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Pavement Materials and Associated Geotechnical Aspects of Civil Infrastructures

Author : WJvdM Steyn

Publisher : Springer

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 33,49 MB

Release : 2018-07-11

Category : Science

ISBN : 3319957597

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Book Description

This book contains latest research studies regarding issues related to civil infrastructure such as pavement layers and material properties. It contains research data and conclusions that should lead to more resilient infrastructure design, maintenance and management. Civil engineering researchers and practitioners will gain valuable information from this material. Papers were selected from the 5th GeoChina International Conference on Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability, held on July 23-25, 2018 in HangZhou, China.



Design and Construction of Pavements and Rail Tracks

Author : Antonio Gomes Correia

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 40,11 MB

Release : 2007-05-24

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1134080964

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Design and Construction of Pavements and Rail Tracks - Geotechnical Aspects and Processed Materials is a compilation of selected contributions produced between 2002 and 2005 by the International Committee TC3 - Geotechnics of Pavements of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), a committee dedicated to gat



Pavement and Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation

Author : Baoshan Huang

Publisher : ASCE Publications

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 44,37 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Engineering geology

ISBN : 9780784412817

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Selected papers from the First International Symposium on Pavement and Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation Infrastructure held in Nanchang, China, June 5-7, 2011. Sponsored by the Nanchang Hangkong University and the International Association of Chinese Infrastructure Professionals (IACIP) in cooperation with the Geo-Institute of ASCE. This Geotechnical Practice Publication contains 20 papers that represent the latest developments in the application of soil, rock, and paving materials to the study and application of geomechanics and transportation geotechnology. Topics include pavement structure and subgrade preparation such as: the use of chemical additives and geogrid reinforcement; performance assessment of concrete and asphalt mixtures; mathematical models for the simulation of geotechnical problems; and evaluation of soil types in relation to slope failure, consolidation, and embankment behavior. GPP 8 focuses on the application of geomechanics in transportation and will be of interest to both geotechnical engineers and transportation professionals.



Transportation Infrastructure Engineering, Materials, Behavior and Performance

Author : Wynand JvdM Steyn

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 23,21 MB

Release : 2021-07-10

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3030798577

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Society needs to travel to engage in productive and effective commerce, social, educational and related activities. Efficient travel is founded on an operational transport infrastructure system that is well-designed, engineering, constructed and maintained. This volume shares some of the latest innovations and thoughts in the areas of pavement infrastructure materials, behavior and performance. Access to this volume should enable the reader to gain an understanding of such novel information that should support improvements in the provision of an effective road transportation system for the benefit of the greater society served by the road network. The content is based on the contributions to the 6th GeoChina International Conference on Civil & Transportation Infrastructures: From Engineering to Smart & Green Life Cycle Solutions -- Nanchang, China, 2021.



Climatic Effects on Pavement and Geotechnical Infrastructure

Author : Jenny Liu (Civil engineer)

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 10,36 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Earthwork

ISBN : 9780784413326

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This collection contains 22 peer-reviewed papers on climatic effects on pavement and geotechnical infrastructure presented at the 2013 International Symposium on Climatic Effects on Pavement and Geotechnical Infrastructure, held in Fairbanks, Alaska, August 4-7, 2013.



Infrastructure Sustainability Through New Developments in Material, Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Testing of Pavements

Author : Anand Tapase

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 195 pages

File Size : 25,89 MB

Release : 2021-07-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 3030796442

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Book Description

This book includes a collection of research and practical papers aiming with key priority for improving the infrastructural sustainability for our well-being and day-to-day lives through novel developments. The united efforts through new developments in material, design, construction, maintenance, and testing of pavements from all over the world are taken under one umbrella. Topics include issues related to civil infrastructure such as the use of construction waste, recycled aggregates, service life prediction of pavements, mechanical behavior of SMA, control measures of ready mixed concrete, determination of landslide high-risk areas, Simulation of rock hydraulics in rock joint, sustainable planning for provision of basic infrastructural facilities in rural areas. It is anticipated that this book will support decisions regarding the optimal management and maintenance of civil infrastructures to support a more resilient and sustainable environment for infrastructure users.



New Prospects in Geotechnical Engineering Aspects of Civil Infrastructures

Author : Hadi Khabbaz

Publisher : Springer

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 34,28 MB

Release : 2018-07-16

Category : Science

ISBN : 3319957716

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Book Description

This book presents new studies by a group of researchers and practitioners to address many geotechnical challenges, based on the state-of-the-art practices, innovative technologies, new research results and case histories in construction and design towards safer infrastructures. The book provides an advancement in technologies to incorporate the impact of global climate change, world's population is rising fast and the rate of urbanization on civil infrastructures. Papers were selected from the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 – Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability, held on July 23 to 25, 2018 in HangZhou, China.



Current Geotechnical Engineering Aspects of Civil Infrastructures

Author : Meng-Chia Weng

Publisher : Springer

Page : 141 pages

File Size : 45,40 MB

Release : 2018-07-12

Category : Science

ISBN : 3319957503

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Book Description

This book deals with the attempts made by the scholars and engineers to address contemporary issues in geotechnical engineering such as characterization of geomaterials, slope stability and tunneling, sustainability in geohazards and some other geotechnical issues that are becoming quite relevant in today's world. With increasing urbanization rates and development of society, advancement in geotechnical technologies is essential to the construction of infrastructures. Geotechnical Investigation is the first step of applying scientific methods and engineering principles to obtain solutions of civil engineering problems. Papers were selected from the 5th GeoChina International Conference on Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability, held on July 23-25, 2018 in HangZhou, China.



Paving Materials and Pavement Analysis

Author : American Society of Civil Engineers

Publisher : Amer Society of Civil Engineers

Page : 592 pages

File Size : 32,19 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9780784411049

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Book Description

Pavement Design And Paving Material Selection are important for efficient, cost effective, durable, and safe transportation infrastructure Paving Materials and Pavement Analysis contains 73 papers examining bound and unbound material characterization, modeling, and performance of highway and airfield pavements. The papers in this publication were presented during the GeoShanghal 2010 International Conference held in Shanghai, China, June 3-5, 2010.



Smart and Green Solutions for Civil Infrastructures Incorporating Geological and Geotechnical Aspects

Author : Hadi Khabbaz

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 137 pages

File Size : 22,13 MB

Release : 2021-07-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 3030796507

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Book Description

Advancement in design and construction to embrace the impact of rapid global urbanization growth in infrastructure development is inevitable. This proceedings volume includes many smart and green solutions for civil infrastructures, incorporating geotechnical and engineering geology aspects. The articles presented in this volume are attempts made by the researchers and practitioners to address many geotechnical challenges, based on the state-of-the-art practices, innovative technologies, new research results and case histories in construction and design towards safer and cost effective infrastructures. This volume covers a wide range of topics with direct relevance to people within the broad field of geomechanics, including consultants, contractors, academics, materials suppliers and the owners and operators of civil infrastructures. Many papers associated with numerical modeling of transport infrastructure, advanced soil and rock testing, field monitoring, tunnelling, expansive soils, geo-center motion, triaxial and dynamic testing, piles etc. are included. The content is based on the contributions to the 6th GeoChina International Conference on Civil & Transportation Infrastructures: From Engineering to Smart & Green Life Cycle Solutions -- Nanchang, China, 2021.