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Bundy, Stephen. "Geotechnical properties of chalk putties." Thesis, University of Portsmouth, 2013. https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/geotechnical-properties-of-chalk-putties(29af3b60-00c7-4507-8c17-24b50f5cf8b5).html.

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Chalk putties are common in Southern England, occurring naturally and as a result of earthworks in intact chalk. The ease and readiness with which intact chalk breaks down into putty makes establishing a good geotechnical profile of the material necessary. A review of literature indicates that previous laboratory studies on chalk putties are limited, and that testing of the material has proven difficult using standard procedures. This study initially quantifies index parameters such as Atterberg limits, thixotropy and particle size distribution before considering susceptibility to age-related

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Smith, Alexander D. "Computerized modeling of geotechnical stratigraphic data." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/14360.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 1989.<br>Archives copy bound in 1 v.; Barker copy in 2 v.<br>Includes bibliographical references (leaves 246-251).<br>by Alexander Donnan Smith.<br>Ph.D.

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Ouyang, Yue. "Geotechnical behaviour of energy piles." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.708099.

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Holt, Daniella Godinho Abreu. "Sustainable assessment for geotechnical projects." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2011. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/3034/.

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Geotechnical engineering has a crucial role to play in enhancing sustainability due to its pivotal role in the construction process where potentially impacts are highest. Currently, there is a lack of methodologies for assessing geotechnical projects that truly encompass the three core pillars of sustainability. A robust system is required which offers an holistic approach that is both flexible and easily understood, whilst not being biased towards rewards or is prohibitively costly. In addition, ‘tool fatigue’, whereby a system is generated but never used, must be avoided. After a detailed ev

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Edeskär, Tommy. "Use of tyre shreds in civil engineering applications : technical and environmental properties." Doctoral thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Geoteknologi, 2006. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-16907.

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End-of-life tyres are a disposal problem regarding the large volumes produced every year. Tyre shreds are primarily produced to reduce the transportation volumes of end-of-life tyres after collection. Within the European Union, there is a ban for landfilling tyre material in order to reduce the total landfilling volumes and to encourage recycling measures. Until recently the main disposal option has been energy recovery in industrial processes. However, legislation acts has recently been taken in the European Union to encourage recycling and recovery of end-of-life-tyres and re-use of tyre mat

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Day, Peter William. "A contribution to the advancement of geotechnical engineering in South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79868.

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Thesis (DEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Geotechnical engineering is a relatively young field of engineering and one in which there are still many unanswered questions and gaps in our knowledge. Added to this, the geotechnical materials on each new site on which geotechnical work is undertaken are the unique product of many influences including geology, geomorphology, climate, topography, vegetation and man. There is thus plenty of scope for innovation. This dissertation describes the contributions made to Geotechnical Engineering in South Africa by the Candidat

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Kim, Carl Chong-Soo. "Geotechnical aspects of recirculating well design." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/44495.

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Shah, Janvi Pankaj. "Resilient geotechnical asset management." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2016. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/6644/.

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There is overwhelming evidence that the development of new, technically sound, engineered and fit-for-purpose critical physical infrastructure is vital for economic growth and stability. With many countries targeting significant levels of capital investment in energy, transport, communications, flood management and water and waste water infrastructure, there is a vital need for asset management frameworks that can provide both robust and resilient asset support. Currently, asset management tools focus predominantly on data management, deterioration modelling, condition assessment, risk, as wel

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Sterianos, Benjamin. "Geotechnical properties of carbonate soils with reference to an improved engineering classification." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9636.

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Includes bibliography.<br>The engineering behaviour of carbonates differ substantially from quartz based soils. A review of the literature was undertaken in an attempt to identify relevant parameters which could provide the basis for an improved engineering classification. Carbonate content, cementation, crushability, particle size distribution and Atterberg limits were found to be relevant to engineering behaviour of carbonates, and should be included. The maximum obtainable void ratio (emax), which is related to the particle shape distribution, has been proposed as an additional index for ca

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Wu, Berlin. "Geotechnical design and construction automation in Taiwan." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/41353.

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Welling, Gary E. "Engineering Performance of Polymer Amended Soils." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2012. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/856.

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A laboratory test program was undertaken to evaluate a series of engineering properties over a range of soil types; amendment types and addition rates; and moisture contents to enhance understanding of the engineering significance of polymer amendment. Four soils were manufactured and tested with varying ranges of fines and plasticity. A proprietary elastic copolymer was tested at addition rates of 0.5% to 2.5% (dry weight basis). Cement was tested at addition rates of 1% to 4%. Lime was tested at an 8% addition rate. Water addition rates ranged from 4% dry of optimum to 4% wet of optimum. Eng

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Kiptoo, Dennis Kipngetich. "An investigation of the effect of dynamic and static loading to geosynthetic reinforced pavements overlying a soft subgrade." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20923.

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Construction of roads over soft soils can lead to design and construction related problems linked to the soil's compressibility characteristics and low strength. Failure, in terms of bearing capacity can occur when pavements are constructed over such soft soils. When road pavements, which are constructed over soft soils, are subjected to cyclic traffic loading (dynamic in nature), rapid deterioration of the base layer material and progressive permanent deformation of the surface will occur. This not only reduces the serviceability of the pavement structure but also its design life. In this st

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Ongodia, Joan Evelyn. "Geotechnical engineering design of a tunnel support system - a case study of Karuma (600MW) hydropower project." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25498.

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Tunnels have been built since 2180 B.C., through the stone age. They became popular worldwide since the eighteenth century, as transportation, military, mining, conveyance, storage and flood control structures. Due to the increasing world population, urbanization and industrialization, the construction of underground tunnel structures are preferred as they limit interferences with existing surface uses of the land and water bodies. Although underground tunnels are a common flexible construction alternative, they are high hazard risk structures. The risks are mostly related to ground conditions

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Ng, Iok Tong. "Geotechnical site characterization based on SPT." Thesis, University of Macau, 1999. http://umaclib3.umac.mo/record=b1445031.

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Dang, Hoang Kien. "The development of a combined finite-discrete element model for quasistatic geotechnical engineering applications." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=103642.

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The mechanics of soil erosion around buried structures is a challenging soil-structure interaction problem. It involves progressive particle movement and interaction with an existing subsurface structure. Using standard finite element method (FEM) and continuum mechanics to simulate the soil erosion process (that involves large soil displacement and discontinuities in the soil matrix) has proven to be inefficient. Continuum methods do not allow for the realistic simulation of the gradual soil loss into the structure. Discrete element method (DEM), on the other hand, has proven to be suitable f

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Lam, Carlos. "Properties and applications of polymer support fluids in geotechnical engineering." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2011. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:ba0867c6-eb42-4b9a-a400-b464749855c5.

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Synthetic polymer fluids have been used as an alternative to conventional bentonite slurries for the excavation of foundation elements over the last two decades. Thus far their use has excited polarised views in the industry – some construction professionals avoid using them after hearing ‘horror stories’ about past failures whereas others believe that they are the future of support fluids because of the many benefits that they can offer. This situation has been found to be mainly due to a lack of understanding of what polymers really are and their properties. To address this issue, the variou

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QUAN, GAO. "An Innovative Sensing Technology to Measure Thin Interfaces for Geotechnical Applications." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1457987819.

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Ibrahim, Jwan Abdul Razzak. "The application of knowledge based technology to geotechnical site investigation." Thesis, Heriot-Watt University, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10399/1420.

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Bou-Mekhayel, Myriam. "Geotechnical and Geothermal Properties of Louisiana Coastal Sediments." ScholarWorks@UNO, 2019. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2589.

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Land loss in South Louisiana is increasing at a fairly rapid rate. In an effort to reduce land loss and save the marshes of Louisiana, marsh creation projects have been proposed in carefully selected regions around the coast as part of the CPRA Coastal Master Plan 2017. Properties and characteristics of the soil obtained from soil borings were analyzed and used to determine the various design parameters that allow the marsh creation process to occur. Other properties that were taken into consideration for Louisiana coastal sediment are the geothermal properties. This research analyses those di

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Begaj, Qerimi Leonora. "Geotechnical centrifuge model testing for pile foundation re-use." Thesis, City, University of London, 2009. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/17452/.

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In recent years development is at premium in many European cities. With life cycles of 25-30 years of buildings in financial cities and about 40 years in regional centres the ground is becoming more and more congested with redundant foundations. As the underground development of services and infrastructure already confines the location of building foundations, redundant foundations only add to this problem. The research described in this thesis, using centrifuge model testing, describes how the existing pile foundations in overconsolidated clay are likely to behave when their loading condition

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Mawer, Byron Wade. "An introduction to geotechnical design of South African wind turbine gravity foundations." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20067.

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With the increasing pressure on global governments to pursue more green and renewable energy production measures, wind based solutions have progressed into one of the most dominant development areas in the global renewable energy sector. In South Africa, with notable deficiencies in reliable energy supply, a number of wind projects have been planned in order to relieve the pressure on the nation's volatile reserves. With a lack of exposure to the complexities of wind turbine foundation design in Africa, this research aimed to present a methodology for the geotechnical design of gravity footing

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Wanyama, Paul. "Experimental study of shear behaviour of high density polyethylene reinforced sand under triaxial compression." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25520.

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Soil reinforcement is an ancient technique which involves the addition of tensile elements like plastics in the soil to increase its engineering properties like shear strength, settlement, cohesion and bearing capacity. In consideration of this, a series of triaxial tests were undertaken to investigate the reinforcing effect of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic material in Cape Flats sand, predominant in the Western Cape region of South Africa. Plastic strips of various lengths were randomly included to the soil at different concentrations to form a homogenous soil-plastic composite spe

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Lekea, Angella. "Evaluation of the electrical density gauge for in-situ moisture and density determination." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24301.

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Densification of soil during construction of earth structures is achieved through the process of compaction by application of mechanical energy to obtain the required engineering properties of the soil for a particular project such as hydraulic conductivity, soil strength and compressibility. These properties are dependent on attainment of high compaction densities normally achieved at specific moisture contents for a given compactive effort. The optimum moisture content and maximum dry density for a particular soil is determined by means of Proctor tests in the laboratory. A relative compacti

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Qiu, Zhenghui. "Investigation of hydro-mechanical particle flow through horizontal orifices." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28112.

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In the modern world, as the global population continues to rise, the need for and recovery of natural resources is becoming ever more relevant. Identifying optimisation solutions for the recovery of granular resources has progressed into one of the most dominant development areas in the mining and processing industries. Two relevant examples from these sectors include the offshore extraction of materials from the ocean floor via hydraulic transport and the processing of mineral particulates through chutes, and hoppers. A common feature of recovery employed in such areas is the rate at which th

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Tan, Brian B. (Brian Bautista) 1979. "Geotechnical characterization of sediments from Hydrate Ridge, Cascadia Continental Margin." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/29396.

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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2004.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>Eight whole core sediment samples were obtained from ODP Site 1244, Hydrate Ridge, Cascadia Continental Margin with the goal of understanding the stress history, consolidation behavior and strength characteristics of the soil. A series of Constant Rate of Strain Consolidation (CRSC) and Ko- Consolidated Undrained triaxial (CKoU) tests were performed in order to study the behavior. In addition, Atterberg limits and x-ray diffraction were performed

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Orazalin, Zhandos Y. "Analysis of large deformation offshore geotechnical problems in soft clay." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/111442.

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Thesis: Ph. D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2017.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-281).<br>Although finite element (FE) methods are well established for modeling geotechnical problems in soil masses and soil-structure interaction, most prior research on large deformation problems has been limited to simplified assumptions on drainage conditions and constitutive behavior. This thesis investigates two large deformation problems in soft clay and proposes a methodology for perfo

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Pokharel, Mukesh. "Geotechnical and environmental responses of paste tailings systems to coupled thermo-chemical loadings." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/27793.

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Geotechnical and environmental responses of paste tailings systems to coupled thermo chemical loadings. Cement paste tailings (CPT) and tailings shotcrete (TS) are investigated for thermo-chemo coupled effects on mechanical strength, durability and reactivity. CPT are made from Portland cement type I (PCI) and PCI-slag with 0 ppm, 5000 ppm, 15000 ppm and 25000 ppm of sulphate, cured at 2°C, 20°C, 35°C and 50°C and tested for UCS at 28, 90, and 150 days respectively. The mechanical strength depends upon both sulphate and temperature. Sulphate concentration, up to 15000 ppm, cont

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Bathe, Abhijit. "Geotechnical properties of soils using electrical measurements." Ohio : Ohio University, 2005. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1177436956.

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Wang, Zhe. "Numerical simulations of geotechnical engineering problems considering the principal stress rotation." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2016. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/32610/.

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Soil behaviors are quite complex under dynamic loadings, such as wave loading, earthquake loading, etc, but they share common characteristics that the soil is subjected to considerable principal stress rotations (PSR). PSR can generate plastic deformation even without a change of principal stress magnitudes. Continuous PSR can also generate excess pore water pressures and cumulative shear strains in undrained condition. Therefore, the PSR from the dynamic loadings can accelerate undrained soil liquefaction because it can cause cumulative plastic volumetric deformations. Ignoring PSR induced de

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Beaven, Richard P. "The hydrogeological and geotechnical properties of household waste in relation to sustainable landfilling." Thesis, Queen Mary, University of London, 2000. http://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/1698.

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This thesis reports an investigation into the hydrogeological and geotechnical properties of household wastes within the context of sustainable landfilling and, particularly, the development of a high rate flushing bioreactor. The design and construction of a large-scale (2-metre diameter) purpose built compression cell used in the research are described. Tests on a number of different household waste materials (including pulverised and aged wastes) were undertaken at varying applied loads up to 600 kPa, equivalent to a 60 metre depth of landfill. Results of variations in refuse density, stiff

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Yu, Hao. "GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES AND FLOW BEHAVIOR OF COAL REFUSE UNDER STATIC AND IMPACT LOADING." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1416587316.

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Pyrah, J. R. "An integrated geotechnical-geophysical procedure for the prediction of liquefaction in uncemented sands." Thesis, Bangor University, 1996. https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/an-integrated-geotechnicalgeophysical-procedure-for-the-prediction-of-liquefaction-in-uncemented-sands(996de980-5cfa-4b41-b3f1-799f667859b4).html.

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This project represents an in depth study into the inter-relationships between the seismic shear wave velocity of uncemented sands and their liquefaction potential. This was achieved by combining the concepts of steady / critical state soil mechanics with the measurement of shear wave velocity. In the laboratory this was facilitated with the use of a modified triwdal cell, allowing both the shear wave velocity behaviour and liquefaction susceptibility of a particular sand to be quantified. Use of this equipment illustrated that for a specific sand, acritical shear wave velocity Iine'may be def

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Prasad, Anamika 1979. "Development of user interface for numerical limit analysis of geotechnical stability problems." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/85751.

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Celestin, Henry Jean Claude. "Geotechnical properties of cemented paste backfill and tailings liners: Effect of mix components and temperature." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/28080.

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Cemented Paste Backfill (CPB) is extensively used in underground mine operations. Several studies have been conducted to investigate the mechanical properties of CPB. However, little attention has been devoted to the thermal conductivity of CPB. The knowledge of this thermal property is vital for the design of cost-effective and durable CPB materials. This paper presents the results of a comprehensive laboratory study on the thermal conductivity of CPB. Influencing factors on the thermal conductivity of CPB were quantitatively investigated. The measurements of thermal conductivity were perform

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Moula, Marina. "A knowledge based system to assist in the selection of appropriate geotechnical field tests." Thesis, Durham University, 1993. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/5549/.

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The variety in geological conditions and range of geotechnical problems has led to the development of a considerable number of different in-situ test methods. The correct selection of the appropriate in-situ tests allows a safer and cost-efficient design to be achieved. A prototype Knowledge-Based System has been developed to assist in the selection of appropriate geotechnical in-situ tests. The system is model-based and has been implemented using PDC Prolog on a Personal Computer to perform two functions: i) general querying of the knowledge bases which it incorporates and ii) advise on selec

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Warren-Codrington, Charles John. "Geotechnical considerations for onshore wind turbines : adapting knowledge and experience for founding on South African pedocretes." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14069.

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Wind energy has been placed at the centre of the South African Government's Renewable Energy Independent Producer Programme (REIPPP) with the purpose of addressing electricity capacity deficits and poor service delivery. In doing so, substantial wind farm development has been proposed for the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape of South Africa, with several projects already underway. Wind energy, from a technological standpoint, is regarded as a mature form of renewable energy. However, much of the wind turbine geotechnical experience was gained in the temperate climate of the Northern Hemisphe

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Kassim, Kharul Anuar. "The geotechnical properties of lime and ash stabilised cohesive soils and their use in design." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.242369.

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Stone, Gregory M. "Beneficial Reuse of Corrugated Paperboard in Civil Engineering Applications." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2012. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/691.

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Abstract Beneficial Reuse of Corrugated Paperboard in Civil Engineering Applications Gregory Michael Stone An investigation was conducted to explore the potential for reuse of corrugated paperboard. Corrugated paperboard represents a large fraction of the municipal solid waste generated and discarded in the United States. Alternative applications for reuse can provide a significant benefit by reducing the volume of waste being disposed and by reducing the use of raw materials. Four civil engineering applications were examined for potential beneficial reuse of corrugated paperboard: slurry tr

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Eliasson, Jacob. "Vegetation på dammar." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-66827.

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Randall, Brent P. "A Study of Cause and Effect Relationships of Snowmelt-Induced Movement for the Skunk Hollow Landslide." DigitalCommons@USU, 2010. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/740.

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The Skunk Hollow Landslide (located 1 mile north of Mantua, UT along US-89) was instrumented with an automated monitoring system to aid in the determination of the triggering mechanism of slow moving landslides. Data was transmitted wirelessly through telecommunications to allow year-round, real-time monitoring of the site. Measurements were recorded and analyzed for the first season of landslide movement (fall 2009 to spring 2010) to better understand the correlations between snowmelt and movement initiation. Based on the first year of data, it appears that the Skunk Hollow Landslide is co

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He, Chunmei. "GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF LUNAR REGOLITH SIMULANTS." Cleveland, Ohio : Case Western Reserve University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1269272964.

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Thesis (Doctor of Philosophy)--Case Western Reserve University, 2010<br>Department of Civil Engineering Title from PDF (viewed on 2010-05-25) Includes abstract Includes bibliographical references and appendices Available online via the OhioLINK ETD Center

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Yan, Li. "Hydraulic gradient similitude method for geotechnical modelling tests with emphasis on laterally loaded piles." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/31899.

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A study has been undertaken to evaluate and apply the hydraulic gradient similitude method to geotechnical model testings. This method employs a high hydraulic gradient across granular soils to effectively increase self-weight stresses in the model. Testing principle and procedures are presented, and the factors affecting test results discussed. An apparatus (UBC-HGST) using this testing principle has been developed. Three applications are presented in which the hydraulic gradient similitude method is evaluated, and the existing concepts and methods of analysis for the problems studied are

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Williams, Elizabeth S. "Upheaval buckling of offshore pipelines buried in loose and liquefiable soils." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2014. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:10c2cf4d-ab26-4f2c-82d9-35e15cfa03bc.

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Pipelines used for the transportation of oil and gas products offshore are often buried beneath the seabed for protection from mechanical damage and for thermal insulation. During high temperature and high pressure operations, these pipelines are susceptible to resurfacing behaviour known as upheaval buckling, a structural response that is strongly influenced by the resistance of the surrounding soil. Despite much previous research on pipe uplift, the influence of the initial soil state – particularly in loose and liquefiable soil conditions – on the uplift resistance and corresponding bucklin

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Iglesia, Geraldo R. (Geraldo Ramiro). "Trapdoor experiments on the centrifuge--a study of arching in geomaterials and similitude in geotechnical models." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/113811.

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Howie, C. T. "Computer program development for the analysis of inelastic beam and soil behaviour in geotechnical design." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18236.

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Computer-aided engineering requires the correct implementation of design methods in computer programs so as to play a beneficial role in engineering practice. This thesis describes the development of a computer program to analyse geotechnical engineering problems based on the principles of beam-soil interaction where the beam is supported by a single or two-layer soil system. In 1867, a foundation model was proposed by Winkler in which the elastic foundation beneath a horizontal beam could be viewed as a series of independent springs. Foundation reaction to beam deflection is, therefore, linea

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Wong, Wilson W. "Investigation of the Geotechnical Properties of Municipal Solid Waste as a Function of Placement Conditions." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2009. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/155.

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An investigation of the variability of engineering properties of municipal solid waste as a function of placement conditions was conducted. Limited data have been reported for the engineering properties of municipal solid waste (MSW) as a function of placement conditions. Wastes have high variability of engineering properties due to heterogeneity in composition and component size; influence from time based effects; and presence of compressible solids. Control of moisture content of MSW at the time of waste placement provides opportunity for increased capacity at a given landfill site due to

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Ratnam, Sangkaran. "Geotechnical centrifuge modeling of the behavior of light nonaqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) in sand samples under hydraulic flushing." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/10849.

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Olsen, Gregory R. "Dimensional Stability of Geosynthetic Clay Liners in Landfill Applications." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2011. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/651.

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An investigation was conducted related to the dimensional stability of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) in landfill applications. Multiple occurrences of panel separation of overlap seams in GCLs have been documented; however, explanation for the relative contribution of various mechanisms causing shrinkage has been limited. A systematic test program was conducted to determine the effects of a variety of conditions on GCL dimensional stability. Effects of initial moisture content, permeant type, and overburden pressure were tested by subjecting various GCL products to wet-dry cycles and measu

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Faroqy, Anna. "Investigating the changes in the geophysical and geotechnical properties of fine-grained soils when exposed to changes in vertically applied loads." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2018. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/8811/.

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Fine-grained soils, containing clay minerals, are known to experience potentially considerable changes in geotechnical properties when exposed to external loads. These could lead to loss of mechanical performance or catastrophic failure. Therefore, this research focuses on simple geophysical sensing techniques which could contribute to a warning system based on correlations between geotechnical and geophysical parameters. Fine-grained soils of differing plasticity were exposed to changes in vertical loading in bespoke experimental chambers. The geophysical properties investigated were apparent

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Jones, Cheryl Vanessa. "An investigation into the effects of cyclic freeze-thaw activity upon the geotechnical behaviour of clays, with specific reference to the Oxford region." Thesis, Oxford Brookes University, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.264473.

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