Geomechanics. In soil, rock, and environmental engineering

Content: Basic ConceptsBasic DefinitionsSoil TestsDirect Shear TestsConsolidation TestsPermeabilityFinite Layer MethodsApproximation of Fourier CoefficientsFormulationSolution ProcedureThree-Dimensional ProblemsConsolidation ProblemsFourier TransformsExamplesFinite Element MethodsTypes of ElementsSteady State SeepageStress AnalysisConsolidation AnalysisNumerical IntegrationElastic-Perfectly Plastic ModelsWork Hardening ModelsEffective Stress Analysis Using Cam Clay Type ModelsCam Clay Type ModelsUndrained AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisAppendicesSite Investigation and In Situ TestingExploration MethodsSite InvestigationObject of Site InvestigationCategory of InvestigationPlanning an InvestigationPreparing Cost Estimates for the WorkDetailed ExplorationPresentation of Information (Logs)Excavation or Drilling MethodsSampling MethodsRock CoringField TestsVane Shear TestStandard Penetration TestPressuremetersDilatometersCone PenetrometersInterpretation of Cone DataLiquefaction PotentialGeophysical MethodsResistivityMagnetic SurveyingGround Probing RadarSeismic Borehole TechniquesCross-Hole TechniquesOther Seismic DevicesShallow FoundationsTypes of Shallow FoundationsBearing CapacityNumerical AnalysisSettlementNumerical ApproachesRaft FoundationsReactive SoilsCold ClimatesDeep FoundationsTypes of PilesInstallationPile Driving EquipmentProblems with Driven PilesProblems from Soil DisplacementNon-Displacement PilesDesign ConsiderationsSelection of Pile TypeDesigns of PilesSingle PilesMethods Based on Field TestsPile GroupsPiles in RockSettlement of Single PilesInteraction of PilesAssessment of ParametersLateral Resistance of PilesLaterally Loaded Pile GroupsDisplacement of Laterally Loaded PilesDeflection of Pile GroupsEstimation of Soil PropertiesLoad Testing of PilesPile Load TestsDynamic Pile TestingPile Integrity TestsCapabilities of Pile Test ProceduresNumber of Piles TestedTest InterpretationMonitoring of Piled FoundationsMeasurement TechniquesComparison with Predicted PerformanceInterpretation and Portrayal of MeasurementsPiled RaftsUses of Piled RaftsDesign ConsiderationsBearing Capacity of Piled RaftsAnalysis of Piled Raft FoundationsExample of the Finite Layer MethodApplicationsStructural StiffnessSlope StabilitySlip Circle AnalysisNon-Circular Failure SurfacesWedge AnalysisPlasticity TheoryUpper- and Lower-Bound SolutionsFinite Element and Finite Difference SolutionsSeismic EffectsFactors of SafetySlope Stabilisation TechniquesStability ChartsExcavationExcavationTypes of Excavation SupportStability of ExcavationsBase Heave for Cuts in ClayGround Settlement Caused By ExcavationEffect of Shape of ExcavationForces on Braced ExcavationsStability of Slurry-Filled TrenchesNumerical AnalysisExcavation Including GroundwaterSoil ModelsRetaining StructuresEarth Pressure CalculationEffect of WaterSurface LoadsSheet Pile WallsAnchored WallsReinforced EarthComputer MethodsSoil ImprovementSoft SoilsSurcharging and Wick DrainsVibroflotationVibro-ReplacementColumn-Supported EmbankmentsControlled Modulus ColumnsDynamic CompactionDeep Soil MixingJet GroutingGroutingOther MethodsNumerical AnalysisEnvironmental GeomechanicsLandfillsCompacted Clay LinersFlexible Membrane LinersGeosynthetic Clay LinersStability of LinersProcesses Controlling Pollutant TransferFinite Layer SolutionsRemediationMining WasteBasic Rock MechanicsEngineering Properties of RocksFailure Criterion for RockClassification of Rocks and Rock MassesPlanes of WeaknessUnderground ExcavationRock SlopesFoundations on RockVibration through RockNumerical MethodsAppendicesReferences