Advanced Geotechnical Engineering - Desai, Chandrakant S.

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Introduction Importance of Interaction Importance of Material Behavior Ranges of Applicability of Models Computer Methods Fluid Flow Scope and Contents References Beam-Columns, Piles, and Walls: One-Dimensional Simulation Introduction Beams with Spring Soil Model Laterally Loaded (One-Dimensional) Pile Numerical Solutions Finite Element Method: One-Dimensional Simulation Soil Behavior: Resistance-Displacement ( py -v or p-y) Representation One-Dimensional Simulation of Retaining Structures Axially Loaded Piles Torsional Load on Piles Examples Problems References Two- and Three-Dimensional Finite Element Static Formulations and Two-Dimensional Applications Introduction Finite Element Formulations Nonlinear Behavior Sequential Construction Examples Problems References Three-Dimensional Applications Introduction Multicomponent Procedure Examples Problems References Flow through Porous Media: Seepage Introduction Governing Differential Equation Numerical Methods Finite Element Method Invariant Mesh or Fixed Domain Methods Applications: Invariant Mesh Using RFP Problems Appendix A References Flow through Porous Deformable Media: One-Dimensional Consolidation Introduction One-Dimensional Consolidation Nonlinear Stress-Strain Behavior Numerical Methods Examples References Coupled Flow through Porous Media: Dynamics and Consolidation Introduction Governing Differential Equations Dynamic Equations of Equilibrium Finite Element Formulation Special Cases: Consolidation and Dynamics-Dry Problem Applications References Appendix 1: Constitutive Models, Parameters and Determination s Appendix 2: Computer Software and Codes Index

The application of numerical tools continues to increase within the practicing geotechnical engineering community. An increase in urban development/re-development and difficult soil conditions are demanding increased attention in design to manage the risks associated with construction staging and sequencing and the potential impacts to cost and schedule. Numerical tools represent an ideal approach to managing and addressing these challenging demands and aid decision makers in selecting among alternatives. The authors have provided a detailed and comprehension text for practitioners and researchers alike. Successfully covering topics from material models and mathematical analysis relevant to engineering applications provide the reader insight to the proper use of these tool s from understanding of the theory through their practical use in the field. -Conrad W. Felice, C. W. Felice LLC