A primer on theoretical soil mechanics / Dimitrios Kolymbas, University of Innsbruck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kolymbas, D. (Dimitrios), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soil mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 188 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2022.

System Details:

Mode of Access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

A Primer to Theoretical Soil Mechanics is about adapting continuum mechanics to granular materials. The field of continuum mechanics offers many fruitful concepts and methods, however there is declining interest in the field due to its complex and fragmented nature. This book's purpose is therefore to facilitate the understanding of the theoretical principles of soil mechanics, as well as introducing the new theory of barodesy. This title argues for barodesy as a simple alternative to the plasticity theory used currently and provides a systematic insight into this new constitutive model for granular materials. This book therefore introduces a complex field from a fresh and innovative perspective using simple concepts, succinct equations and explanatory sketches. Intended for advanced undergraduates, graduates and PhD students, this title is also apt for researchers seeking advanced training on fundamental topics.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 28 Jul 2022).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781009210348 (ebook)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.