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Advances in X-ray Tomography for Geomaterials

Author : Jacques Desrues

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 454 pages

File Size : 35,64 MB

Release : 2010-01-05

Category : Science

ISBN : 0470394846

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Book Description

This book brings together a total of 48 contributions (including 5 keynote papers) which were presented at the 2nd International Workshop on the Application of X-ray CT for Geomaterials (GeoX 2006) held in Aussois, France, on 4-7 October, 2006. The contributions cover a wide range of topics, from fundamental characterization of material behavior to applications in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. Recent advances of X-ray technology, hardware and software are also discussed. As such, this will be valuable reading for anyone interested in the application of X-ray CT to geomaterials from both fundamental and applied perspectives.



Advances in Computed Tomography for Geomaterials

Author : Khalid A. Alshibli

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 417 pages

File Size : 40,52 MB

Release : 2012-12-27

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1118587618

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This title discusses a broad range of issues related to the use of computed tomography in geomaterials and geomechanics. The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including deformation and strain localization in soils, rocks and sediments; fracture and damage assessment in rocks, asphalt and concrete; transport in porous media; oil and gas exploration and production; neutron tomography and other novel experimental and analytical techniques; image-based computational modeling; and software and visualization tools. As such, this will be valuable reading for anyone interested in the application of computed tomography to geomaterials from both fundamental and applied perspectives.



Xray CT for Geomaterials

Author : Jun Otani

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 402 pages

File Size : 44,78 MB

Release : 2004-10-06

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9781439834299

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X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanning has been widely used for medical diagnosis. This technique is now attracting increasing interest as a tool in non-destructive testing in engineering. This book reports the early results of research into this application, with particular reference to deformation and failure of geomaterials. Presenting papers of the International Workshop on X-CT for Geomaterials at Kumamoto, Japan in 2003. The book is intended for researchers and professionals in the fields of geotechnical engineering, soil, rock and concrete engineering, and geology.



Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development - Invited Lectures

Author : Sérgio A. B. da Fontoura

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 38,9 MB

Release : 2019-09-03

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1000758389

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Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development. Invited Lectures contains the Invited and Keynote Lectures and the prestigious ISRM Award Lectures (the Leopold Muller Award Lecture by professor Peter K. Kaiser and the Manuel Rocha Award Lecture by Dr. Quinghua Lei), as presented at the 14th ISRM International Congress (ISRM 2019, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, 13-19 September 2019). Starting in 1966 in Lisbon, Portugal, the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM) holds its Congress every four years, where relevant themes related to rock mechanics and rock engineering are discussed. This volume covers topics ranging from fundamental research in rock mechanics, laboratory and experimental field studies, to petroleum, mining and civil engineering applications, and is a must-read for academics, engineers and students involved in rock mechanics and engineering. Proceedings in Earth and geosciences - Volume 5 The ‘Proceedings in Earth and geosciences’ series contains proceedings of peer-reviewed international conferences dealing in earth and geosciences. The main topics covered by the series include: geotechnical engineering, underground construction, mining, rock mechanics, soil mechanics and hydrogeology.



Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development - Full Papers

Author : Sergio A.B. Fontoura

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 3791 pages

File Size : 39,95 MB

Release : 2019-09-03

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1000758370

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Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development contains the proceedings of the 14th ISRM International Congress (ISRM 2019, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, 13-19 September 2019). Starting in 1966 in Lisbon, Portugal, the International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM) holds its Congress every four years. At this 14th occasion, the Congress brings together researchers, professors, engineers and students around contemporary themes relevant to rock mechanics and rock engineering. Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development contains 7 Keynote Lectures and 449 papers in ten chapters, covering topics ranging from fundamental research in rock mechanics, laboratory and experimental field studies, and petroleum, mining and civil engineering applications. Also included are the prestigious ISRM Award Lectures, the Leopold Muller Award Lecture by professor Peter K. Kaiser. and the Manuel Rocha Award Lecture by Dr. Quinghua Lei. Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development is a must-read for academics, engineers and students involved in rock mechanics and engineering. Proceedings in Earth and geosciences - Volume 6 The ‘Proceedings in Earth and geosciences’ series contains proceedings of peer-reviewed international conferences dealing in earth and geosciences. The main topics covered by the series include: geotechnical engineering, underground construction, mining, rock mechanics, soil mechanics and hydrogeology.



Mechanics of Natural Solids

Author : Dimitrios Kolymbas

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 13,67 MB

Release : 2009-10-13

Category : Science

ISBN : 3642035787

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Book Description

This book contains the lectures given at the 2009 Symposium on Mechanics in Natural Solids held in Horto, Greece. It delivers a paradigm for the interconnection of the mechanics of soil, rock, ice and snow and for the interdisciplinary nature of the research.



Laboratory and Field Testing of Unsaturated Soils

Author : Alessandro Tarantino

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 40,23 MB

Release : 2008-12-28

Category : Science

ISBN : 1402088191

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Book Description

This volume details recent global advances in laboratory and field testing of unsaturated soils. Coverage includes mechanical, hydraulic, and geo-environmental testing and applications of unsaturated soil monitoring to engineering behavior of geo-structures.



Recent Advancements in X-Ray and Neutron Imaging of Dynamic Processes in Earth Sciences

Author : Lucia Mancini

Publisher : Frontiers Media SA

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 41,57 MB

Release : 2020-12-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 2889661377

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This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.



Prediction and Simulation Methods for Geohazard Mitigation

Author : Fusao Oka

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 626 pages

File Size : 25,49 MB

Release : 2009-05-07

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0203871049

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Book Description

The last decades have shown a remarkable increase in the number of heavy rains, typhoons and earthquakes. These natural phenomena are the main causes for geohazards. As a result the mitigation of geohazards has become a major research topic in geotechnical engineering, and in recent years simulation-based predictions and monitoring tools have been



Views on Microstructures in Granular Materials

Author : Pasquale Giovine

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 17,97 MB

Release : 2020-11-09

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 3030492672

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Book Description

This contributed volume provides an up-to-date overview of the mechanics of granular materials, ranging from sparse media to soils. With chapters exploring state-of-the-art theoretical, experimental, and applied trends in the study of granular matter in various states, readers will be motivated to learn about the current challenges and potential avenues of exploration in this active area of research. Including a variety of perspectives, this volume will be a valuable reference for audiences in a number of fields. Specific topics covered include: X-ray tomography techniques for analyzing sand Evaluation of effective stress in unsaturated soils Hyper-plasticity Wave propagation in granular systems Partly saturated porous media Multi-scale approaches to the dynamics of sparse media Views on Microstructures in Granular Materials is an ideal resource for PhD students and researchers in applied mathematics, solid-state physics, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering.