Mechanics of Granular Materials: An Introduction

by Iwashita,K.

• ISBN13: 9789054104612
• ISBN10: 9054104619
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781000150513
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: CRC Press
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Summary

The main objective of this introductory textbook is to produce a compilation of present knowledge in a readily usable form which will make it easy for graduate students & young geotechnical engineers to understand. The book compiles state of the art reports written by about 35 internationally recognized authorities, & covers the whole range of interests for geotechnical engineers. The book is designed to provide readers with a primary reference source to a particular topic on granular materials. Topics: Fundamentals for mechanics of granular materials; Continuum theory of granular materials; Discrete element approaches; New findings from experimental studies; Rapid flow of granular materials.

Table of Contents

Preface
Fundamentals for Mechanics of Granular Materials	p. 1
Continuum Theory of Granular Materials	p. 86
Discrete Element Approaches	p. 147
New Findings from Experimental Studies	p. 224
Rapid Flow of Granular Materials	p. 319
List of Authors and Editors	p. 379
Subject Index	p. 381
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