ABSTRACT
This book results from the 7th ICPMG meeting in Zurich 2010 and covers a broad range of aspects of physical modelling in geotechnics, linking across to other modelling techniques to consider the entire spectrum required in providing innovative geotechnical engineering solutions.Topics presented at the conference:Soil - Structure - Interaction;
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|2 pages
Keynotes and TC 2 contributions
chapter |22 pages
Recent trends in geotechnical earthquake engineering experimentation
A. Elgamal A.B. Huang
chapter |12 pages
Physical modelling with industry—overview of practices and benefits
C. Gaudin & D.J. White A. Bezuijen & P.E.L. Schaminée
chapter |6 pages
STREAM: A method to facilitate efficient data exchange and archiving
P.E.L. Schaminée A.A. Klapwijk
part 2|2 pages
Similitude
chapter |6 pages
Modelling precast concrete piling for use in the geotechnical centrifuge
J.A. Knappett, K. O’Reilly & P. Gilhooley C. Reid
chapter |6 pages
Thickness effects on long-term consolidation by means of inter-connected oedometers
Y. Watabe & S. Sassa K. Udaka
part 3|2 pages
Physical modelling facilities
chapter |6 pages
Development of a large calibration triaxial cell with dual load actuator
J.A. Black V. Sivakumar
chapter |6 pages
Mobile tray for simulation of 3D load transfer in pile-supported earth platforms
G. Rault, L. Thorel & A. Néel S. Buttigieg, F. Derkx & G. Six
part 4|2 pages
New equipment, sensors and experimental techniques
chapter |6 pages
Design of experimental setup for 1 g seismic load tests on anchored retaining walls
A.T. Carvalho J. Bilé Serra, F. Oliveira & P. Morais
chapter |6 pages
Distributed testing of soil-structure systems using web-based applications
S.P.G. Madabhushi, S.K. Haigh & A. Ali M. Williams, M. Ojaghi, I. Lamata & T. Blakeborough
chapter |6 pages
Observing and measuring arching in ideal and natural granular materials
S.G. Paikowsky H.S. Tien
part 5|2 pages
Excavations and retaining structures
chapter |6 pages
Centrifuge modeling of the influence of basement excavation on existing tunnels
G. Zheng & S.W. Wei S.Y. Peng
part 6|2 pages
Tunnels
chapter |6 pages
Physical model testing on earth pressure balance shield machine tunnelling in sand strata
Q.W. Xu & X.R. Ge H.H. Zhu
part 7|2 pages
Pipelines
chapter |6 pages
Centrifuge model tests on the dynamic response of sewer trunk culverts
J. Tohda H. Yoshimura
chapter |8 pages
Dynamic response of sewer pipes buried in sloping-sided ditches
H. Yoshimura J. Tohda T. Shimazu & H. Nishida
part 8|2 pages
Shallow foundations
part 9|2 pages
Single piles
chapter |6 pages
Bearing capacity of CHD piles compared to traditional piling techniques in sand
J.R. Jeffrey & M.J. Brown T. Schwamb
chapter |6 pages
Influence of pile tip geometry on soil displacements around driven piles in layered ground
Y. Mascarucci & S. Miliziano A.M. McNamara
chapter |6 pages
In-flight investigation of excavation effects on smooth single piles
G. Zheng S.Y. Peng Y. Diao
part 10|2 pages
Pile groups
part 11|2 pages
Piles under cyclic and dynamic loads
chapter |6 pages
Pile-sheet pile combined foundation subjected to lateral and moment loading
J. Izawa & J. Takemura H. Yamana
part 12|2 pages
Off shore systems
chapter |6 pages
Installation process of suction anchors in Gulf of Guinea clay: Centrifuge modelling
L. Thorel, J. Garnier & G. Rault H. Dendani
part 13|2 pages
Slopes
chapter |6 pages
Influence of ground anchors on topographic amplification at slope crests
A.J. Brennan N.I. Thusyanthan
chapter |6 pages
Physical modeling of slope failure during slope cutting work
K. Itoh & Y. Toyosawa S. Timpong
chapter |6 pages
Reinforced slope modelling using optical fibre sensors and PIV analysis
E. Kapogianni J. Laue
chapter |6 pages
Centrifuge modelling of root reinforcement of slopes
R. Sonnenberg* M.F. Bransby P.D. Hallett & A.G. Bengough
part 14|2 pages
Dams and embankments
part 15|2 pages
Natural hazards and protection measures
chapter |6 pages
Application of wave barriers as a countermeasure against train-induced ground vibrations
R. Motamed K. Itoh
chapter |6 pages
Centrifuge modelling of ground vibration isolation with geofoam barriers
C. Murillo L. Thorel
chapter |4 pages
Field testing of net structures for railway track protection in rocky regions
A.A. Zaitsev M.G. Sokovikh
part 16|2 pages
Ground improvement
chapter |8 pages
Pile-supported earth platforms: Two approaches with physical models
L. Thorel J.C. Dupla G. Rault
part 17|2 pages
Liquefaction
chapter |6 pages
Dynamic stability of oil tank supported by piled-raft foundation on liquefiable sand
S. Imamura T. Yagi
part 18|2 pages
Environmental geotechnics
chapter |6 pages
Centrifuge techniques and apparatus for transport experiments in porous media
E.D. Mattson & C.D. Palmer R.W. Smith
chapter |6 pages
Cyclic behaviour of iron mining tailings using centrifuge mini-CPT tests
H.P.G. Motta, M.S.S. Almeida & J.G.A. Pequeno J.R.M.S. Oliveira
