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The extremes of constitutive and centrifuge modelling are explored here, with a range of lectures addressing specific areas of these two types of modelling.

The papers in this volume reflect the research and advances made in the application of numerical methods in geotechnical engineering. Topics include: instabilities in soil behaviour; and environmental geomechanics.

The proceedings in this work present 60 papers on mine and mill tailings and mine waste, as well as current and future issues facing the mining and environmental communities.

Based on a vast array of research into the Jordan Rift Valley from the last one hundred and fifty years, this work discusses the tectonic evolution of the area, and includes a variety of important datings and paleoenvironmental reconstructions.

These papers derive from a workshop on "Quaternary Sedimentary Records in Central Africa and their Palaeoenvironmental Interpretation", held at the 15th INQUA Congress.

An exploration of the relationship between river behaviour and environmental change. The research involves a wide range of disciplines including geomorphology, geophysics, archaeology, palaeoecology, engineering and planning.

A summmary of work carried out in the field of experimental rock mechanics. The title looks at triaxial testing, types of brittle fracture and the geophysical and geological implications of two types of fracture amongst other topics.

Presenting a detailed coverage of the core aspects of fluid flow phenomena in a jointed rock mass, this text incorporates original research findings and discussion of various laboratory triaxial apparatus.

This text reviews existing applications of geosynthestics and geosystems in hydraulic and coastal engineering. For each system an overview is given on material specification, structural components, tools used during design, and possible applications.

This work focuses on a problem-oriented approach to diagnosing well deterioration. It integrates concepts from hydrogeology, hydrochemistry and microbiology to give an understanding of water well deterioration processes.

This text describes several geological processes, such as the lithospheric deformation and evolution of groundwater resources, which are directly or indirectly influenced by the movements of subsurface fluids from crustal level to the Earth's core...

Examining the core principles of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, this text also covers the design methodology of shallow and deep foundations, as well as ground improvement techniques, such as reinforced earth and geotextiles.

The proceedings of the international conference Tunnelling Asia 2000. The papers cover such topics as rock mass classification, rock mass analysis, highway tunnels and underground storage, as well as metro tunnelling.

A translation of "Guide de Conception et de Gestation Des Reseaux D'assainissement Unitaires - Etat de L'art, Paris 1996." This title covers such topics as: data on rainstorm run-off pollution.

A collection of 76 papers from the proceedings of the International Symposium on geoenvironmental reclamation. The topics covered include land degradation and reclamation, waste disposal, eco-friendly working, and water pollution.

This text covers topics such as sinkhole formation and regional studies of sinkholes and karst. Issues addressed are taken from the 8th multidiscilinary conference on this subject and chart the characteristics of sinkholes and karst.

A reference for architects and engineers, this work covers themes on architecture, case studies, and the application and strengths of tubular beams.

This volume presents the work of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers on unsaturated soil mechanics. Topics covered include: innovative experimental techniques; new experimental data on compacted, collapsible and swelling soils; and more.

This text looks at mine planning and equipment and covers topics such as: design and planning of surface and underground mines; geotechnical stability in surface and underground mines; and mining and the environment.

The proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Mining in the Arctic, held in Greenland in 2001. The papers cover a wide variety of topics, including: mining exploration and exploitation; mining engineering and mine design.

This text covers the many aspects of engineering education, especially on an international level. Subjects covered include: industry and profession needs; culturally inclusive engineering; international dimensions; European engineering eduacation; and others.

The applications of stochastic methods in the design include the better utilization of hydraulic information. These proceedings cover the latest developments in stochastic hydraulics across a wide range of applications.

An examination of creative systems in structural and construction engineering taken from conference proceedings. This work covers various topics ranging from construction methods, safety and quality to seismic response of structural elements and soils and pavement.

The papers in this volume cover topics in the field of geoengineering in arid lands. Topics include: coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in geomechanics; sediment formation in marine environment; soil stability and stabilization techniques.

This is a collection of articles from the Asian conference UNSAT-ASIA 2000, covering topics such as: historical developments; numerical modelling; suction measurement techniques; permeability and flow; mass transport and engineering applications.

These proceedings, along with the CD-ROM, present an overview of advances in groundwater research. The book covers topics such as groundwater quality, natural attenuation and remediation technologies.

This work examines the Statnamic loading test, which allows the accurate and efficient evaluation of pile performance under intended loads. Topics covered include: case studies; global standardization of rapid load testing and interpretation.

It is a truism that we can no longer freely pick areas with the most suitable ground conditions for building purposes. Soils must often be improved in order to take the loads from buildings, roads and other objects. This volume contains papers covering a range of relevant topics and issues.

This title looks at geo-technical aspects of underground construction, from bored tunnelling to shield tunnelling, modelling and prediction and braced excavation.