Author: OSB Al-Amoudi
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Category : Arid soils
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Arid, saline soils are residual in nature, highly cemented, and formed in hot, arid environments. The presence of soluble and insoluble salts affects the geotechnical properties of these soils. Techniques used to determine the properties of these soils should take into consideration the presence of diagenetic minerals that are considered part of these soils. In this investigation, a typical arid, saline, evaporitic soil, known locally as sabkha, was tested to determine its grain-size characteristics, hydraulic conductivity, compressibility, and collapse potential using standard ASTM methods and nonstandard techniques. The presence of soluble salts necessitates modifications to these standard test methods to properly assess the properties of these soils. Erratum to this paper appears in 17(3).
Suggested Modifications to ASTM Standard Methods When Testing Arid, Saline Soils
Author: OSB Al-Amoudi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arid soils
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Arid, saline soils are residual in nature, highly cemented, and formed in hot, arid environments. The presence of soluble and insoluble salts affects the geotechnical properties of these soils. Techniques used to determine the properties of these soils should take into consideration the presence of diagenetic minerals that are considered part of these soils. In this investigation, a typical arid, saline, evaporitic soil, known locally as sabkha, was tested to determine its grain-size characteristics, hydraulic conductivity, compressibility, and collapse potential using standard ASTM methods and nonstandard techniques. The presence of soluble salts necessitates modifications to these standard test methods to properly assess the properties of these soils. Erratum to this paper appears in 17(3).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arid soils
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Arid, saline soils are residual in nature, highly cemented, and formed in hot, arid environments. The presence of soluble and insoluble salts affects the geotechnical properties of these soils. Techniques used to determine the properties of these soils should take into consideration the presence of diagenetic minerals that are considered part of these soils. In this investigation, a typical arid, saline, evaporitic soil, known locally as sabkha, was tested to determine its grain-size characteristics, hydraulic conductivity, compressibility, and collapse potential using standard ASTM methods and nonstandard techniques. The presence of soluble salts necessitates modifications to these standard test methods to properly assess the properties of these soils. Erratum to this paper appears in 17(3).
Geotechnical Testing Journal
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Category : Rocks
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rocks
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
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Category : Civil engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 884
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Civil engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 884
Book Description
The Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology
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Category : Engineering geology
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Engineering geology
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
Procedures for Testing Soils
Author: ASTM Committee D-18 on Soils for Engineering Purposes
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ISBN:
Category : Soil mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Procedures for Testing Soils
Author: ASTM Committee D-18 on Soils for Engineering Purposes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
From Fundamentals to Applications in Geotechnics
Author: D. Manzanal
Publisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 1614996032
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 3344
Book Description
The work of geotechnical engineers contributes to the creation of safe, economic and pleasant spaces to live, work and relax all over the world. Advances are constantly being made, and the expertise of the profession becomes ever more important with the increased pressure on space and resources. This book presents the proceedings of the 15th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XV PCSMGE), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November 2015. This conference, held every four years, is an important opportunity for international experts, researchers, academics, professionals and geo-engineering companies to meet and exchange ideas and research findings in the areas of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and their applications in civil, mining and environmental engineering. The articles are divided into nine sections: transportation geotechnics; in-situ testing; geo-engineering for energy and sustainability; numerical modeling in geotechnics; foundations and ground improvement; unsaturated soil behavior; embankments, dams and tailings; excavations and tunnels; and geo-risks, and cover a wide spectrum of issues from fundamentals to applications in geotechnics. This book will undoubtedly represent an essential reference for academics, researchers and practitioners in the field of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. In this proceedings, approximately 65% of the contributions are in English, and 35% of the contributions are in Spanish or Portuguese.
Publisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 1614996032
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 3344
Book Description
The work of geotechnical engineers contributes to the creation of safe, economic and pleasant spaces to live, work and relax all over the world. Advances are constantly being made, and the expertise of the profession becomes ever more important with the increased pressure on space and resources. This book presents the proceedings of the 15th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XV PCSMGE), held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November 2015. This conference, held every four years, is an important opportunity for international experts, researchers, academics, professionals and geo-engineering companies to meet and exchange ideas and research findings in the areas of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and their applications in civil, mining and environmental engineering. The articles are divided into nine sections: transportation geotechnics; in-situ testing; geo-engineering for energy and sustainability; numerical modeling in geotechnics; foundations and ground improvement; unsaturated soil behavior; embankments, dams and tailings; excavations and tunnels; and geo-risks, and cover a wide spectrum of issues from fundamentals to applications in geotechnics. This book will undoubtedly represent an essential reference for academics, researchers and practitioners in the field of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. In this proceedings, approximately 65% of the contributions are in English, and 35% of the contributions are in Spanish or Portuguese.
Procedures for Testing Soils
Author: ASTM Committee D-18 on Soil and Rock for Engineering Purposes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
Procedures for Testing Soils
Author: ASTM Committee D-18 on Soils for Engineering Purposes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil Mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil Mechanics
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Reclamation of Arid Lands
Author: Mohammad Jafari
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331954828X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation. It also focuses on how to utilize the potential of arid lands with the minimum manipulation and alteration. Arid and semi-arid areas represent a major part of natural ecosystems not only in Iran, but around the world, and mismanagement and inappropriate exploitation of these areas may lead to further gradual degradation. As such, an understanding of the characteristics of these areas is vital if they are to be conserved and reclaimed.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 331954828X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation. It also focuses on how to utilize the potential of arid lands with the minimum manipulation and alteration. Arid and semi-arid areas represent a major part of natural ecosystems not only in Iran, but around the world, and mismanagement and inappropriate exploitation of these areas may lead to further gradual degradation. As such, an understanding of the characteristics of these areas is vital if they are to be conserved and reclaimed.