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Contents Geotechnical Engineering ....................................3 Foundations & Piling ............................................8 Geomechanics ....................................................10 Georisk & Earthquake Engineering ....................11 Pavement Engineering........................................12 Page 20

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Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology ..........13 Soil Mechanics....................................................17 Dams & Hydraulic Engineering ..........................19 Mining Engineering/Tunnelling & Underground Engineering ..........................22

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Geotechnical Engineering New

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Earth Pressure and EarthRetaining Structures

Centrifuge Modelling for Civil Engineers

Third Edition Chris R.I. Clayton, Rick I. Woods, Andrew J. Bond, and Jarbas Milititsky This classic workbook has long been recognized as a comprehensive introduction to the mechanisms of earth pressure, and as a thorough guide to the design requirements for retaining structures. It has now been entirely restructured and revised, providing significantly more support to help non-specialists understand the geotechnical issues and supply background to uncertainty of parameters and partial factor issues that underpin recent codes such as Eurocode 7. It comprehensively covers the principles of the geotechnical design of gravity walls, embedded walls, and composite structures. Catalog no. K15200, May 2014, 608 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-5211-1 $59.95 / £35.00 Also available as an eBook

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Slope Stability Analysis and Stabilization New Methods and Insight, Second Edition

Gopal Madabhushi University of Cambridge, UK

This book on centrifuge modelling begins with the basics, then gradually moves on to methods and applications such as shallow foundations, retaining walls, and pile foundations. Its coverage proceeds to tackle increasingly more complex issues such as tunnelling beneath existing pile foundations and assessing the stability of buildings and their foundations following earthquakeinduced soil liquefaction. It addresses the use of modern imaging techniques, as well as data acquisition and modelling techniques. It also explains the necessary signal processing tools that are used to decipher centrifuge test data. Catalog no. Y117656, August 2014, c. 304 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-66824-8 $59.95 / £35.00

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Mechanics of Groundwater in Porous Media Muhammad I. Haque George Washington University, District of Columbia, USA

A number of methods currently exist for the analysis and design of slopes. This book provides a critical review of these, and offers more approaches for overcoming numerical non-convergence and the location of critical failure surfaces in two-dimensional and three-dimensional cases. It also addresses new concepts in three-dimensional stability analysis, finite element analysis, and the extension of slope stability problems to lateral earth pressure problems. It offers advice and design resources in the form of recommendations for analysis and design practice, design charts, and tables.

Maintaining a careful balance between mathematical rigor and the physical aspects of groundwater movement, this senior undergraduateand graduate-level environmental engineering text covers the topic from theory to practice. Avoiding unnecessary mathematical subtleties and oversimplifications of qualitative descriptions, the book assumes calculus knowledge generally acquired during the first two semesters at a university, while further developing the skills needed for the analysis of groundwater movement. Featuring numerous illustrations and worked examples, the text also makes an excellent professional reference for engineers, geologists, and hydrologists.

Catalog no. K18956, May 2014, 438 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-8283-5, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K19071, July 2014, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-8504-1, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Y. M. Cheng and C. K. Lau

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Geotechnical Engineering New

New

Fundamentals of Ground Engineering

Surface Wave Methods for Near-Surface Site Characterization

John Atkinson City University, UK

An unconventional study guide that serves up the key principles, theories, definitions, and analyses of geotechnical engineering in bite-sized pieces, this book contains brief—one or two pages per topic—snippets of information covering the geotechnical engineering component of a typical undergraduate course in civil engineering as well as some topics for advanced courses. Written in note form, it summarizes the basic principles and theories of soil mechanics, the procedures for creating a geotechnical model, and the common analyses for slopes, foundations, and walls. Catalog no. K21495, May 2014, 242 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4822-0617-3 $29.95 / £18.99 Also available as an eBook

Sebastiano Foti, Carlo G. Lai, Glenn J. Rix, and Claudio Strobbia This book provides a unified treatment of surface wave propagation, signal processing, inverse theory, and the testing protocols that form the basis of modern surface wave methods. The use of these tests has increased dramatically since the 1980s, but they are too often performed and interpreted in a variety of ways that are confusing. This book answers the pressing need for a guide to the basic principles as well as outlines a set of reliable, dependable, and accepted practices. It is written for geotechnical engineers, engineering seismologists, and geophysicists as well as academics in these fields. Catalog no. Y120200, August 2014, c. 490 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-67876-6, $145.00 / £90.00 Also available as an eBook

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New

Handbook of Geotechnical Investigation and Design Tables

Sustainable Practices in Geoenvironmental Engineering

Second Edition

Second Edition

Burt G. Look Geotechnical Practice Leader, Sinclair Knight Merz, Australia

This practical handbook of soil and rock properties addresses key issues relevant to common practice. It is intended primarily for practising geotechnical engineers working in investigation, assessment, and design, but also serves as a useful supplement to postgraduate courses. Packed with easy-to-apply data tables, this handy book evolved from the need to have a go-to quick reference with both breadth and depth of information to apply immediately to projects. The Second Edition is fully updated and contains revisions based on feedback from the first publication. Catalog no. K22651, February 2014, 418 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-138-00139-8 $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Raymond N. Yong, Catherine N. Mulligan, and Masaharu Fukue Since the publication of the first edition, there have been numerous developments in sustainability assessment tools and practices. This Second Edition has four new chapters regarding monitoring and assessment, more details on in situ and ex situ treatment technologies, and discussions on the mitigation of geodisasters. Additional sections have been added to discuss sustainability assessment protocols, industrial ecology methodologies, and the impact of the development of energy sources including shale gas exploration and tight oil recovery. All remaining chapters have been updated and expanded. Catalog no. K20386, September 2014, c. 552 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-8846-2, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering New

Logging the Chalk

Hydraulic Fill Manual

Rory N. Mortimore

For Dredging and Reclamation Works

ChalkRock Ltd., East Sussex, UK

Edited by

Based on years of knowledge, expertise, and data accumulated from logging over 3,000 onshore and offshore chalkcored boreholes, this first-ofits-kind text enables geologists and engineers to work from first principles to construct lithostratigraphies and define weathering boundaries for any geological or construction project. It covers chalk stratigraphy accordingly, illustrating both field and core sections to allow for a visual appreciation of the grades, variations, and flint bands. It also identifies key formations and marker beds as well as the best field sections for viewing them.

Jan van't Hoff Art Nooy van der Kolff

Catalog no. N11100, September 2014, c. 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4822-4671-1, $179.95 / £112.00

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., Papendrecht, The Netherlands

Ideal for clients, consultants, planners, contractors, and engineers involved in dredging and land reclamation projects, this thoroughly researched manual takes the reader through the development cycle of a hydraulic fill project step by step. In addition to explaining how to assess the potential of a borrow pit, how technical data is acquired and applied, and how to design the hydraulic fill mass, this book provides guidelines for quality control, with the ultimate goal of creating better-designed, more adequately specified, and less costly hydraulic fill projects. Catalog no. K14182, December 2012, 672 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-69844-3, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Geotechnics and Heritage Case Histories Edited by

Emilio Bilotta, Alessandro Flora, Stefania Lirer, and Carlo Viggiani University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy

This book is a collection of relevant case histories on the role of geotechnical engineering in the preservation of monuments and historic sites, as well as an addition to the proceedings of the two international symposia organized by the Technical Committee on the Preservation of Monuments and Historic Sites (TC19) in Napoli, Italy in 1994 and 2013. The contributions in this full-colour book provide proof of the significant role geotechnical engineering plays in the conservation of historic building and monuments. Catalog no. K20981, June 2013, 272 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00054-4, $139.00 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Geological Engineering Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Mercedes Ferrer Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Madrid

This extensively illustrated textbook is an essential guide for the development of integrated engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment. Covering topics such as site investigation, rock mechanics, and slope stability, the book provides a solid foundation in the basic concepts of soil mechanics and hydrogeology, while also including state-of-the-art applications. In addition to its superb academic features, the text contains practical information useful to professionals such as engineers, geologists, and those involved in the design and construction of foundations. Catalog no. SW3524, January 2011, 700 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-41352-7, $119.95 / £77.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering Offshore Geotechnical Engineering

Computational Modeling of Multiphase Geomaterials

Mark Randolph and Susan Gourvenec University of Western Australia, Perth

Due to fundamental differences in construction and installation techniques, offshore geotechnical engineering has grown as a specialty. The early chapters of this critical volume provide a brief overview of the marine environment, offshore site investigation techniques, and interpretation of soil behaviour. The book then examines the geotechnical design of piled foundations, shallow foundations, and anchoring systems. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the book also explores the design of mobile drilling rigs, pipelines, and geohazards. The final section covers general concepts surrounding design and reliability in the offshore environment. Catalog no. RU55596, March 2011, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-47744-4, $154.95 / £99.00

A Guide to Field Instrumentation in Geotechnics

Fusao Oka and Sayuri Kimoto Kyoto University, Japan

This book discusses how numerical methods play a very important role in geotechnical engineering and in the related activity of computational geotechnics, providing readers with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully tackle problems in geomechanics. It shows how numerical methods and constitutive modeling can help predict the behaviour of geomaterials such as soil and rock. Emphasizing viscoplasticity and water–soil coupling, the authors describe the constitutive modeling of soils for rate-dependent behaviour, strain localization, multiphase theory, and applications in the context of large deformations. Catalog no. Y132935, July 2012, 410 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-80927-6 $135.95 / £84.00 Also available as an eBook

Groundwater Lowering in Construction

Principles, Installation and Reading

A Practical Guide to Dewatering, Second Edition

Richard Bassett

Martin Preene

itmsoil, UK

Golder Associates, UK

This book deals with the conceptual philosophy behind the use of instruments, and systematically covers their practical use. It is divided into displacement dominated systems and stress recording systems, discusses the limitations and underlying theory of data assessment and presentation, and provides relevant background material on theoretical soil mechanics. Relevant advanced electronic techniques, such as laser scanning in surveying and fibre-optics, are included, and communication and data recovery systems are examined. The book makes an ideal professional reference or textbook for courses focused on instrumentation.

This popular reference covers the design, construction, and environmental management of groundwater control and dewatering works for construction projects. Written for practising construction professionals— including engineers, geologists, and hydrogeologists—and postgraduate students, the book is well illustrated with case studies. Updated to reflect considerable developments in environmental management practices and groundwater control regulations, this latest edition contains new chapters on permanent dewatering systems and groundwater cutoff walls, plus significantly revised coverage of other dewatering systems, environmental impacts, and the design of groundwater lowering systems.

Catalog no. Y119620, December 2011, 232 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-67537-6, $154.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

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Catalog no. Y117672, August 2012, 673 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66837-8, $169.95 / £105.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Slope Analysis Robin Chowdhury and Phil Flentje University of Wollongong, Australia

Gautam Bhattacharya Bengal Engineering and Science University, India

This updated version of Slope Analysis provides an overview of the last 30 years of slope engineering. Its multidisciplinary theme and chapters on seismic effects, probabilistic approaches, and reliability analyses reflect the distinctive style of the original. Topics include: slope performance, mechanisms of instability, requirements for modeling and analysis, and techniques for observation and modeling. Methods for assessing landslide susceptibility, hazard, and risk are also explored, along with the relevance of geotechnical slope analysis in the context of climate change scenarios. Numerous examples support the theories. Catalog no. SW9740, November 2009, 738 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46974-6, $210.00 / £133.00 Also available as an eBook

Geosystems Design Rules and Applications Edited by

Adam Bezuijen and E.W. Vastenburg Deltares, Delft, the Netherlands

Geotextile-encapsulated sand elements are relatively new, and the number of applications is growing. Compared to construction methods with quarry stone, geotextile sand-filled element applications can add considerable operational advantages to the execution of marine works as well as attractive financial opportunities. In this book, four types of geotextile sand elements are distinguished: geo-bags, geo-mattresses, geotextile tubes, and geotextile containers. The text is an essential reference for professionals and academics interested in river and coastal engineering, but aims also at those interested in geotechnical engineering. Catalog no. K14926, November 2012, 164 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62148-9, $82.95 / £51.99 Also available as an eBook

Plaxis Introductory Student Pack and Tutorial Manual 2010 Edited by

R.B.J. Brinkgreve Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

W.M. Swolfs and E. Engin PLAXIS bv, Delft, The Netherlands

The Student Pack contains the introductory versions of PLAXIS 2D and 3D software. PLAXIS software is based on the finite element method and intended for geotechnical analyses of deformation and stability of soil structures as well as groundwater flow. It is used for excavations, foundations, embankments, and tunnels. Though the lessons in the Tutorial Manual cover a wide range of practical applications, the book is intended to help new users become familiar with PLAXIS. Therefore, the lessons should not be used as a basis for practical projects. Catalog no. K14665, December 2011, 116 pp. Pack - Book and CD, ISBN: 978-90-76016-10-8 $43.95 / £28.99

Infrastructure Health in Civil Engineering Theory and Components Mohammed M. Ettouney Weidlinger Associates Inc. New York, USA

Sreenivas Alampalli NYSDOT, Albany, New York, USA

Understanding engineering structural health is vital for making informative decisions in maintaining and renewing infrastructure to meet increasing demands. This two-volume set explains the importance of linking decision making to damage identification and structural modeling. It examines the process of addressing and maintaining structural health, including measurements, structural identification, and damage identification. It also discusses the theoretical and practical issues involved for each aspect. Emphasizing state-of-the-art practices as well as future directions, the text features numerous case studies and current techniques in sensing and sensor utilization. Catalog no. 2040, September 2011, 624 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-2040-8, $189.95 / £121.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering

Foundations & Piling

Advanced Rail Geotechnology – Ballasted Track

New

Buddhima Indraratna and Wadud Salim

Paolo Croce and Giuseppe Modoni

University of Wollongong, Australia

University of Cassino, Italy

Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn

University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Jet Grouting Technology, Design and Control

Alessandro Flora

This book provides detailed information on the strength, deformation, and degradation aspects of fresh and recycled ballast under monotonic, cyclic, and impact loading using innovative geotechnical testing devices. It presents a new stress-strain constitutive model for ballast incorporating particle breakage, complete with mathematical formulations and numerical models validated through experimental evidence and field trials. It also describes the effectiveness of various commercially available geosynthetics for enhancing track drainage and stability, and examines track design and its effect on particle degradation, fouling, and drainage.

Jet grouting is a highly versatile soil improvement technique used in civil engineering. It provides support for foundations, underpinning, earth retaining structures, and tunnelling, as well as waterproofing. Entirely devoted to the role of jet grouting—including its design methods, technical issues, equipment, control procedures, and applications—this book discusses the technique’s possible effects on different soils while exploring its advantages, drawbacks, and recent advances. Illustrated with relevant case studies, the text is primarily suited to professionals and practitioners, though also useful to researchers and graduate students.

Catalog no. K13122, March 2011, 432 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66957-3, $159.95 / £100.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. Y136059, February 2014, 302 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-52640-1, $129.95 / £80.00 Also available as an eBook

Decoding Eurocode 7

Theory and Practice of Pile Foundations

Andrew Bond Geocentrix Ltd, UK

Wei Dong Guo

Andrew Harris

University of Wollongong, Australia

Tony Gee and Partners, UK

Invaluable for practitioners as well as high-level students and researchers working in geotechnical fields, this book provides a detailed examination of Eurocode 7 Parts 1 and 2 as well as an overview of the associated European and international standards. The detail of the code is set out in summary tables and diagrams. Extensive, fully annotated, worked examples are used to demonstrate how to apply the code to real designs. Flow diagrams explain how reliability is introduced into design and mind maps gather related information into a coherent framework. Catalog no. RU46954, August 2008, 616 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-40948-3, $146.95 / £93.00

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This book explores a range of issues related to pile design, presenting economical and efficient solutions and demonstrating them through realworld examples. Coverage includes nonlinear response of single piles to vertical or torsional loading and to cyclic lateral loading, as well as prediction of nonlinear response of lateral pile groups, vertically loaded pile groups, and the design of slope stabilizing piles. This is a valuable resource for students of geotechnical engineering taking courses in foundations, as well as a vital tool for engineers designing pile foundations. Catalog no. Y132940, November 2012, 576 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-80933-7, $135.95 / £84.00 Also available as an eBook

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Foundations & Piling Ground Improvement Third Edition Edited by

Klaus Kirsch

New

Pile Design and Construction Practice Sixth Edition

Germany

Michael Tomlinson

Alan Bell

Retired Consulting Engineer, UK

Keller Group plc, UK

John Woodward

This practical and established guide to ground improvement, written by acknowledged experts, covers the major ground improvement techniques currently used worldwide and reflects recent improvements in productivity and control. The chapters are fully updated, including advancements in equipment and methods since the second edition. An introductory chapter widens the view with notes on the special techniques of ground freezing and compaction by blasting, and on the emerging issue of the impact of improvement techniques on carbon emissions. The methods described are well illustrated with relevant case histories.

Consulting Engineer, UK

Catalog no. Y111712, November 2012, 511 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-59921-4, $199.95 / £126.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K20573, September 2014, c. 550 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-9263-6, $199.95 / £120.00 Also available as an eBook

The Foundation Engineering Handbook

The Deep Mixing Method

Second Edition Edited by

Manjriker Gunaratne University of South Florida, Tampa, USA

Presenting both classical and state-of-the-art design and analysis techniques for earthen structures, this book provides the fundamentals of foundation engineering. The new edition includes analytical techniques to solve geotechnical problems associated with unsaturated soils and transient groundwater flow, extended coverage on computer-oriented numerical design techniques of combined footings, and extensive updates to the existing chapters. It also addresses isolated and shallow footings, retaining structures, and modern methods of pile construction monitoring, as well as stability analysis and ground improvement methods. Catalog no. K14164, November 2013, 727 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9277-0, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

This international piling handbook details current types of pile, piling equipment, and methods. It includes calculations of the resistance of piles to compressive loads, pile groups under compressive loading, piled foundations for resisting uplift and lateral loading, and the structural design of piles and pile groups. Marine structures, durability of piled foundations, ground investigations, and pile testing are also covered and supplemented with miscellaneous exercises. This edition has been fully updated to apply the latest structural Eurocodes, along with active British Standards.

Masaki Kitazume Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Masaaki Terashi Geotechnical Consultant, Setagaya-ku, Japan

The deep mixing method is a deep in situ soil stabilization technique using cement and/or lime as a stabilizing agent. Due to its wide applicability and high efficacy, the method has become increasingly popular throughout the world. This book presents the current state of the art of the deep mixing method, exploring the latest technologies and research activities, as well as advancements in machinery, design, construction technology, and quality control and assurance. The text is a useful reference tool for engineers and researchers involved in ground improvement. Catalog no. K16830, February 2013, 436 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00005-6, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Foundations & Piling Piles and Pile Foundations

Geomechanics Analytic Methods in Geomechanics

Carlo Viggiani and Gianpiero Russo University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Alessandro Mandolini Second University of Napoli, Italy

Traditionally, piled foundations are designed using empirical methods such as the capacity-based approach. However, in recent years, the analysis of pile groups and piled rafts has undergone substantial development in light of new research and enhanced clarification of the mechanisms for the interactions between piles, soil, and rafts or caps. This book provides an overview of the latest piled foundation design practices, under both vertical and horizontal loads. It also explores recent advances in the analysis and design of piled rafts. Catalog no. Y100299, September 2011, 296 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-49066-5, $154.95 / £99.00

Rapid Load Testing on Piles

Kam-tim Chau Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Bringing together a range of areas including tensor analysis, elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, and viscoelasticity, this book is an indispensable guide to the fundamentals of geomechanics. It provides explanations of each subject area, using a step-by-step process with numerous worked examples. The more advanced material, such as 2D elasticity and application of J-integral to model slipping slopes, supplies a gateway into understanding the latest research results and applying them to practical problems. The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals and researchers. Catalog no. K15396, December 2012, 457 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-5585-3 $73.95 / £41.99 Also available as an eBook

Interpretation Guidelines Paul Holscher Deltares, Delft, The Netherlands

Henk Brassinga City of Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Michael Brown University of Dundee, UK

Peter Middendorp Allnamics, The Hague, The Netherlands

Maarten Profittlich Fugro Engineers, The Netherlands

Frits A. van Tol Delft University of Technology and Deltares, The Netherlands

Constitutive Modeling of Geomaterials Principles and Applications Teruo Nakai Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

A rapid load test (RLT), developed to determine initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative for a static load test. However, application of RLTs has been hampered by uncertainty about the interpretation of results. This book provides clear guidance on the available analysis techniques and their reliability. The guidelines presented are related to an international standard drawn up by CEN and can be used for the straightforward interpretation of RLT results, as well as interpretation with additional background on the possibilities and limitations.

Written by a seasoned geotechnical engineer, this book presents a simple and unified approach to modeling various features of geomaterials in general stress systems. It not only covers recent methods and models but also uses real test data to prove their reliability. The author first explains the ideas and formulations for modeling soil features in one-dimensional conditions and then extends the one-dimensional models to three-dimensional ones using the tij concept. He also illustrates the numerical simulations of typical geotechnical problems and the corresponding model tests.

Catalog no. K14100, October 2011, 118 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-69520-6, $119.95 / £77.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. Y104391, July 2012, 374 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-55726-9, $135.95 / £84.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geomechanics Particulate Discrete Element Modelling A Geomechanics Perspective Catherine O'Sullivan Imperial College, London, UK

Particulate discrete element analysis is becoming increasingly popular for research in geomechanics as well as geology, chemical engineering, powder technology, petroleum engineering, and in studying the physics of granular materials. With increased computing power, practising engineers are also becoming more interested in using this technology for analysis in industrial applications. The first single work on discrete element modeling (DEM), this book presents a theoretical overview of DEM as well as practical guidance on running DEM simulations and interpreting DEM simulation data with a geomechanics slant. Catalog no. Y100263, April 2011, 576 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-49036-8, $154.95 / £99.00

Georisk & Earthquake Engineering New

Risk and Reliability in Geotechnical Engineering Third Edition Edited by

Kok-Kwang Phoon National University of Singapore

Jianye Ching National Taiwan University, Taipei

This Third Edition makes reliability-based design methodologies more accessible to practitioners and researchers by presenting soil statistics which are necessary inputs. It presents all the need-to-know information for a non-specialist to calculate and interpret the reliability index and risk of geotechnical structures in a realistic and robust way. It offers simple calculation tools for reliability and risk analyses, illustrates with how-to examples, and provides a compendium of soil statistics. Catalog no. K22527, January 2015, c. 576 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4822-2721-5, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

The Main Tests

Changes in Flood Risk in Europe

Fernando Schnaid

Edited by

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz

In Situ Testing in Geomechanics

Demanding a thorough knowledge of material behaviour and numerical modelling, site characterisation and in situ test interpretation are no longer just basic empirical recommendations. Giving a critical appraisal of the understanding and assessment of the stress-strain-time and strength characteristics of geomaterials, this book explores new interpretation methods for measuring properties of a variety of soil formations. Catalog no. RU43944, December 2008, 352 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-43386-0 $65.95 / £36.99

Research Centre of Agricultural and Forest Environment, Poznan, Poland

Floods are the most prevalent natural hazard in Europe, despite a long history of flood defence measures. Has flood risk increased in Europe? How, where, and why? Are climate change impacts apparent? Do socio-economic trends and associated land use and land cover change contribute to risk? Specific aspects of flood risk change across Europe, national and regional perspectives, detection and attribution of change, the re-insurer’s view point, historical floods, and future projections of flood risk, are considered in this essential text. Catalog no. K15192, April 2012, 544 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-62189-2 $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Georisk & Earthquake Engineering Fundamentals of Glacier Dynamics Second Edition C.J. van der Veen

Pavement Engineering Pavement Engineering Principles and Practice, Second Edition

University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA

Rajib B. Mallick and Tahar El-Korchi

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report (2007) acknowledged that current ice sheet models do not adequately treat the dynamic response of ice sheets to climate change. This Second Edition addresses these issues through the addition of new chapters covering glacier instabilities, the interpretation of observations, ice sheets and sea level, and glacier mass balance. The text also provides the necessary background and theoretical foundation for developing more realistic ice sheet models, which is essential for better data integration and model development.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Catalog no. K11603, March 2013, 403 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3566-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Seismic Design of Steel Structures Victor Gioncu Politehnica University, Timisoara, Romania

Federico Mazzolani

This book covers a wide range of topics in asphalt and concrete pavements, from soil preparation and structural design to life-cycle costing and economic analysis. This edition includes updates in all chapters and two new chapters on emerging topics becoming universally important: sustainable pavement engineering and environmental mitigation in transportation projects. It also contains new examples and figures with more informative schematics as well as helpful photographs. The text discusses relevant issues and recently developed techniques and guidelines for practical problems that engineers regularly encounter. Catalog no. K13237, March 2013, 694 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7035-8, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance

University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy

Second Edition

Observation and research into the performance of steel structures during recent large earthquakes, such as those in Mexico City, Loma Prieta, Northridge, and Kobe, has produced some very interesting results, not least in emphasizing differences in the seismic effects of near-source and farsource earthquakes. This book presents a critical review of the huge amount of technical information generated from these observations. The authors consider all types of steel structures and present a new philosophy for effective and safe design.

Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA

Catalog no. RT42630, November 2013, 525 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-24263-9, $180.00 / £90.00 Also available as an eBook

Norbert J. Delatte This book addresses the design, construction, and performance of concrete pavements. It sets out best practices for the construction of economical, long-life concrete pavement by engineers in the public and private sectors. It also outlines first alternatives for concrete pavement solutions, and identifies their performance and behaviour parameters. The text addresses materials selection and mix design as well as pavement construction. It emphasizes the coherence of these three elements: materials, design, and construction, and covers highways, airport, industrial, and light-duty pavements. Catalog no. K16678, May 2014, 445 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7510-3, $139.95 / £90.00 Also available as an eBook

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Pavement Engineering New

Highway Engineering Pavements, Materials and Control of Quality Athanassios Nikolaides Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

This comprehensive textbook covers all aspects of pavement engineering. The content takes into account new developments and includes not only all recently completed European norms in the subject, but all related and revised American standards as well (ASTM and AASHTO). The book is derived from the authors’ experience working as a teacher, researcher, and consultant in Europe and abroad, publishing scientific papers, and participating in international conferences and various technical committees, over the last 30 years. Catalog no. K16874, November 2014, c. 856 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-7996-5, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Stone Matrix Asphalt

Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology New

Fractured Rock Hydrogeology Edited by

John M. Sharp University of Texas, Austin, USA

This volume deals with the evolution of thought and practice in the area of fractured rock hydrogeology that was commonly ignored, but has proven critical for water resources and geotechnical design as well as for planning waste repositories. The key issues discussed in this volume include: the importance of the weathering profile, the difficulty in scaling fractured rock hydraulic parameters, how to deal with sparse data and with proxy data, and how to make reliable estimates of future behaviour in such systems. Catalog no. K22827, June 2014, 408 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00159-6, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Theory and Practice

Rock Fall Engineering

Krzysztof Blazejowski

Duncan C. Wyllie

Transportation Engineering Consultant, Jozefow, Poland

Wyllie & Norrish Rock Engineers Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Drawing from the author’s notable expertise, this book presents the history, materials, requirements, properties, and applications of stone matrix asphalt (SMA). Detailing the requirements and materials for the mix, including asphalt cement, aggregates, and stabilizers, the author discusses design processes and implementation, alternative design methods, best practices, and production processes both in the U.S. and abroad. The book covers issues specific to the mix, such as permanent deformation and fatigue resistance, as well as special applications of SMA, including in-bridge deck surfacing, airfields, and runways. Catalog no. K11037, November 2010, 343 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1971-5, $154.95 / £98.00 Also available as an eBook

Rock falls can be a public safety issue. This book provides comprehensive information on the identification of these hazards related to geology, climate, topography, and the design and construction of protection structures. It sets out the theoretical background to rock fall behaviour in terms of impact and trajectory phases of rock falls, and applies this to the modelling of falls and the design of high impact energy capacity attenuator fences. The theory is supported by information from five carefully documented rock fall case studies. Catalog no. K22180, August 2014, c. 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4822-1997-5, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties

New

A Pictorial Guide to Metamorphic Rocks in the Field

Second Edition Abhijit Y. Dandekar

Kurt Hollocher Union College, Schenectady, New York, USA

This book is an illustrative introduction to metamorphic rocks as seen in the field, designed for advanced high school to graduate-level earth science and geology students to jump-start their observational skills. In addition to photographs of rocks in the field, there are numerous line diagrams and examples of metamorphic features shown in thin section. The thin section photos are all at a scale and in a context that can be related to views seen in the field through a hand lens. Catalog no. K23482, September 2014, c. 322 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-138-02630-8 $49.95 / £31.99

New

Microcracking in Rock as Acoustic Emission Tsuyoshi Ishida

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA

This text reveals the importance of understanding rock and fluid properties in petroleum engineering. Along with new practice problems and detailed solved examples, this edition covers Stone II three-phase relative permeability model, unconventional oil and gas resources, low salinity water injection, saturated reservoirs and production trends of five reservoir fluids, impact of mud filtrate invasion and heavy organics on samples, and flow assurance problems due to solid components of petroleum. It also offers better plots for determining oil and water Corey exponents from relative permeability data. Catalog no. K13547, February 2013, 544 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7636-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

Rock Engineering Design Properties and Applications of Sound Level

Kyoto University, Japan

Harsha Vardhan

Joseph Labuz

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, India

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA

Rajesh Kumar Bayar

Intended for geologists, geophysicists, and mining, petroleum, and civil engineers dealing with rock stress and rock damage processes, this book provides a basis to interpret acoustic emission (AE) as damage processes in stressed rock, with applications to stress measurements, size effects, source mechanisms, and fracture mechanics. Basic features of an AE monitoring system are covered, with some background on the sensor, pre-amplifier, and data acquisition. Several examples of AE monitoring include both lab and field applications ranging from element testing to hydraulic fracturing. Catalog no. K14196, December 2014, c. 250 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62094-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Higher College of Technology, Muscat, Oman

Physico-mechanical rock properties are significant in all operational mining activities. This book evaluates rock properties by using empirical equations and soft computing techniques. It predicts various physicomechanical properties such as uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), Schmidt rebound number (SRN), dry density, P-wave velocity (Vp), tensile strength (TS), Young’s modulus (E), and percentage porosity (n) using multiple regression and artificial neural network (MLP and RBF) techniques, taking drill bit speed, penetration rate, drill bit diameter, and equivalent sound level produced during drilling as input parameters. Catalog no. K18963, August 2013, 168 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-8295-8, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology Rock Mechanics An Introduction Nagaratnam Sivakugan James Cook University, Queensland, Australia

Sanjay Kumar Shukla Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

Braja M. Das California State University, Sacramento, USA

An understanding of rock mechanics is fundamental to a number of civil engineering applications, including tunnelling, foundation engineering, slope stabilization, and mining. Covering the principles of rock mechanics in a simple, accessible manner for those with little or no background, this book is the ideal introduction to the subject. Outlining the basis of rock mechanics and the relevant aspects of engineering geology, this text is an excellent starting point for advanced undergraduates and graduate students focusing on geotechnical, geological, and civil engineering. Catalog no. Y132930, January 2013, 254 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-80923-8, $67.95 / £41.99 Also available as an eBook

Practical Engineering Geology Steve Hencher University of Leeds, UK

Covering a range of roles and challenges that face an engineering geologist, author Steve Hencher outlines the fundamental role of engineering geology in civil engineering projects and assesses the various tools that an engineering geologist brings to such a project. The book is illustrated with a number of case studies and provides reference tables of parameters and properties. This is an ideal reference for practising engineering geologists and graduate-level students of engineering geology. Catalog no. RU54403, January 2012, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46908-1, $199.95 / £126.00 Catalog no. RU54405, January 2012, 464 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-46909-8 $83.95 / £46.99 Also available as an eBook

Gravity and Magnetic Methods for Geological Studies Principles, Integrated Exploration and Plate Tectonics Dinesh C. Mishra National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India

Written in an easy and accessible style with a wealth of illustrations and tables, this comprehensive reference on geological studies, in particular on the tectonics of plates, consists of two parts. The first part describes the basic principles and methodology of the gravity and magnetic methods of geophysical exploration with global examples. The second part is dedicated to the Indian continent and deals with the application of geological data, integrated with other geophysical and geological information. As a whole, the volume is intended for scientists, engineers, and advanced students in geosciences and related disciplines. Catalog no. K13660, November 2011, 958 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-68420-0, $273.00 / £174.00

True Triaxial Testing of Rocks Edited by

Marek Kwasniewski Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

Xiaochun Li Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan

Manabu Takahashi Geological Survey of Japan, Tsukuba

This book is a guide on how to perform laboratory tests and use existing data for solving practical rock engineering design and operating problems. It presents recent developments and a thorough review of milestones in the field. It addresses all aspects of true axial testing, including true triaxial testing techniques and procedures, test results, strength, deformability, failure mode, permeability, acoustic emission, elastic wave velocity, constitutive laws, failure criteria, and geoengineering and geoscience applications. Catalog no. K13759, August 2012, 384 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-68723-2, $125.95 / £81.00 Also available as an eBook

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Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology Advances in Rock Dynamics and Applications Edited by

Yingxin Zhou Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Singapore

Jian Zhao École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Laboratoire de Mécanique des Roches (LMR), Switzerland

This book covers many different aspects of rock dynamics and engineering applications, including dynamic testing methods, Hopkinson pressure bar techniques, analytical methods for rock fracture dynamic and wave propagation in jointed rock masses, failure mechanism of rock under dynamic load, FEM and DEM modeling of rock dynamic failure, manifold and other advanced numerical techniques for discontinuous dynamic computations, explosion loading, and tunnel support subjected to dynamic loads and failure. Catalog no. K12657, May 2011, 500 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-61351-4, $164.95 / £106.00 Also available as an eBook

Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics

Rock Engineering Design Xia-Ting Feng Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Wuhan

John A. Hudson Imperial College, London, UK

A practical guide on new rock engineering design methodologies, this book covers recent advances in site investigation techniques, computing, and access to information and monitoring, as well as the current emphasis on safety, accountability, and sustainability. It introduces an up-to-date approach for the design of all types of rock engineering projects, both surface and underground. The authors provide guidance on the modelling to support design and include a procedure for technical auditing the modelling and design together with the related protocol sheets. Catalog no. K12495, July 2011, 468 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-60356-0, $129.95 / £84.00 Also available as an eBook

Foundations of Engineering Geology

Second Edition

Third Edition

William G. Pariseau

Tony Waltham Nottingham Trent University, UK

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Developed for a complete class in rock engineering, this Second Edition uniquely combines the design of surface and underground rock excavations. Explanatory and illustrative in character, this volume is suited for courses in rock mechanics, rock engineering, and geological engineering design for undergraduate and first-year graduate students in mining, civil engineering, and applied earth sciences. Moreover, it forms a good introduction to the subject of rock mechanics for earth scientists and engineers from other disciplines. Catalog no. K13049, September 2011, 698 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-89339-8, $98.95 / £62.99 Also available as an eBook

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Now in full colour, the Third Edition of this well-established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread with a careful mix of text and diagrams, and with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks. This edition is comprehensively updated and covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering. Catalog no. RU54661, April 2009, 104 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-46960-9 $34.95 / £20.99

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Soil Mechanics Craig's Soil Mechanics Eighth Edition Jonathan Knappett and R.F. Craig University of Dundee, UK

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, this book provides an indispensable companion to undergraduate courses and beyond. Catalog no. Y105175, February 2012, 584 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-56125-9, $139.95 / £89.00 Catalog no. Y105176, February 2012, 584 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-56126-6 $62.95 / £33.99 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnics of Organic Soils and Peat

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Soil-Structure Interaction using Computer and Material Models Chandrakant S. Desai University of Arizona, Tucson, USA

Musharraf Zaman University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

This book provides readers with a comprehensive treatment of computer methods and constitutive models that they can use for teaching, research, and solving a wide range of practical problems in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics. It discusses factors such as in situ conditions; elastic, plastic, and creep deformations; stress path; volume change; existence of fluids (water); non-homogeneities; inherent and induced discontinuities or microcracking leading to softening and failure; and types of loading such as static, repetitive, and dynamic. Catalog no. K15045, November 2013, 638 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-1560-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Bujang B.K. Huat University Putra Malaysia, Selangor

Arun Prasad Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi

Advanced Soil Mechanics Fourth Edition

Afshin Asadi

Braja M. Das

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia

California State University, Sacramento, USA

Sina Kazemian Islamic Azad University, Bojnourd, Iran and Payame Noor University, Iran

Written by renowned experts in this field, this book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of peat land, especially with regard to its geotechnical engineering properties. It discusses the geotechnical properties and mechanical behaviour of organic soils and peat, and covers device-suitable design parameters and construction techniques applicable to these conditions. The book also includes techniques for evaluating parameters and details construction methods and techniques for improving their engineering behaviour. Catalog no. K16560, February 2014, 250 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-65941-3, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

This Fourth Edition of a bestseller includes new sections on the AASHTO soil classification system and soil compaction as well as several recently developed empirical relationships for estimation of maximum dry unit weight based on compaction energy. It covers the procedures to estimate stress and displacement based on the theory of elasticity for place strain and three-dimensional cases and adds solutions for the determination of vertical stress due to various loading conditions on Westergaard-type material. Several new example problems have been added to every chapter. Catalog no. Y133841, November 2013, 634 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-50665-6, $99.95 / £60.00 Also available as an eBook

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Soil Mechanics Soil Mechanics Concepts and Applications, Third Edition William Powrie University of Southampton, UK

This is a rigorous and up-todate textbook covering the soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering topics typically included in a university course. It encourages students to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of soil mechanics by building a robust and adaptable framework of ideas to support and accommodate the analytical tools needed to solve the more complex problems that confront the practising geotechnical engineer. Catalog no. K15199, December 2013, 682 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-5209-8 $64.95 / £39.99 Also available as an eBook

Design and Performance of Embankments on Very Soft Soils

Handbook of Tropical Residual Soils Engineering Edited by

Bujang B.K. Huat University of Putra Malaysia, Serdang

David G. Toll University of Durham, UK

Arun Prasad Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India

Since most foundations, excavations, and embankments are built on tropical soils, and as residual soils are often used as construction materials, it is vital that the properties and peculiarities of tropical residual soils are well understood. This handbook is a complete reference for engineers working in soil and foundation engineering in tropical areas. Many aspects of tropical residual soils are discussed, including a range of engineering applications. Region- and country-specific sections are included, which examine typical characteristics and soil conditions. Catalog no. K00093, May 2012, 536 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-45731-6, $184.95 / £118.00 Also available as an eBook

Environmental Soil Properties and Behaviour Raymond N. Yong

Márcio de Souza S. Almeida

North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Programa de Engenharia Civil, COPPE-UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Masashi Nakano University of Tokyo, Japan

Maria Esther Soares Marques

Roland Pusch

Instituto Militar de Engenharia (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A compilation of practical knowledge and new technologies, this book discusses all phases of design and construction processes, from the first investigation step to the monitoring of constructed work. It presents the development concepts necessary for the project stages and details the construction methods, displacement estimations, stability analyses, monitoring, and various other aspects involved. The authors highlight the application of geosynthetics as a tool to improve the stability of soft soils and embankments and include tables and practical data for many geographic areas. Catalog no. K16505, September 2013, 228 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-65779-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Sweco Infrastructure AB, Norrköping, Sweden

This book examines changes in soil properties and behaviour caused by short- and long-term stresses from anthropogenic activities and environmental forces. Introducing new concepts of soil behaviour, soil maturation, and soil functionality, it integrates soil physics, soil chemistry, and soil mechanics as vital factors in soil engineering; focuses on the use of soil as an environmental tool for management and containment of toxic and hazardous waste materials; and emphasizes the impact of ageing and weathering processes and soil contamination on the properties and behaviour of soils. Catalog no. K12014, March 2012, 455 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4529-5, $125.95 / £81.00 Also available as an eBook

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Soil Mechanics Mechanics of Residual Soils Second Edition Edited by

Geoffrey E. Blight University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Eng Choon Leong Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Written by renowned experts, this Second Edition of a bestseller is extensively revised and augmented to bring it completely up to date, adding significantly to the sections on unsaturated soil mechanics and to the range and number of instructive case histories. It also includes new sections on pedocretes, dispersive soils, and karst. The theoretical treatment discussed is illustrated with case histories, real test examples, experimental results, and photographs. Catalog no. K14870, May 2012, 392 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62120-5, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Historical Agriculture and Soil Erosion in the Upper Mississippi Valley Hill Country Stanley W. Trimble University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Based on field surveys, comparative records, and the author's expertise, this volume uses maps, diagrams, and photographs to illustrate how an initially simple alteration of land cover can set off a train of unanticipated changes to runoff, erosion, and sedimentation processes that spread through a landscape over decades. This story of what occurred in the Upper Mississippi Valley Hill Country raises questions about how (or if) people can be alerted early to their potential for environmental disturbance, but also for learning and adopting restorative practices. Catalog no. K15388, November 2012, 290 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5574-7, $93.95 / £59.99 Also available as an eBook

Dams & Hydraulic Engineering Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Geotechnical Practice

New

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams

Geoffrey E Blight

Second Edition

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Robin Fell, Patrick MacGregor, David Stapledon, Graeme Bell, and Mark Foster

There are other books on unsaturated soil mechanics, but this book is different. In most climatic zones, rainfall varies during the year and the depth of the water table varies sympathetically. In applying unsaturated soil mechanics in practice, it is therefore important to realize and allow for the probability that soil will, either seasonally or occasionally, pass from the unsaturated to the saturated state and even from unsaturation to dryness. This is the only book that looks specifically at this essential practical aspect. Catalog no. K14865, July 2013, 640 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62118-2, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

This revised and expanded Second Edition offers a practical and comprehensive look at the geotechnical and geological aspects of dam engineering from the preliminary investigation phase to the detailed design and construction phases. It includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping, and addresses the review and assessment of existing dams. The text makes an ideal reference for dam engineers and geologists while providing university students with valuable insight into real-world processes and applications. Catalog no. K16888, October 2014, c. 912 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00008-7, $259.95 / £165.00 Also available as an eBook

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Dams & Hydraulic Engineering New

New

Debris Flow

Numerical Modeling of AAR

Mechanics, Prediction and Countermeasures, Second Edition

Victor Saouma University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

Tamotsu Takahashi

This reference book presents the theory and methodology to conduct a finite element assessment of concrete structures subjected to chemically induced volumetric expansion in general and alkali aggregate reaction in particular. Catalog no. K15981, February 2014, 324 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-63697-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Kyoto University, Japan

This book on debris flow discusses fundamental mechanical characteristics, including flow characteristics, type classification, mechanics, occurrence and development, fully developed flow, and deposition processes. It presents applications of the theories in computer simulations of real disasters. This Second Edition covers debris flow controlling structures, design effectiveness and performance, and soft countermeasure problems, as well as includes a new chapter on sediment runoff models. An excellent textbook for graduate-level courses, the book is also recommended for professionals working on the mechanics and countermeasures of debris flow. Catalog no. K16882, March 2014, 572 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00007-0, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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New

Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures

Design of Hydraulic Gates Second Edition Paulo C.F. Erbisti Consulting Engineer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Second Edition Ljubomir Tanchev The wealth of experience gained by the author over the course of 35 years of research and practice is incorporated in this richly illustrated, wholly revised, and significantly expanded Second Edition. Intended for senior students, researchers, and professionals in civil, hydraulic, and environmental engineering and dam construction and exploitation, this work offers the most comprehensive overview of dams and appurtenant hydraulic structures available on the market. It treats the entire life span of dams and other related structures from design and construction through surveillance, maintenance, and reconstruction. Catalog no. K16880, March 2014, 1116 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00006-3, $299.95 / £191.00 Also available as an eBook

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This book covers the principal aspects of the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of hydraulic gates. It provides an in-depth analysis of gate type selection and limits of use, as well as estimates weight and considers operative forces, hoisting systems, design of structure, support elements, seals, and hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces. It discusses inflatable gates and fuse gates, adds new chapters on intake gates and intake trash racks, and includes worked examples, drawings, and photographs to illustrate the concepts and methods involved. Catalog no. K16559, May 2014, 442 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-65939-0, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Dams & Hydraulic Engineering Small Dams Planning, Construction and Maintenance Barry Lewis Dam Consultant, Melbourne, Australia

This book is a practical guide to determining catchment yield and the amount of water required in a dam. It also advises on working with engineers and contractors, and outlines the causes of dam failures and how to remedy problems quickly. It further covers relevant legislation, as well as environmental and ecological issues from a global perspective, with explicit references to various countries around the world. The text is an invaluable resource for agencies, contractors, engineers, and anyone who owns or plans to own a dam. Catalog no. K14817, November 2013, 210 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62111-3, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Specialty Construction Techniques for Dam and Levee Remediation Edited by

Donald A. Bruce Geosystems L.P., USA

This book presents the state of practice in dam and levee remediation as it relates to the use of specialty geotechnical construction techniques, such as anchors, grouting, cutoff (diaphragm) walls, and deep mixing. Presenting recent US case studies, it focuses on the actual construction processes, describing design and performance aspects of remediation where appropriate. The book also provides a comprehensive guide to dam and levee instrumentation. Examining the theory and practice of contemporary remedial techniques, the text offers knowledge and inspiration applicable to readers in North America and around the world. Catalog no. Y112416, September 2012, 447 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-78194-7, $174.95 / £105.00 Also available as an eBook

Quay Walls Second Edition Edited by

J.G. de Gijt CURNET, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

M.L. Broeken

Reservoir Sediment Management Sahnaz Tigrek Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

This book provides essential knowledge for the planning, design, execution, and maintenance of quay walls, plus general information about historic developments and lessons gained from observation of ports in various countries. Technical chapters are followed by detailed calculations of quay walls based on semi-probabilistic design procedures and applying the theory presented earlier. The Second Edition includes new experience obtained by practitioners using the previous edition, updates to reflect the 2012 Eurocodes, and additional recommendations for using FEM analysis with quay wall design.

Tuce Aras

Catalog no. K19008, December 2013, 656 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00023-0, $349.95 / £223.00 Also available as an eBook Available for sale only in North America

Catalog no. K12486, September 2011, 226 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-60339-3, $129.95 / £84.00 Also available as an eBook

EKON Industry Construction & Trade, Ankara, Turkey

Dealing with reservoir sedimentation, deposition, and removal, this volume provides the principles of sediment transport and guidelines to predict reservoir life. It presents several removal techniques and cost analysis tools with RESCON open source software, to determine the optimum method for maintenance and operation of a reservoir. Written for professionals and advanced students working on the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of dams and reservoirs, this book include case studies of large dams in Turkey and other countries.

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Mining Engineering / Tunnelling & Underground Engineering Immersed Tunnels

New

Guidelines for Evaluating Water in Pit Slope Stability

Richard Lunniss Capita Symonds Ltd., UK

Jonathan Baber Mott MacDonald Ltd., UK

This unique reference covers all aspects of immersed tunnel schemes, from initial feasibility and planning through design, construction, operation, and maintenance. It examines the numerous factors that need to be considered, including environmental implications, and gives practical examples of how specific techniques have been used in various projects. The book delves into design and construction principles to give readers a fuller appreciation not only of what is involved in an immersed tunnel scheme but also of how potential problems are dealt with and overcome. Catalog no. RU54092, March 2013, 536 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-45986-0, $140.00 / £80.00 Also available as an eBook

New

Mechanized Tunnelling in Urban Areas

Geoff Beale Schlumberger Water Services Ltd, Coton Hill, UK

John Read CSIRO, Earth Sciences & Resource Engineering, Kenmore, Australia

Providing slope design practitioners with a road map for the treatment of water pressures in pit slopes, this book outlines the latest technology and best practices for hydrogeological investigations. Sections cover the framework used to assess effect of water in slope stability, how water pressures are measured and tested in the field, how a conceptual hydrogeological model is prepared, how water pressures are modelled numerically, how slope depressurisation systems are implemented, and how the performance of a slope depressurisation program is monitored and reconciled with the design. Catalog no. K22510, January 2014, 680 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00134-3, $189.95 / £121.00 Available for sale only in North America

Design Methodology and Construction Control, Second Edition Edited by

Vittorio Guglielmetti Mechanized Tunnelling Consultant, Gazzola, Italy

New

Geotechnical Design for Sublevel Open Stoping Ernesto Villaescusa

Piergiorgio Grasso Ashraf Mahtab and Shulin Xu Geodata S.p.A., Turin, Italy

There are specific hazards associated with the construction of tunnels in metropolitan areas. This wholly revised and updated Second Edition describes the application of technologies for achieving stability of tunnels and for minimizing surface settlement. It discusses accurate characterisation of the ground, rigorous assessment and management of risk from design to maintenance, the correct choice of a tunnel boring machine, and a plan for the advancement of the tunnel, as well as specific excavation procedures and realtime monitoring of excavation parameters. Catalog no. K19079, December 2014, c. 550 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00027-8, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

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Edited by

Western Australia School of Mines, Kalgoorlie

Presenting topics according to the conventional process used by most mining houses, this book covers the design and operation of sublevel open stoping. Summarizing state-of-the-art practices encountered during his 25+ years of experience, the author discusses increases in sublevel spacing, improvements in slot rising, and rock mass characterisation, as well as methodologies to design open spans and pillars, rock reinforcement, and fill masses. He also addresses in situ stress concentration minimization, dilution control action plans, and techniques to back-analyze and optimize stope wall performance. Catalog no. K21696, April 2014, 541 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4822-1188-7, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

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Mining Engineering / Tunnelling & Underground Engineering Energy Efficiency Improvement of Geotechnical Systems International Forum on Energy Efficiency Edited by

Genadiy Pivnyak National Mining University, Ukraine

Oleksandr Beshta Mykhaylo Alekseyev This book covers innovative technologies and approaches for the improvement of the technical and economic parameters of functional geotechnical systems. Its focus is on the mathematical modelling of objects and processes, as well as the development of techniques and their control algorithms. The text includes schemata of practical solutions related to mine ventilation and electrical circuit operation, cutter-loaders, and mining electrical vehicles. It also presents possible applications of hybrid technologies and IT methods of geotechnical systems. Catalog no. K22455, November 2013, 244 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00126-8, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Surface and Underground Excavations Methods, Techniques and Equipment, Second Edition Ratan Raj Tatiya Consultant – Need-Based Solutions, Jodhpur, India

This wholly revised and expanded Second Edition explores the technologies and developments in excavations for any type of surface or underground excavation. Chapters cover various unit operations as well as excavation techniques. Different aspects of design, planning, and analysis, as well as the construction of excavations are discussed in this comprehensive text. Catalog no. K14853, May 2013, 904 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-62119-9, $139.95 / £89.99 Also available as an eBook

Open Pit Mine Planning and Design, Two Volume Set and CD-ROM Pack Third Edition

Mechanical Excavation in Mining and Civil Industries Nuh Bilgin Hanifi Copur Cemal Balci The secret to streamlined project scheduling is a solid understanding of basic rock cutting mechanics. Comparing theoretical values with experimental and real-world results, this text explains rock cutting theories for chisel, conical, disc, and button cutters. The authors provide numerical examples on the effect of independent variables on dependent variables, as well as examples from real-life mining and civil engineering jobs. The book assists students and engineers in machinery selection and performance prediction, and discusses rock cutting mechanics and mechanical miners. Catalog no. K19055, December 2013, 388 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-8474-7, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

William A. Hustrulid University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Mark Kuchta Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA

Randall K. Martin R.K. Martin and Associates, Denver, USA

This Third Edition textbook is revised, updated, and significantly expanded to offer a fast-track approach to surface and open pit mine planning and design and geological excavation engineering. User-friendly software guides students through the planning and design steps, while the drill-hole data sets allow the described principles to be practised via case examples. The first volume in the set covers fundamental concepts involved in planning and design. The second volume deals with the CSMine and MicroMODEL academic version 8.1 mine planning software. The software is included on an accompanying CD-ROM along with tutorials and user manuals. Catalog no. K16679, August 2013, 1308 pp. Pack - Book and CD, ISBN: 978-1-4665-7512-7 $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

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Mining Engineering / Tunnelling & Underground Engineering Mining of Mineral Deposits Edited by

Genadiy Pivnyak, Volodymyr Bondarenko, Iryna Kovalevs'ka, and Mykhaylo Illiashov This collection of papers represents the scientific and technical achievements of mineral deposits mining intensification based on the effective use of modern techniques and technologies. It focuses on the results of new equipment introduction, experiments on mutual interaction of roof support elements, protective construction and near-the-contour rock massif, analytical and calculation methods of geomechanical tasks solution, development of gas hydrates and technologies of underground coal gasification, studies on environment protection, economic aspects, management and marketing in mining production, and other important aspects of mineral deposits exploitation. Catalog no. K22146, August 2013, 382 pp. ISBN: 978-1-138-00108-4, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Geomechanical Processes during Underground Mining

Technical and Geoinformational Systems in Mining School of Underground Mining 2011 Edited by

Genadiy Pivnyak, Volodymyr Bondarenko, and Iryna Kovalevs'ka National Mining University, Dnipropetrovs’k, Ukraine

Innovative technologies helping to increase technicaleconomic indices, as well as extraction volume, working efficiency, and safety rules are discussed in this book. Unmanned mineral extraction technologies and use of plough systems are among some of the most current trends in modern mining development, so a large amount of attention is paid to these topics in this volume. Alternative resources such as gas hydrates and alternative minerals, and extraction technologies such as underground coal gasification, are also described in this collection of scientific papers. Catalog no. K13812, September 2011, 360 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-68877-2, $154.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

School of Underground Mining 2012 Edited by

Volodymyr Bondarenko, Iryna Kovalevs'ka, Genadiy Pivnyak, and Mykhaylo Illiashov This volume deals with economic aspects of mining companies’ development strategies, various mineral deposit development techniques, imitational modeling of mine workings with rock massif, methane extraction technologies during coal mining, geomechanical processes during plow mining, mining transport importance for mineral extraction, massif strainstress state management using non-explosive destructing materials, and surface mining’s detrimental influence on the environment. This collection of scientific papers is ideal for mining engineers, engineering technicians, designers, scientific and research personnel, students, postgraduates, and coal and ore miningrelated industry professionals. Catalog no. K16614, September 2012, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66174-4, $146.95 / £93.00 Also available as an eBook

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The World of Mining Richard Woldendorp, Jim Wark, Karlheinz Spitz, and John Trudinger Filled with breathtaking aerial photographs by awardwinning photographers Jim Wark and Richard Woldendorp, this book illustrates mining and mineral processing in all its varieties in different environments throughout the world. It depicts a wide range of activities in modern mining, from exploration to mine closure, as well as traditional mining by skilled practitioners, using methods adapted to local conditions. The text is a visual feast for anyone interested in the colourful history of mining and its importance to the development of civilisation as we know it. Catalog no. K13179, January 2012, 250 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-67189-7, $98.95 / £62.99

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Mining Engineering / Tunnelling & Underground Engineering Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design

Introduction to Tunnel Construction

Edited by

David Chapman and Nicole Metje

John Read CSIRO, Earth Sciences and Resource Engineering, Kenmore, Australia

University of Birmingham, UK

Alfred Stärk Beton- und Monierbau GmbH, Austria

Peter Stacey Stacey Mining Geotechnical Ltd, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This book links innovative mining geomechanics research with the strength of closely jointed rock masses and the most recent advances in numerical modelling, offering effective ways to predict the reliability of rock slopes in open pit mines. It describes the key elements of slope design, the required levels of effort, and the acceptance criteria needed to satisfy best practices with respect to pit slope investigation, design, implementation, and performance monitoring. Catalog no. K11148, November 2009, 510 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-87441-0, $164.95 / £106.00

Tunnelling offers a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. This book covers the whole range of information that tunnel engineers need to know, providing a solid understanding of hard-rock and softground conditions, site investigation, parameter selection, design considerations, methods of improving the stability of the ground, lining techniques, health and safety considerations, and monitoring of tunnels during construction. It also includes a number of case studies from real tunnelling projects to demonstrate how theories are applied in practice. Catalog no. RU54383, May 2010, 416 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46841-1, $179.95 / £112.00 Catalog no. RU54384, May 2010, 416 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-46842-8, $82.95 / £43.99

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