Challenges and Innovations in Geotechnics is a collections of papers presented at the Eighth Asian Young Geotechnical Engineering Conference (8AYGEC, Astana, Kazakhstan, 5-7 August 2016), and covers various aspects the areas of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. The book contains special and keynote lectures and contributions on a wide range of topics in geotechnical engineering and construction:
(1) Laboratory and Field Testing
(2) Foundation and Underground Structure
(3) Ground Improvement
(4) Earthquake and Environment
(5) Numerical and Analytical Modeling
(6) Advanced Soil Mechanics
(7) Historical Sites
Challenges and Innovations in Geotechnics was published under the auspices of the ISSMGE TC-305 ‘Geotechnical Infrastructures for Megacities and New Capitals’, and reflects the present and future state of geotechnical engineering. The book will be extremely useful to geoengineers and researchers in the abovementioned areas.
Table of Contents:
Special Lecturers
Future challenges for geotechnical engineers (a more contractor orientated perspective)
W. Sondermann & C. Kummerer
Reconnaissance in and findings from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake in Japan
I. Towhata
Keynote Lecturers
Application of geosynthetics in civil engineers projects
E.C. Shin, M.K. Jung & J.K. Kang
Problems of Syrian historical monuments, destroyed by military action: Diagnostics, strengthening and reconstruction
T. Awwad
Geotechnical and construction considerations of pile foundations in problematical soils
A.Zh. Zhussupbekov &A.R. Omarov
On interim results of sand production research in weak sandstone formations in Kazakhstan
J.R. Kim & M.H. Nguyen
Laboratory and field testing (TS1)
Centrifuge applications in micropile foundations
A. Alnuaim, M.H. El Naggar & H. El Naggar
Analyzing of soil ground to frost heaving of structures
Z. Shakhmov, A. Tleubayeva, E. Smagulova, L. Utepbergenova, Y. Togabayev & D. Bazarbayev
Advantages of the piles testing methods according to the USA standards
A.S. Tulebekova, N.T. Alibekova, I.T. Zhumadilov & G.R. Alipbayeva
Measured temperature and moisture distribution in the subgrade of the “Almaty-Bishkek” highway
A. Nugmanova & B. Teltayev
Research of the mechanical properties of soil basis by an equivalent material
B. Kaldanova, G. Zhukenova, A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, Y. Muzdybayev, T. Muzdybayeva & B. Dosmukhambetova
Evaluation of wind power unit reliability according to the results of field studies on the example of Ereymentau wind power station
D.K. Orazova, A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, R.E. Lukpanov & S.B. Yenkebayev
Influence of blow energy of the hammer on the bearing capacity of piles during dynamic testing
R.E. Lukpanov, D.V. Tsigulyov, S.B. Yenkebayev & D.T. Askarov
Foundation and underground structure (TS2)
A case study on zoned excavation of a large foundation pit in proximity to existing tunnels
Q. Li, Z.H. Xu, J. Li & X.J.Wang
Reliability evaluation of the bearing capacity of a nodular cast-in-place concrete pile
K.Watanabe, A. Mitsumori, H. Nishioka & M. Koda
Comparative analysis of allowable load carrying capacity of laterally loaded piles
F.N. Sheikh, A.A. Gill, T. Masood & M. Irfan
Mid-tunnel underground docking of tunnel boring machines in Singapore
G.T. Senthilnath
Reliability analysis of pile driving formula for concrete driven piles in stiff soil layer: Case study in Chiang Mai province
S. Thongmunee &A. Thongchai
Two-lane vehicle underpass using pipe roof method at Sentosa Gateway Tunnel
S.C. Teo, T.G. Ng, I. Yogarajah, K.X.Woon & H.P. Dang
Analysis of pile foundation behavior on modern and ancient clay bases
A.B. Ponomaryov & E.N. Sychkina
Stress strain behaviour of urban road with underground communication structure
K. Tileu & B. Teltayev
Development of a reinforced concrete foundation system for renewable energy storage using compressed air technology
A. Sabirova, D. Zhang, J. Kim, M. Nguyen & C.-S. Shon
Prospects of using an innovative crushed stone (lightweight, solid, heat-insulating) and an aggregate for concrete structures as well as in the building process of the underground part
A. Montayeva
The analysis of the piling tests on construction site “The future of the free country”
A.R. Omarov, A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, A.D. Tulegulov, G.A. Zhukenova & G.K. Tanyrbergenova
The pile anchor base with use of the extending mixes
G.G. Kamshibaev, L.V. Gorshkova & K.T. Sakanov
Ground improvement (TS3)
Role of considering non-constant soil thermal parameters in the simulation of geothermal heat storage systems in the vadose zone
T. Ba¸ser, Y. Dong, N. Lu & J.S. McCartney
Strengthening of pile foundation under dynamic loads by high-pressure injection
M.L. Nuzhdin & L.V. Nuzhdin
New designs of the combined tape bases providing fuller use of the bearing ability of the basis
T.A. Krakhmal’ny, S.I. Evtushenko & M.P. Krakhmal’naya
Properties of collapsible soil—a case study
A. Zhakulina, Y. Akhmetov, A. Akhmetov &A. Zhakulin
Improvement of soft soil characteristics through application of dry concrete mix pillars
T. Tronda
Laboratory modeling of soil dam reinforced by geosynthetic material
R.E. Lukpanov
Estimation of liquefaction potential: A case study in San Francisco, California
A. Mussa, E. Satekenova, D. Zhang, S. Thiyyakkandi & J.R. Kim
Earthquake and environment (TS4)
Seismic bearing capacity of footings in c-φ soil by using a non-associated flow rule
D. Chakraborty
Application of local bentonite as buffer and backfill material in low-level radioactive waste disposal facility
F. Teng
Geotechnical approaches on the seismic risk assessment for architectural heritages at historical sites using field and centrifuge tests
H.-J. Park & D.-S. Kim
Liquefaction susceptibility analysis based on SPT and microtremor
N. Shrestha & S.K. Jha
Foundations on artificial bases stabilized by Vertical Armo-Elements (VAE) with a seismic-protective damping layer
Z.A. Khasanov, A.Z. Khasanov & I.I. Usmankhodjaev
Monitoring and protection of the foundations of buildings of dangerous production plants on seasonally heaving ground
S.A. Kudryavtsev, V.V. Kogay, A.A. Moldazhanova, I.V. Shestakov &A.V. Kazharzkii
Hazardous geological processes in the Northern Sikhote-Alin
S. Kvashuk, P. Iazvenko &V. Iazvenko
Numerical and analytical modeling (TS5)
Three-dimensional finite element analysis for stabilizing piles used in homogeneous slopes
I.-H. Ho
Numerical simulation for the estimation the jacking force in pipe jacking
J. Yen & K. Shou
Application of 3-D static analysis program for residual deformation due to liquefaction
Y. Tadano, H. Uno &A. Tateishi
Evaluation of damage morphology in three-hinge precast arch culvert based on shaking table tests and numerical analyses
Y. Sawamura, K. Kishida, M. Kimura & H. Ishihara
Numerical study on electrical resistivity tomography for prediction of anomaly in mechanized tunnelling job-sites
K.-H. Lee & I.-M. Lee
Analysis of efficiency of fiber reinforced sand as a backfill of retaining walls
A.S. Grishina &A.B. Ponomaryov
Mathematical modeling of massif state around the mountain road slopes and highland pit
S.Zh. Kuvakov, K.Ch. Kozhogulov & G.Dz. Kabaeva
Finite element analysis of deep excavation: A case study of underground parking underneath Russel Square, London
K. Bekish, A. Ulykbanov, T. Mukashev, Y. Serik, M. Nguyen & J. Kim
Analysis of excavation-induced ground movements in urban areas
C. Hung
Comparison analysis of features in Eurocode and Kazakhstan norms requirements
A.Zh. Zhussupbekov, A.S. Tulebekova, R. Lukpanov & I.T. Zhumadilov
Stabilization of strain mound road to partially thawing permafrost base using geocells
N.V. Kushnareva, D.O. Grigoriev & S.A. Kudryavtsev
Advanced soil mechanics (TS6)
Long-term durability of soil-bentonite cutoff walls used for containment of ground contamination
A. Takai, T. Katsumi, T. Inui, M. Kamon & S. Araki
Strength and deformation characteristics of sand-geosynthetic interfaces through digital image analysis
P. Vangla & M.L. Gali
Analysis of stress-strain state of anisotropic soil basement
L.V. Nuzhdin & K.V. Pavlyuk
The use of express method for determining the modulus of deformation of fill soil
A.B. Ponomaryov & S.A. Sazonova
Experimental research of deformed state of uniform soil massif depending on the step of barretts
K.Y. Stepanischev, P.V. Buryak, D.A. Vnukov & F.F. Zekhniev
Estimation of railway ballast and subballast bearing capacity in terms of 300 kN axle load train operation
A.F. Kolos &A.A. Konon
Historical sites (TS7)
The rehabilitation of historic buildings—case study Al-Thakana Al-Hamidieh in Syria
L. Awwad, N. Rahme &T. Awwad
Engineering-geological conditions and analysis of deformation of historical monuments in Kazakhstan
A.Z. Issina, S.Sh. Sadykova, Zh.S. Bisenova &A.S. Temirova
Strengthening of hydraulic structures on undermined territories
A.K. Aldungarova, M.K. Kuderin &V.A. Kozionov
