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Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice, Second Edition

Published:

March 27, 2013

Author(s):

Rajib B. Mallick; Tahar El-Korchi

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Pavements are engineered structures essential to transportation, commerce and trade, and everyday life. In order for them to perform as expected, they must be designed, constructed, maintained, and managed properly. Providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, Pavement Engineering: Principles …

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$119.95

Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties, Second Edition

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February 21, 2013

Author(s):

Abhijit Y. Dandekar

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A strong foundation in reservoir rock and fluid properties is the backbone of almost all the activities in the petroleum industry. Suitable for undergraduate students in petroleum engineering, Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties, Second Edition offers a well-balanced, in-depth treatment …

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$119.95

Rock Mechanics: An Introduction

Published:

January 18, 2013

Author(s):

Nagaratnam Sivakugan; Sanjay Kumar Shukla; Braja M. Das

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Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology, geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to anyone studying or working in civil, mining, …

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$64.95

Analytic Methods in Geomechanics

Published:

December 06, 2012

Author(s):

Kam-tim Chau

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A multidisciplinary field, encompassing both geophysics and civil engineering, geomechanics deals with the deformation and failure process in geomaterials such as soil and rock. Although powerful numerical tools have been developed, analytical solutions still play an important role in solving …

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$69.95

Craig's Soil Mechanics, Eighth Edition

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February 09, 2012

Author(s):

Jonathan Knappett; R.F. Craig

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Now in its eighth edition, this bestselling text continues to blend clarity of explanation with depth of coverage to present students with the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. From the foundations of the subject through to its application in practice, Craig’s Soil Mechanics provides an …

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$135.00

Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics, Second Edition

Published:

September 29, 2011

Author(s):

William G. Pariseau

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This comprehensive introduction to rock mechanics treats the basics of rock mechanics in a clear and straightforward manner and discusses important design problems in terms of the mechanics of materials. This extended second edition includes an additional chapter on rock bursts and bumps, a part on …

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$93.95

Geological Engineering

Published:

January 12, 2011

Author(s):

Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo; Mercedes Ferrer

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A thorough knowledge of geology is essential in the design and construction of infrastructures for transport, buildings and mining operations; while an understanding of geology is also crucial for those working in urban, territorial and environmental planning and in the prevention and mitigation of …

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$119.95

Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading, 2nd Edition

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January 05, 2011

Author(s):

Lymon C. Reese; William F. Van Impe

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The complexities of designing piles for lateral loads are manifold as there are many forces that are critical to the design of big structures such as bridges, offshore and waterfront structures and retaining walls. The loads on structures should be supported either horizontally or laterally or in …

PCK

$129.95

Soil Mechanics Fundamentals

Published:

December 14, 2010

Author(s):

Isao Ishibashi; Hemanta Hazarika

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While many introductory texts on soil mechanics are available, most are either lacking in their explanations of soil behavior or provide far too much information without cogent organization. More significantly, few of those texts go beyond memorization of equations and numbers to provide a …

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$83.95

Geomatics Engineering: A Practical Guide to Project Design

Published:

September 27, 2010

Author(s):

Clement Ogaja

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Traditionally, land surveyors experience years of struggle as they encounter the complexities of project planning and design processes in the course of professional employment or practice. Giving beginners a leg up and working professionals added experience, Geomatics Engineering: A Practical Guide …

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$109.95

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