This book presents cutting edge techniques for characterising, quantifying and modelling geomaterial variability in addition to methods for quantifying the influence of this variability on the performance of geotechnical structures. It includes state-of-the-art refereed journal papers by leading international researchers along with written and informal discussions on a selection of key submissions that were presented at a Symposium at the Institution of Civil Engineers on 9th May 2005.
Session 1 : Characterisation
Chapter 1 : Random Field Characterisation of Stress-Normalised Cone Penetration Testing Parameters
Chapter 2 : on Horizontal Variability in Lime-Cement Columns in Deep Mixing
Chapter 3 : Non-Parametric Simulation of Geotechnical Variability
Chapter 4 : Towards Reliable and Effective Site Investigations
Chapter 5 : Chairman Professor Denys Breysse
Chapter 6 : Towards Reliable and Effective Site Investigations
Session 2 : Modelling
Chapter 7 : Stochastic Evaluation of Static Liquefaction in A Predominantly Dilative Sand Fill
Chapter 8 : 3D Effects in Seismic Liquefaction of Stochastically Variable Soil Deposits
Chapter 9 : A Deterministic/Stochastic Model to Predict The Variation in Bulk Modulus of Chalk
Chapter 10 : Characterisation of Model Uncertainties for Laterally Loaded Rigid Drilled Shafts
Chapter 11 : Chairman : Dr Lidija Zdravkovic
Session 3 : Design
Chapter 12 : A Generic Approach to Soil–Structure Interaction Considering The Effects of Soil Heterogeneity
Chapter 13 : Probabilistic Limiting Tolerable Displacements for Serviceability Limit State Design of Foundations
Chapter 14 : Partial Factors Calibration Based on Reliability Analyses for Square Footings on Granular Soils
Chapter 15 : Reliability-Based Design Applied to Retaining Walls
Chapter 16 : Reliability of Traditional Retaining Wall Design
Chapter 17 : Chairman Dr Trevor Orr
Session 4 : Applications
Chapter 18 : Influence of Soil Heterogeneity on Load Redistribution and Settlement of A Hyperstatic Three-Support Frame
Chapter 19 : Geostatistical Method for Analysing Soil Displacement From Underground Urban Construction
Chapter 20 : Probabilistic Assessment of Stability of A Cut Slope in Residual Soil
Chapter 21 : Realistic Assessment of Slope Reliability for Effective Landslide Hazard Management
Chapter 22 : Rainfall-Induced Slope Failure Considering Variability of Soil Properties
Chapter 23 : Chairman Professor Ian Pyrah
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