Numerical Analysis and Modelling in Geomechanics

by Bull; John W.

• ISBN13: 9780415243285
• ISBN10: 0415243289
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-30
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

In the area of geomechanics, sophisticated sampling and analytical techniques can be used to provide accurate ground and soil information, but only within the limits of the initial assumptions and the modelling used. The accuracy of the model can be increased by the use of computer based numerical modelling and analysis, especially the finite element method. In this volume, experts from all over the world describe how different methods of analysis and modelling are used to answer some of the questions associated with geomechanics, and give an insight into the future directions of those methods.

Table of Contents

List of figures	vii
List of tables	xv
List of contributors	xvii
Preface	xix
The effect of increasing the depth of an underground void on the surface displacements of an airfield runway	1	(24)
J.W. Bull
C.H. Woodford
Numerical and experimental study of compressed air tunnelling	25	(34)
A.A. Javadi
A general finite element model for wave--seabed--structure interaction	59	(42)
D.S. Jeng
The stability of unsaturated soil slopes subjected to rainfall infiltration	101	(28)
C.W.W. Ng
Q. Shi
Computational modelling of ground waves due to pile driving	129	(36)
C.L. Ramshaw
A.R. Selby
Back analysis of geotechnical problems	165	(32)
Annamaria Cividini
Giancarlo Gioda
Parameter estimation using extended Bayesian method in tunnelling	197	(23)
I.-M. Lee
D.-H. Kim
Seismic microzoning using numerical modelling: the Umbria--Marche earthquake of 26 September 1997	220	(34)
F. Pergalani
V. Petrini
A. Pugliese
T. Sano
Ground motion modelling using the 2-D Chebyshev spectral element method	254	(24)
Enrico Priolo
Analysis and design of pile groups	278	(38)
F. Basile
Reservoir compaction, subsidence and well damage	316	(52)
L. Brun Hilbert, Jr.
Index	368