<p>The research presented in this thesis focuses on tunnel&ndash;building interaction, and more specifically on buildings with shallow foundations. </p> <p>The focus of this work is the effect of tunnelling on concrete framed buildings. The research deals ...

<p>This thesis aims to analyze soil and shallow foundations of buildings to reach the optimal type should be used to minimize cost with control over quality. Also, suggested a new sustainable material mixture for the three regions of Iraq. Mosul, Baghdad ...

<p>The results of this study show that failure of the examined caisson quay wall is induced by the deformation of the foundation and backfill soils. For all the analyzed remedial methods, improving the top 10 to 15 m of foundation soil under the wall and first ...

<p>The study investigated the effects of open landfill sites on the underground water quality by examining the physical and chemical properties of underground water in hand-dug wells around the Solous landfill sites in Igando, ...

<p>Coal based thermal power plant has created over 50,000 acres of ash ponds in India, with approximately 2500 acres of additional ponds created for a 500-MW power plant and is filled with ash up to 10 m in height within a period of 5 years. Presently, 160 ...

<p>Overall, this study shows that the proposed numerical tools are capable of modelling the mechanical and hydraulic behaviour of terrestrial and submarine landslides.</p>

<p>Landfill leachate is a liquid that is mainly produced by the rain which falls on the solid waste. The leachate usually contains high concentrations of ammonium, organic matter, toxic compounds and heavy metals. This master thesis introduces briefly facts ...

Three dimensional laser scanning, also known as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) has quickly been expanding in its applications in the field of geological engineering due to its ability to rapidly acquire highly accurate three dimensional positional data. ...

This dissertation contributes to the improvement of the predictive accuracy of the impact capacity of rockfall protection galleries and to the establishment of a performance-based design procedure for these structures. Furthermore, it facilitates the understanding ...

<p>Estimates of uncertainties and risks of the construction process are<br />essential information for decision-making in infrastructure projects. The construction process is affected by different types of uncertainties. We can distinguish between the common ...