Lommler Geotechnical Problem Solving

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-119-96841-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 360 Seiten, E-Book

Devised with a focus on problem solving, Geotechnical ProblemSolving bridges the gap between geotechnical and soil mechanicsmaterial covered in university Civil Engineering courses and theadvanced topics required for practicing Civil, Structural andGeotechnical engineers. By giving newly qualified engineers theinformation needed to apply their extensive theoretical knowledge,and informing more established practitioners of the latestdevelopments, this book enables readers to consider how toconfidently approach problems having thought through the variousoptions available. Where various competing solutions are proposed,the author systematically leads through each option, weighing upthe benefits and drawbacks of each, to ensure the reader canapproach and solve real-world problems in a similar manner
The scope of material covered includes a range of geotechnicaltopics, such as soil classification, soil stresses and strength andsoil self-weight settlement. Shallow and deep foundations areanalyzed, including special articles on laterally loaded piles,retaining structures including MSE and Tieback walls, slope andtrench stability for natural, cut and fill slopes, geotechnicaluncertainty, and geotechnical LRFD (Load and Resistance FactorDesign).

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lommler, John C.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface vii
1 General Topics 1
1.1 How to Use This Book 2
1.2 You have to See It to Solve It 5
1.3 My Approach to Modern Geotechnical Engineering Practice- An Overview 12
1.4 Mistakes or Errors 26
2 Geotechnical Topics 35
2.1 Soil Classification - Why DoWe Have It? 36
2.2 Soil Stresses and Strains 61
2.3 Soil Shear Strength 73
2.4 Shear Strength Testing - What is Wrong with the DirectShear Test? 84
2.5 What is the Steady State Line? 94
2.6 Static Equilibrium and Limit States 105
2.7 Unsaturated Soils 110
3 Foundations 127
3.1 Settlements of Clays 128
3.2 Settlements of Sands 139
3.3 Self-Weight Settlement of Sandy Soils 161
3.4 Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations 169
3.5 Load Capacity of Deep Foundations 179
3.6 Laterally Loaded Piles and Shafts 205
4 Retaining Structures - Lateral Loads 221
4.1 Lateral Earth Pressure 222
4.2 Retaining Walls - Gravity, Cantilevered, MSE, SheetPiles, and Soldier Piles 234
4.3 Tieback Walls 255
5 Geotechnical LRFD 267
5.1 Reliability, Uncertainty and Geo-Statistics 268
5.2 Geotechnical Load and Resistance Factor Design 278
5.3 LRFD Spread Footings 282
5.4 LRFD Pile Foundations 295
5.5 LRFD Drilled-Shaft Foundations 303
5.6 LRFD Slope Stability 312
6 Closing 321
6.1 The Big Picture 322
6.2 V and V and Balance 327
6.3 The Biggest Problem 330
6.4 Topics Left for Later 332
Index 335

Über Autor(innen)

Dr John Lommler is a practicing geotechnical engineer with44 years experience in teaching, consulting and mentoring inStructural and Geotechnical Engineering. Dr Lommler isprincipal geotechnical engineer for AMEC in New Mexico andTexas. He began his career in Ohio in 1967 as a studentstructural engineer working on power plant projects. Hiscareer changed from structural to geotechnical engineering afterstudying under and mentoring received from Dr David Timmerman atthe University of Akron.
Dr Lommler taught and practiced consulting geotechnicalengineering in Ohio until 1991. When he moved to New Mexicoto help his wife's health, the move introduced him to arid,unsaturated, collapsible soils with Bob Booth and George Beckwith,which reinvigorated his career. In Albuquerque, he connectedwith Dr Ralph Peck, who inspired, mentored and encouraged him tocontinue geotechnical consulting practice past retirement age,mentor younger engineers, and write his book, GeotechnicalProblem Solving.
Dr Lommler has written or co-authored over 1100 geotechnicalreports and studies for commercial, municipal, state and federalgovernment clients. He is author and co-author of severalreports on Uranium Mill Tailings disposal cell design availablefrom federal publishing sources, and is co-author of severalgeotechnical papers published in conference proceedings availablefrom ASCE and the Geo-Institute.