Effectively Calculate the Pressures of SoilWhen it comes to designing and constructing retaining structures that are safe and durable; understanding the interaction between soil and structure is at the foundation of it all. Laying down the groundwork for the non-specialists looking to gain an understanding of the background and issues surrounding geotechnical engineering; Earth Pressure and Earth-Retaining Structures; Third Edition introduces the mechanisms of earth pressure; and explains the design requirements for retaining structures. This text makes clear the uncertainty of parameter and partial factor issues that underpin recent codes. It then goes on to explain the principles of the geotechnical design of gravity walls; embedded walls; and composite structures. Whatrsquo;s New in the Third Edition:The first half of the book brings together and describes possible interactions between the ground and a retaining wall. It also includes materials that factor in available software packages dealing with seepage and slope instability; therefore providing a greater understanding of design issues and allowing readers to readily check computer output. The second part of the book begins by describing the background of Eurocode 7; and ends with detailed information about gravity walls; embedded walls; and composite walls. It also includes recent material on propped and braced excavations as well as work on soil nailing; anchored walls; and cofferdams. Previous chapters on the development of earth pressure theory and on graphical techniques have been moved to an appendix.Earth Pressure and Earth-Retaining Structures; Third Edition is written for practicing geotechnical; civil; and structural engineers and forms a reference for engineering geologists; geotechnical researchers; and undergraduate civil engineering students.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really intriguing readBy FallonI was intrigued by this book because Im a giant Law Order SVU and thought itd be neat to learn more about a producer. Im a TV junkie and a reader but not necessarily into biographies. However; I was pleased to learn how easy and entertaining of a read this way. Its cool to hear the story of someone who is providing the world with stories. It was shocking to learn about Teds ban from the US and I think he pushed through many hardships to make it to where he has in directing. Anybody intrigued by tv/film or curious about a directors life coming into the world of directing this read is for you. It doesnt just tell you of Teds success; it explains his rise and falls getting there.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. remarkable story done by the fabulous director of Law and order SVU!By Shan_dee87This is a truly inspiring book. Not only is it written by the extremely talented man who directed the successful 12 year series of Law and order SVU. In the story; the commonplace person comes the understand the tremendous amount of work that a director has to undergo when they are shooting a series so that the audience is truly captivated. I like how he said that directing is a strange process it not only involves what will be on the screen; but in the process playing psychiatrist with the actors involved; air traffic control with crew members; conductor with the different camera angles all in order to get that one perfect shot for the film that you envision others will see. I am only half way done with the story but I am already hooked. I cant wait to see what else is in store.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Behind the life of a directorBy Dream16This was a really fantastic read; being almost 500 pages; I felt at times it was a bit dragging; but it was most of the time fascinating. I am a huge fan of the productions Ted Kotcheff has directed; and its so amazing to read behind the scenes; and to learn about the lives of some of the actors and actresses.You dont just read behind the scenes of some of the most popular productions; but you read about the life of a director who doesnt always get the credit he deserves. This book is well written; and truly a work of art; as is every other project of Ted Kotcheff.
