Overview
Clear and concise presentation
Different aspects of complex soil behaviour are modelled using conventional constitutive models, which can be readily found within the available numerical codes
Thermomechanical consistency of all presented constitutive models is explored in a simple and systematic manner
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
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Constitutive modelling of reversible soil behaviour
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Constitutive modelling of irreversible soil behaviour
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About this book
The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between the traditional Geomechanics and Numerical Geotechnical Modelling with applications in science and practice. Geomechanics is rarely taught within the rigorous context of Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, while when it comes to Numerical Modelling, commercially available finite elements or finite differences software utilize constitutive relationships within the rigorous framework. As a result, young scientists and engineers have to learn the challenging subject of constitutive modelling from a program manual and often end up with using unrealistic models which violate the Laws of Thermodynamics.Â
The book is introductory, by no means does it claim any completeness and state of the art in such a dynamically developing field as numerical and constitutive modelling of soils. The author gives basic understanding of conventional continuum mechanics approaches to constitutive modelling, which can serve as a foundation for exploring more advanced theories. A considerable effort has been invested here into the clarity and brevity of the presentation. A special feature of this book is in exploring thermomechanical consistency of all presented constitutive models in a simple and systematic manner.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Constitutive Modelling in Geomechanics
Book Subtitle: Introduction
Authors: Alexander M. Puzrin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27395-7
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-27394-0Published: 20 January 2012
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-42892-0Published: 22 February 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-27395-7Published: 21 January 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 312
Topics: Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics, Solid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials, Structural Materials
Industry Sectors: Chemical Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities & Environment, Engineering, Materials & Steel, Oil, Gas & Geosciences