{"title":"Ammar Dhouib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmar Dhouib\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a detailed exploration of geotechnical engineering principles tailored for construction projects. His works focus on practical applications, combining theoretical frameworks with real-world examples to guide engineers through complex site challenges and foundation design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect comprehensive insights into soil behaviour, site assessment, and construction techniques that are essential for safe and efficient project delivery. His books serve as valuable resources for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of engineering and technology within the field of geotechnics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"applied-geotechnics-for-construction-projects-volume-2-by-ammar-dhouib-9781786307767","title":"Applied Geotechnics for Construction Projects, Volume 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeotechnical engineering is now a fundamental component of construction projects. The second volume of this book addresses the fundamental principles of soil mechanics and the role of water in geotechnical projects and assessments. \u003cem\u003eApplied Geotechnics for Construction Projects, Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e outlines the hydraulic properties of soils and the basic concepts of water in soil, detailing the principles of permeability measurement tests and giving concrete test cases. It then goes on to outline the basic notions of soil mechanics as applied in geotechnics: from consolidation to short- and long-term notions via the swelling phenomena of clayey soils, soil shear strength and slope stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third chapter presents a comprehensive overview of geotechnical expertise using examples of concrete projects either with or without damage in the context of geotechnical construction works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this second volume provides concrete examples of applications to real projects and the rules and lessons we must remember. The result is a combination of geotechnical expertise and lessons learned from experience, both of which are highly valuable in the field of applied geotechnics for construction projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460204937452,"sku":"9781786307767","price":314.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781786307767-applied-geotechnics-for-construction-projects-volume-2.jpg?v=1774945551"},{"product_id":"applied-geotechnics-for-construction-projects-volume-4-by-ammar-dhouib-9781786307781","title":"Applied Geotechnics for Construction Projects, Volume 4","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeotechnical engineering is now a fundamental component of construction projects. The fourth and final volume of this book presents a range of retaining structures, alongside soil reinforcement and improvement techniques and processes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplied Geotechnics for Construction Projects, Volume 4\u003c\/em\u003e first presents the concept of thrust-fall, then goes on to examine the behaviour of retaining structures and their design and justification methods. A variety of practical applications for retaining structures are then considered, covering gravity walls, sheet pile curtains, in advance shoring excavations and retaining diaphragm walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book goes on to study soil reinforcement and improvement techniques, a subject that the author has dedicated thirty-five years to researching and teaching: from reinforced earth, in situ soil nailing, micropiles, in situ soil compaction, stone columns, and rigid inclusions to \"soil-cement\" and \"lime cement\" columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book ends with a comprehensive and practical discussion of the behaviour of underground structures; covering the concepts of convergence-confinement, stress evolution and subsidence estimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this fourth volume is illustrated with concrete examples and measurements of retaining structures, soil reinforcement and soil improvement from construction sites. The result is a combination of geotechnical expertise and lessons learned from experience, both of which are highly valuable in the field of applied geotechnics for construction projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470050181356,"sku":"9781786307781","price":314.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781786307781-applied-geotechnics-for-construction-projects-volume-4.jpg?v=1775209756"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ammar-dhouib.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}