Civil, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering

A peer-reviewed collection of papers from the Proceedings of an International Symposium on Advanced Experimental Unsaturated Soil Mechanics, held in Trento, Italy, on 27-29 June 2005. The topics tackled by the papers include suction measurement, suction control, mechanical and hydraulic laboratory t..

A comprehensive text on the fundamentals of modeling flow and sediment transport in rivers, this book covers the physical principles and numerical methods for various degrees of complexity. It includes 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D models, as well as the integration and coupling of these models, along with a br..

A compilation of practical knowledge and new technologies, this book discusses all phases of design and construction processes, from the first investigation step to the monitoring of constructed work. It presents the development concepts necessary for the project stages and details the construction ..

This book covers the principal aspects of the design, manufacture, installation and operation of hydraulic gates. It analyzes in depth the selection of the gate type and the limits of their use, estimates their weight, operative forces, hoisting systems, design of structure and support elements, sea..

This book discusses geotechnical risk assessment and management and with requirements in geotechnical issues, such as planning, design, geotechnical construction, mitigation of geo-hazards, large construction projects, maintenance and life-cycle cost evaluation. The editors cover the evaluation and ..

In tropical areas, residual soil layers are often extensive and may continue downwards for hundreds of meters before unweathered rock is reached. Since most foundations, excavations, and embankments are built on such soils, and as residual soils are often used as construction materials, it is vital ..

Numerical modelling in Geomechanics has gained acceptance in the solution of complex geotechnical problems. Innovative Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics defines novel approaches to the solution of highly relevant geomechanical engineering problems, and will be particularly of interest to researche..

Landslide Risk Management comprises the Proceedings of the International Conference on Landslide Risk Management, held in Vancouver, May 31 to June 3, 2005. It contains state-of-the-art and invited lectures. as well as a selection of papers submitted to the conference, most of which serve as case hi..

Investigates the relationship between landslides and climate change. Considers proactive approaches to hazard and risk management, combining geohazard modelling and prediction with effective risk management and informed planning policy, as a means of safeguarding the sustainability of communities at..

Internationally, much attention is given to causes, prevention, and the rehabilitation of cracking in concrete, flexible, and composite pavements. Inspired by The Sixth RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements, this book presents recent developments and research results. With contribu..

A comprehensive overview of advances in the mitigation of geohazards, this book begins with coverage of the related mechanisms, and then moves on to discuss numerical and analytical simulation methods, including FDM, FEM, extended FEM, DEM, and SPH. It also examines advanced constitutive modeling of..

A comprehensive overview of advances in the mitigation of geohazards, this book begins with coverage of the related mechanisms, and then moves on to discuss numerical and analytical simulation methods, including FDM, FEM, extended FEM, DEM, and SPH. It also examines advanced constitutive modeling of..