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Contains 16 papers concerning a variety of issues in pavement mechanics. This work covers topics including the characterization, modeling, and simulation of asphalt mixtures, asphalt pavements and concrete mixtures. It is suitable for geotechnical engineers, pavement engineers, and those involved in the field of pavement mechanics.

Contains 189 peer-reviewed papers focusing on the science and technology of grouting. Papers describe advances in materials, instrumentation, control and the basic science of grouting and deep mixing, and they lead the way to better understanding of and new applications for these technologies.

Contains 84 peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo in Orlando, Florida, from March 15 to 19, 2009. This book combines the 2009 annual meetings of the Geo-Institute of ASCE, the International Association of Foundation Drilling, and the Pile Driving Contractors Association.

Discusses topics that include formation of karst and sinkholes; application of geophysics; GIS morphing and computer databases; unique investigation techniques; risk assessment; and hydrology of Woodville Karst Plain. This book also discusses water management, monitoring, and remediation; modeling in karst; and groundwater tracing.

Contains 42 papers that were presented at the GeoShanghai Conference. This title represents the advances in applied unsaturated soil mechanics, and coupled phenomena in geotechnical engineering practice. It includes papers on unsaturated soil phenomena, coupled phenomena and transport phenomena.

Contains over 215 papers presented during the Fourth International Conference on Unsaturated Soils held in Carefree, Arizona on April 2-5, 2006. These papers document the experience of researchers and practitioners from around the world, concerning an array of unsaturated soil problems.

Gathers geomechanics research conducted by investigators from the United States and Japan. This book contains papers presenting data, methods, and facilities on a variety of topics in the areas of testing, modeling, and numerical simulations in geomechanics. It is suitable for those interested in geomechanics in the United States and Japan.

Features 19 papers that present research in analysis, design, construction, and testing of deep foundations on topics, such as pile foundation collapse, three-dimensional analysis, pile driving techniques, and suction caisson foundations.

Contains the papers presented at the sessions on ""Unsaturated Soil Engineering Practice"" held during the First National Conference of the ASCE Geo-Institute at the Utah State University in Logan, Utah from July 16-19, 1997. These papers address the various practice, experience, and advances in unsaturated soils engineering.

Contains over 140 papers that were presented at the 2008 GeoCongress, held in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 9-12, 2008. This title discusses the challenges of sustainability in geotechnics. It covers topics on education, sustainable materials and infrastructure, risk-based analysis and design, and impacts and mitigation of geohazards.

Contains over 100 papers that were presented at the 2008 GeoCongress, held in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 9-12, 2008. This title covers topics including: new and conventional remediation technologies, design and operational aspects of bioreactor landfills, management of mining wastes, and recycle and reuse of waste materials.

Contains five papers from sessions of the Third National Conference of the Geo-Institute. These papers focus on the advances in field and laboratory characterization of transportation geo-materials. Topics include evaluation of in situ resilient modulus testing techniques, evaluation of geogrid-reinforced granular base, and more.

Offers guidelines to aid civil engineers in making the essential decisions regarding construction safety and excavation activities. This title is also intended to provide information and conceptual orientation for owners, funding agencies, contractors, and engineering and architectural staff.

Contains 116 papers presented at the 1998 Specialty Conference on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics sponsored by the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. These papers focus on developments in important areas of geotechnical earthquake engineering practice.

Contains papers presented at sessions sponsored by the Geo-Institute in conjunction with the ASCE Annual Convention held in Boston, Massachusetts, October 18-21, 1998. The papers focus on innovations in design and construction of earth retaining systems, design criteria, specialty testing programs and instrumentation monitoring.