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Laurel J. Standley ... 300 pages - Publisher: IWA Publishing; (July, 2016) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 1780407084 - ISBN-13: 978-1780407081.

Improving Water Quality Through Contaminant Source Trackdown Studiesdiscusses the trackdown approaches that help to avoid costly mistakes that miss key contaminant sources or inaccurately assess their relative contributions to problems. This book brings together information that is currently dispersed in the academic literature and within files of agencies and consultants into one valuable resource. This book provides water managers and other water professionals with the tools they need to assess and track key sources of contamination in ground and surface water resources, as well as effluent distribution systems. Specific examples and case studies that focus on contaminants that frequently impair water quality are included to provide readers with real world examples on how to conduct contaminant trackdown studies. It does not cover mathematical model development techniques in detail but lists model types and resources where more information on these techniques can be obtained. Improving Water Quality Through Contaminant Source Trackdown Studies provides: an in-depth examination of problems that can be approached using contaminant source trackdown studies. methods for identifying and tracking critical point and nonpoint, surface and ground water sources of contaminants such as such as wastewater treatment plants, agricultural and urban runoff, and contaminated sediments. practical and realistic tools for saving time and money by using contaminant source trackdown studies to tackle impaired water scenarios ranging from small-scale systems, such as lakes, to complex watersheds and municipal distribution systems. international examples and case studies with real-world experience in conducting a contaminant trackdown study. The book is a valuable resource for water professionals in environmental science, chemistry, biology, and engineering.

Allan Ludman, Stephen Marshak ... 528 pages - Publisher: W.W. Norton; 4th edition (July, 2019) ... Language: English - ISBN-13: 978-0393617528.

Engaging, hands-on, and visual―the geology manual that helps your students think like a geologist: The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to help make your geology lab more active and engaging. This edition features new “What Do You Think” mini-cases that promote critical thinking, new and vastly-improved topographic maps, and updated, detailed reference figures in every chapter. With low prices and package deals available with all Marshak texts, the Laboratory Manual for Introductory Geology, Third Edition, is truly the best choice for your lab.

Lakshmi N. Reddi ... 416 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (May, 2003) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471356166 - ISBN-13: 978-0471356165.

 Up-to-date coverage of fundamental seepage principles, closed-form solutions, and applications Seepage in Soils combines a broad range of applications with rigorous quantitative skills to give insight into the fundamental principles and mathematical solutions of seepage. A wealth of closed-form analytical solutions are provided to solve a variety of problems, minimizing the use of computer software and numerical models. Completely up to date with coverage of new developments in separators, filters, and geosynthetics, this textbook includes exercises in seepage quantification, seepage forces, and dewatering. Complete coverage is useful in all subdivisions of civil engineering. Material is divided into three modules: Principles and mathematical solutions Filters and drainage layers Applications Only a nominal background in mathematics and soil mechanics is required for Seepage in Soils to serve as an invaluable resource for civil engineering students across many subdisciplines. In addition, it serves as a useful reference for geotechnical, environmental, and structural engineers, hydrologists, geologists, agronomists, and soil scientists.

Robert W. Day ... 1088 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2nd edition (March, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071789715 - ISBN-13: 978-0071789714 ...

Instant access to the latest geotechnical engineering data: Fully updated to include the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Second Edition, features a wealth of on-the-job geotechnical and construction related information in a convenient, quick-reference format. This practical resource is filled with essential data, formulas, and guidelines you can access right away. Detailed tables, charts, graphs, and illustrations are included throughout the book for ease of use in the field. Coverage includes: Field exploration * Laboratory testing * Soil and rock classification * Phase relationships * Effective stress and stress distribution * Shear strength * Permeability and seepage * Settlement analyses * Bearing capacity analyses * Pavement and pipeline design * Expansive soil * Slope stability * Geotechnical earthquake engineering * Erosion analyses * Retaining walls * Deterioration * Foundations * Grading and other site improvement methods * Groundwater and percolation tests * Excavation, underpinning, and field lead tests * Geosynthetics * Instrumentation * International Building * Code regulations for soils * International Building Code regulations for foundations

Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs ... 864 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2nd edition (October, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0132496348 - ISBN-13: 978-0132496346 ... 

An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering offers a descriptive, elementary introduction to geotechnical engineering with applications to civil engineering practice.

R. K. Sharma ... 157 pages - Publisher: IK International Publishing House; (October, 2016) ... Language: English - Amazon SIN: B01M70PKL7.

A Laboratory Manual on Soil Mechanics (Testing and Interpretation) presents an illustrative treatment of the testing techniques of soils in the laboratory and field for determination of engineering properties. Twenty-four lab-based experiments have been included on the various aspects of Soil Mechanics. The testing procedure, methodology and suitable data presentation tables are based upon relevant Indian standard specifications. The data analysis shall make the students aware of techniques generally used for the determination of soil properties in the laboratory as well as in the field. With its coverage, the book is an indispensable lab manual for the civil engineering students and other allied areas like geotechnical engineering, agricultural engineering etc. It will also be a useful reference for scientists and researchers in the area of soil mechanics studies.

David Fanella ... 976 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (September, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071847847 - ISBN-13: 978-0071847841 ...

Braja M. Das,‎ Nagaratnam Sivakugan ... ? pages - Publisher: CL Engineering; 9th edition (January, 2018) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1337705020 - ISBN-13: 978-1337705028 ...

A must-have resource for all foundation engineering courses, PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING, 9th Edition provides a careful balance between current research and practical field applications as it introduces civil engineering students to the core concepts and applications of foundation analysis design. Throughout this best-selling book, Dr. Das and Dr. Sivakugan emphasize how to develop the critical judgment civil engineers need to properly apply theories and analysis to the evaluation of soils and foundation design. This new edition includes three new chapters that highlight developing topics. This edition also provides a wealth of worked-out examples and multiple new figures that emphasize the skills most critical for students to master as successful civil engineers.

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing ... 370 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (January, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029059 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029053 ...

First Edition: The methods and equipment technology employed in the deep foundation industry have improved rapidly in recent years. The ingenuity of civil engineers, the results of new scientific research and the ongoing and new developments in machine technology have all led to the acceleration of this process. Applying technologies that have become very complex, and selecting the suitable machinery and equipment, demand ever more specialized knowledge and practical experience. It has become very difficult for users and manufacturers of special deep foundation machinery to maintain an overview of the level of technology in the sector. This compendium provides a comprehensive overview of the special deep foundation applications and processes. It is intended as an aid to planning and implementation, and aims to help practitioners, public authorities, engineering companies and students to broaden and complete their level of knowledge. It is targeted primarily at occupational engineers and applications in the field. The individual chapters discuss manufacturing techniques and potential applications, along with the associated machine components. The specifics of each method and machine technology are examined in detail. This special deep foundation compendium is the result of intensive collaboration between engineers, technicians, practitioners, machine manufacturers and users.

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing ... 550 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 2nd edition (September, 2018) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 343303026X - ISBN-13: 978-3433030264 ...

Second Edition: The first edition with two volumes has become standard reference books for special deep foundation methods and equipment technology. The new edition is not only a merger of Volume I and II. It also comprises new chapters to cover the complete spectrum of special deep foundation. Also, as part of this revision, all machine data were updated so that planners, authorities, engineers, technicians and students may use the compendium's state-of-the-art data and parameters. Once again, credits for authorship go to the specialists of BVV Spezialtiefbautechnik Vertriebs GmbH, Munich. The new ?Compendium Special Deep Foundation? reflects their comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the market, their know-how of up-to-date methods and their experience with global application practice. The new compendium provides a comprehensive overview of special deep foundation methods, equipment and applications. It is designed as a tool for planning and implementation, and helps practitioners, public authorities, engineering companies and students broaden and complete their level of knowledge

SoilOffice-Foundation v5.12 [Size: 21.8 MB] ... “SO-Foundation” calculates bearing capacity of shallow foundations considering both “shear failure” and “settlement”. Hansen, Meyerhof, Vesic, Terzaghi and Eurocode methods are employed for the determination of shear failure. Elastic and consolidation settlements can be calculated using various options. Features: Introduction of up to 20 soil layers. Correlation of soil parameters (to be added soon). User is informed about the common ranges regarding input parameters. Pressure isobars are calculated and generated below footings. Determination of bearing capacity of shallow footings (Spread, Continuous and Mat) with different dimensions considering both shear failure and settlement (Elastic and Consolidation). Calculation of settlement corresponding to the allowable pressure. Calculation of modulus of subgrade reaction. Calculation and generation of modulus of subgrade reaction contour on the footing surface. Exporting results to MS Excel format. Presentation of calculation report with sufficient details. Creation of profiles for the desired settings. Saving files with a minimal size. 

Agnes Nolan ... 438 pages - Publisher: NY Research Press; (March, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1632382148 - ISBN-13: 978-1632382146 ...

Various aspects of geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics are highlighted in this all-inclusive book. The current progress in the field of earthquake engineering has been discussed with primary focus on the seismic safety of dams and underground monuments, Bryan's effect, and the mitigation plans against landslide and fire whirlwind. The book discusses various interesting researches that have been contributed by researchers and experts from many countries. The researches presented in this book will be helpful for graduates, researchers and scientists working in these areas of structural and earthquake engineering. It will also be of significance to civil engineers working on building and reconstruction of structures such as dams, buildings, roads and others.

R. K. Khitoliya, P. K. Gupta ... 600 pages - Publisher: IK Int. Publ. House; (September, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 938458861X - ISBN-13: 978-9384588618 ...

Foundation Engineering is the second book in the series on Geotechnical Engineering published in 2014 to meet the requirements of undergraduate students. This book covers various aspects of foundation engineering bringing together all the relevant theories. The concepts have been developed systematically. A large number of illustrative examples and solutions are included. References are made to the relevant Indian standard codes at appropriate Places. Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Engineering and Geotechnical Properties of Soils 3. Geotechnical Investigation and in-situ Tests 4. Shallow Foundation and Bearing Capacity 5. Safe Bearing Pressure and Settlement Analysis 6. Combined Footings ad Mat Foundations 7. Lateral Earth Pressure 8. Earth Retaining Structures 9. Deep Foundations and Caisson Foundations 10. Stability of Slopes 11. Machine Foundations 12. Foundations on Difficult Soils 13. Embankment Dams 14. Geo-environmental Engineering 15. Design of Pavements 16. Ground Modified for Foundation Annexure A: SI Units on Geotechnical Engineering Appendix Bibliography. Audience: UG and PG students of Civil Engineering and allied areas like transportation engineering, engineering for dams and embankments, construction engineering and so on.

Ian M. Smith, V. Griffiths ... 492 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 2nd edition (June, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1584884010 - ISBN-13: 978-1584884019 ...

Although pseudocodes, Mathematica®, and MATLAB® illustrate how algorithms work, designers of engineering systems write the vast majority of large computer programs in the Fortran language. Using Fortran 95 to solve a range of practical engineering problems, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Second Edition provides an introduction to numerical methods, incorporating theory with concrete computing exercises and programmed examples of the techniques presented. Covering a wide range of numerical applications that have immediate relevancy for engineers, the book describes forty-nine programs in Fortran 95. Many of the programs discussed use a sub-program library called nm_lib that holds twenty-three subroutines and functions. In addition, there is a precision module that controls the precision of calculations. Well-respected in their field, the authors discuss a variety of numerical topics related to engineering. Some of the chapter features include… The numerical solution of sets of linear algebraic equations - Roots of single nonlinear equations and sets of nonlinear equations - Numerical quadrature, or numerical evaluation of integrals - An introduction to the solution of partial differential equations using finite difference and finite element approaches. Describing concise programs that are constructed using sub-programs wherever possible, this book presents many different contexts of numerical analysis, forming an excellent introduction to more comprehensive subroutine libraries such as the numerical algorithm group (NAG)..

Mohammad Iqbal, Ali Iqbal ... 528 pages - Publisher: American Publishing Co; 1st edition (October, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0989951200 - ISBN-13: 978-0989951203.

The NCEES FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) examination is the first step in becoming a licensed engineer in the United States. This book addresses the newly-formatted 2014 Civil Engineering FE Computer-based examination specifications. This book is discipline-specific and covers the following subjects for the Civil Engineering FE exam: 1. Mathematics 2. Probability and Statistics 3. Computer Methods 4. Ethics and Professional Conduct 5. Engineering Economics 6. Statics 7. Dynamics 8. Mechanics of Materials 9. Materials 10. Fluid Mechanics 11. Hydraulics and Hydrology 12. Structural Analysis 13. Structural Design 14. Geotechnical Engineering 15. Transportation Engineering 16. Environmental Engineering 17. Construction 18. Surveying. The NCEES specifications are described in the NCEES Reference Handbook version 9.0 available on the NCEES website. This book is based on these specifications and has over 600 solved problems, which have been designed to be as exam-like as possible. The books works hand in hand with the NCEES Handbook. It uses the Handbook equations and notations, and provides numerous footnotes to guide the reader where the equation used in the problem can be found in the NCEES Handbook. Its goal is to provide an efficient preparation for the FE CE exam. This book uses most of the equations and concepts described in the NCEES specifications, but not all of them. This does not mean that only the equations and concepts covered in the book are important and that what is not covered is not important. Every field in engineering has broad applications and all equations and concepts in the specifications are equally important for the exam. This is a workbook. Every problem introduces a new principle, concept or application. Working with the solved problems and mastering the concepts and applications will help in preparing for the FE examination.

Christos Vrettos ... 200 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; (April, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029997 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029992.

For numerous geotechnical applications soil dynamics are of special importance. In seismic engineering this affects the stability of dams, slopes, foundations, retaining walls and tunnels, while vibrations due to traffic and construction equipment represent a significant aspect in environmental protection. Foundations for mechanical equipment and cyclically loaded offshore structures are also part of the spectrum of application. This book covers the basics of soil dynamics and building thereon the practical applications in vibration protection and seismic engineering.

Braja M. Das ... 352 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 9th edition (June 15, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0190209666 - ISBN-13: 978-0190209667 ...

Now in its ninth edition, Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual covers the essential properties of soils and their behavior under stress and strain and provides clear, step-by-step explanations for conducting typical soil tests. This market-leading text also offers careful explanations of laboratory procedures in order to help reduce errors and improve safety.

David F. McCarthy ... 788 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6th edition (January, 2002) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0130303836 - ISBN-13: 978-0130303837 ...

For undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering Technology and Civil Technology, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering and all other applications-oriented engineering courses in Soil Mechanics/Foundations, Soils Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.Written by an experienced professor/practitioner, this popular introductory book provides coverage on a broad range of state-of-the-art geotechnics material accepted and used by today's engineering professionals. Easy to understand and loaded with illustrative examples, it explores everything from the most basic of concepts to the latest developments, giving students a real-life working knowledge of soil mechanics and foundations. The philosophy and logic of soils and foundations is discussed in practical terms to enhance understanding, and a presentation of design charts, tables, and equations--utilized by today's practitioners--encompasses not just the nuts and bolts, but explicit instructions and applications as well.

John N. Cernica ... 480 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (November 21, 1994)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471308846 - ISBN-13: 978-0471308843

A comprehensive presentation reflecting the author's experience as a consultant on hundreds of projects, the book provides a perfect balance between theory and practical application. The study of the physical properties of soils is highlighted, focusing on the relevance of these properties and their effect upon soil strength, compressibility, stability and drainage. Incorporates new topics not found in current books such as geoenvironmental, geosynthetics and legal aspects. Includes scores of photographs, example problems and several case studies.

John N. Cernica ... 512 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (October 19, 1994)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471308870 - ISBN-13: 978-0471308874

Combines a thorough theoretical presentation with the practical aspects of foundation design. The first three chapters offer a condensed version of the basic elements of soil mechanics. The remaining chapters deal with the design of diverse types of foundation components, retaining structures and site improvement. New topics include: drilled piers in rock, sheet-pile design graphs, underpinning, in place density test, and geoenvironmental improvements. Contains numerous photographs and example problems which demonstrate various procedures in problem solving. Includes several open-ended case studies representing actual data from the author's own projects.

Volkan Kaltakci ... 120 pages - Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; (September 16, 2009)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3838314050 - ISBN-13: 978-3838314051

The use of piled raft foundations has significantly increased over the last few decades since taking into account the contribution of the raft to the overall bearing capacity enabled the engineers to design much more efficient piled foundations which perform as well as the conventionally designed ones with significantly lower number of piles. However, although many researchers have been studying on this subject, a user-friendly design procedure is still not available in the literature. This book, therefore, offers two different simple methods to estimate the settlements of the piled raft foundations. Utilizing the charts provided in this book, the settlement of a piled raft foundation can be obtained by simple hand calculations in the first method while it can be calculated by computerized analysis in the second one. This book should be especially useful for the geotechnical experts and/or engineers looking for a simplified method for the analysis of piled rafts and academicians who are interested in thesubject.