering; (vi) Earth Retaining Structures, Dams and Embankments;
(vii) Slope Stability and Landslides; (viii) Transportation
Geotechnics; (ix) Geosynthetics Applications; (x) Computational,
Analytical and Numerical Modelling; (xi) Rock Engineering,
Tunnelling and Underground Constructions; (xii) Forensic
Geotechnical Engineering and Case Studies; and (xiii) Others
Topics: Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils, Offshore and Marine
Geotechnics, Remote Sensing and GIS, Field Investigations,
Instrumentation and Monitoring, Retrofitting of Geotechnical
Structures, Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical
Education, Codes and Standards, and other relevant topics. The
contents of this book are of interest to researchers and practicing
engineers alike.
Soil reinforcement is a very useful technique to construct several
cost-effective soil structures in an environmentally friendly and
sustainable manner. The most commonly used reinforcement materials
are galvanised steel strips, geosynthetics in the form of woven
geotextiles, geogrids and geocomposites, and fibres from natural
and waste products. In recent years, there have been advances in
the area of soil reinforcement, especially in the utilization of
the technique in field projects. The researchers have also been
working to understand the behaviour of reinforced soil considering
the field challenges of reinforced soil structures. This edited
volume contains contributions on advances in reinforced soil
structures, mainly flexible pavements, footings, embankments, stone
columns/piles, and slopes, as covered in the subject areas of
geosynthetic engineering and fibre-reinforced soil engineering. The
first paper by Ioannis N. Markou presents the details of
sand-geotextile interaction based on interface tests with
conventional and large-scale direct shear equipment. The second
paper by Atef Ben Othmen and Mounir Bouassida examines the
interface properties of geosynthetic reinforcement by carrying out
inclined plane tests under low confinement adapted to landfill
covers conditions. The third paper by J.N. Jha, S.K. Shukla, A.K.
Choudhary, K.S. Gill1 and B.P. Verma deals with the triaxial
compression behaviour of soil reinforced with steel and aluminium
solid plates in horizontal layers. The fourth paper by M.
Muthukumar and S.K. Shukla describes the swelling and shrinkage
behaviour of expansive soil blended with lime and fibres. The fifth
paper by S.G. Shah, A.C. Bhogayata and S.K. Shukla provides the
test results of shear strength of cohesionless soil reinforced with
metalized plastic waste. The sixth paper by Bouacha Nadjet compares
the geotextile-reinforced and geogrid-reinforced flexible pavements
based on numerical analyses. The seventh paper by S. Kumar, C.H.
Solanki, J.B. Patel, P.B. Sudevan and P.M. Chaudhary reports the
results of laboratory model tests carried out on a square footing
resting on prestressed geotextile reinforced sand. The eighth paper
by Sanoop G and Satyajit Patel presents the numerical studies on
ground improvement using geosynthetic reinforced sand layer. The
ninth paper by ------------------- discusses the bearing capacity
prediction of inclined loaded strip footing on reinforced sand by
ANN. The tenth paper by Mohamad B.D. Elsawy presents the numerical
simulation of an embankment, constructed on reinforced soft soil
with conventional stone piles. The eleventh paper by N.O. Sheta and
R.P. Frizzi deals with the analysis, design, construction and
monitoring of a geosynthetics-reinforced-earth pile-supported
embankment serving as an access road. The twelfth paper by S.
Banerjee, A. Adhikari, S. Chatterjee and D. Das provides the
details of a case study on reinforced slope on soft soil for the
approach of a major bridge. We do hope the researchers and the
engineers may find the contributions in this volume very useful.
This volume is part of the proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast
International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil
Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.
Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology,
geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of
mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With
wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to
anyone studying or working in civil, mining, petroleum, and
geological engineering. Rock Mechanics: An Introduction presents
the fundamental principles of rock mechanics in a clear,
easy-to-comprehend manner for readers with little or no background
in this field. The text includes a brief introduction to geology
and covers stereographic projections, laboratory testing, strength
and deformation of rock masses, slope stability, foundations, and
more. The authors-academics who have written several books in
geotechnical engineering-have used their extensive teaching
experience to create this accessible textbook. They present complex
material in a lucid and simple way with numerical examples to
illustrate the concepts, providing an introductory book that can be
used as a textbook in civil and geological engineering programs and
as a general reference book for professional engineers.
Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology,
geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of
mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With
wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to
anyone studying or working in civil, mining, petroleum, and
geological engineering. Rock Mechanics: An Introduction presents
the fundamental principles of rock mechanics in a clear,
easy-to-comprehend manner for readers with little or no background
in this field. The text includes a brief introduction to geology
and covers stereographic projections, laboratory testing, strength
and deformation of rock masses, slope stability, foundations, and
more. The authors-academics who have written several books in
geotechnical engineering-have used their extensive teaching
experience to create this accessible textbook. They present complex
material in a lucid and simple way with numerical examples to
illustrate the concepts, providing an introductory book that can be
used as a textbook in civil and geological engineering programs and
as a general reference book for professional engineers.
The development of the use of polymeric materials in the form of
geosynthetics has brought about major changes in the civil
engineering industry. Geosynthetics are available in a wide range
of compositions appropriate to different applications and
environments. Over the past three to four decades, civil engineers
have grown increasingly interested in geosynthetics and in
understanding their correct use. Simultaneously, significant
advances have been made in the use of geosynthetics in civil
engineering applications as well as in the areas of aquaculture,
agriculture and mining engineering. These developments have
occurred because of the ongoing dialogue among leading engineers
and researchers from several organizations and academic
institutions. This concise introductory textbook on geosynthetics
deals with the basic concepts of the subject, especially for
meeting the requirements of senior undergraduate/graduate students
as well as of practising engineers who have not been exposed to
geosynthetics thus far. It includes recently developed fundamental
concepts and new applications covering the use of polymer and other
fibres in soil improvement.
This book comprises select papers presented at the International
Conference on Construction Materials and Environment (ICCME 2020).
The topics discussed revolve around the identification and
utilization of novel construction materials primarily in the areas
of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation
engineering, and environmental engineering. The volume presents a
compilation of thoroughly studied and utilized sustainable
construction materials in different areas of civil engineering.
Newly developed testing methodologies, physical modelling methods,
numerical studies, and other latest techniques discussed in this
book can prove to be useful for researchers and practitioners
across the globe.
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