Geotechnics for Natural and Engineered Sustainable Technologies

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This contributed volume encompasses contributions by eminent researchers in the field of geotechnical engineering. The chapters of this book are based on the keynote and sub-theme lectures delivered at the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2017. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art research and practices in different domains of geotechnical engineering in the areas of soil dynamics, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, and geotechnical and geophysical investigations. It will serve as an ideal resource for academics, researchers, practicing professionals, and students alike. Front Matter ....Pages i-xx Addressing Sustainable Technologies in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (Krishna R. Reddy, Girish Kumar)....Pages 1-26 Geotechnics of Soft Ground (Madhav Madhira, Venkata Abhishek Sakleshpur)....Pages 27-44 Soil–Structure Interaction Analysis of Pile Foundations Subjected to Dynamic Loads (A. Boominathan, Ramon Varghese, Srilakshmi K. Nair)....Pages 45-61 Cascaded Recycle of Waste Tires—Some Novel Approaches Toward Sustainable Geo-Construction and Climate Change Adaptation (Hemanta Hazarika, Hidetoshi Yokota, Shigeki Endo, Tota Kinoshita)....Pages 63-81 Static and Seismic Slope Safety Displacement-Based Criterion for Seismic Analysis (Sarada K. Sarma)....Pages 83-105 On the Use of Scaled Model Tests for Analysis and Design of Offshore Wind Turbines (Subhamoy Bhattacharya, Georgios Nikitas, Saleh Jalbi)....Pages 107-129 Modeling and Behavior of Geosynthetics-Reinforced Foundation (Sarvesh Chandra)....Pages 131-144 Image-Based Characterization Techniques for Geotechnical Applications (Gali Madhavi Latha, Prashanth Vangla, Nimisha Roy)....Pages 145-162 Geotechnical Challenges in Tunnelling Through Weak Rocks (Mahendra Singh)....Pages 163-186 Reliability and Accuracy of Seismic Tests in Geotechnical Site Characterization (Sebastiano Foti, Federico Passeri)....Pages 187-206 Soil–Bentonite Cutoff Walls for Geoenvironmental Containment (Takeshi Katsumi, Atsushi Takai, Toru Inui)....Pages 207-223 Development of Underground Tunnel Construction Technology in Weak Rock (Eun Chul Shin, Jeong Jun Park, Arum Lee)....Pages 225-244 Subsurface Investigation—Integrated and Modern Approach (P. Anbazhagan)....Pages 245-257 Modeling Soil–Foundation Interaction and Beyond (Subhadeep Banerjee)....Pages 259-269 Effect of Long-Term Performance of EPS Geofoam on Lateral Earth Pressures on Retaining Walls (Satyanarayana Murty Dasaka, Vinil Kumar Gade)....Pages 271-289 Comprehensive Characteristics of Fresh and Processed MSW Generated in Kanpur City (S. Rajesh)....Pages 291-301 Physico-Chemical Effects on Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils (T. Thyagaraj)....Pages 303-315 Crack Initiation—Propagation and Failure Modes in Rocks (V. B. Maji, Sivakumar G.)....Pages 317-328 Retrofitting of N–W Corner of Kolkata High Court Heritage Building Through Micropiles and Grouting (Satyendra Mittal, G. L. Sivakumar Babu)....Pages 329-339 Meethotamulla Landfill Failure Analysis: A Probabilistic Approach (B. Munwar Basha, K. V. N. S. Raviteja)....Pages 341-351 Determination of Anelastic Attenuation Factor (Q) and Decay Factor (K) from Ground Motion Records of the Intra-plate Region (Neelima Satyam, Shambhavi Dube, Raj Banerjee, Srijit Bandyopadhyay, G. R. Reddy, Suzette Payne et al.)....Pages 353-370 Uncertainties in Site Characterization Using Surface Wave Techniques and Their Effects on Seismic Ground Response (Ravi S. Jakka, Narayan Roy)....Pages 371-383 Impact of Flooding on Roadways (Rajib Basu Mallick, Mingjiang Tao, Nivedya M. K.)....Pages 385-397 A Quantitative Framework for Sustainability and Resilience in Geotechnical Engineering (Dipanjan Basu, Mina Lee)....Pages 399-411 Case Studies—Prediction of Offshore Jack-up Leg Penetrations (C. R. Parthasarathy)....Pages 413-422 Forensic Study on the Causes of Failure of Stone Columns Under Water Storage Tanks and Possible Remedial Measures (Kaushik Bandyopadhyay)....Pages 423-432 Runout of Flow Landslides (J. Kim, Z. Q. Liu, S. Lacasse, S. Nordal, V. Thakur)....Pages 433-445 Quantification of Soil State Variables Using Electromagnetic Methods (Alexander Scheuermann, Thierry Bore, Partha Narayan Mishra, Habibullah Bhuyan, Guanxi Yan, Tilman Bittner et al.)....Pages 447-456 Diverse Applications of Geocells for Highways—Two Case Studies from the North-East (Shahrokh P. Bagli)....Pages 457-467