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CRC Press - Geotechnics for Roads, Rail Tracks and Earth Structures

Name: CRC Press - Geotechnics for Roads, Rail Tracks and Earth Structures
Brand: CRC Press
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Geotechnics for Roads, Rail Tracks and Earth Structures provides a comprehensive international overview of recent advances in geotechnical engineering. This work focuses on the design and construction of road pavements and rail tracks specifically for high-speed trains. This volume serves as a guide for the international pavement and railway engineering community, encouraging a transition from empirical procedures toward a sophisticated approach based on proven theoretical concepts. By focusing on these advanced methodologies, engineers can better address the complex demands of modern transportation infrastructure. Readers will find detailed information regarding compaction technology used in construction and the specific properties of geomaterials required for effective design. The text also addresses critical environmental and physical challenges, including the effects of grain crushing, freezing-thawing problems, and the management of embankments. This book is an essential resource for professionals seeking to apply theoretical foundations to practical engineering projects in road and rail development.

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Provides an international overview of advancements in geotechnical engineering for modern infrastructure projects.

Focuses on the design and construction requirements for road pavements and high-speed train rail tracks.

Promotes a transition from empirical procedures to a design approach based on proven theoretical concepts.

Covers essential compaction technology used during the construction process of earth structures.

Explains the properties of geomaterials that are relevant to engineering design and construction tasks.

Addresses technical challenges such as grain crushing and freezing-thawing problems in soil and materials.

Includes detailed information regarding the management and stability of embankments.

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Brand: CRC Press
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 9026518447
Category: Books > Subjects > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening > Professional Horticulture > Soil Science
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 2001
Listed Since: 10 February 2007

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