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Mechanics of granular materials : an introduction / M. Oda & K. Iwashita, editors.

Contributor(s): Oda, M | Iwashita, K.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Rotterdam, Netherlands ; Brookfield, VT, USA : A.A. Balkema, 1999Description: xi, 383 pages : illustrations, graphs ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9054104619 (hbk); 9054104627.Subject(s): GRANULES | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | SOIL MECHANICSHoldings: GRETA POINT: 620.17 MEC
Contents:
PREFACE -- 1. FUNDAMENTALS FOR MECHANICS OF GRANULAR MATERIALS -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Geometrical representation of granular assemblies -- 1.3. Discrete mechanics -- 1.4. Stress, strain and fabric tensors -- 1.5. From micro-behavior to macro-(averaged) behavior -- 1.6. Frictional behavior of granular materials and SMP -- 1.7. Energy principle in granular materials -- 1.8. Appendices -- References -- 2. CONTINUUM THEORY OF GRANULAR MATERIALS -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Polar continua and micromechanics of granular materials -- 2.3. Plasticity, visco-plasticity and rigid-plasticity theories -- 2.4. Double shearing model -- 2.5. Instability and bifurcation -- References -- 3. DISCRETE ELEMENT APPROACHES -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Basic formulation in discrete element approaches -- 3.3 Recent achievements by discrete element approaches -- 3.4. Interparticle relationships between forces and displacements -- 3.5. Future developments in discrete element approaches -- References -- 4. NEW FINDINGS FROM EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Fabric of granular soils and its development during shear deformation -- 4.3. Recent developments in experimental methodology -- 4.4. Recent findings in laboratory tests -- References -- 5. RAPID FLOW OF GRANULAR MATERIALS -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Background -- 5.3. Balance equations -- 5.4. Constitutive relations -- 5.5. Wall-bounded granular flows -- 5.6. Distinct element method -- 5.7. Physical experiments -- 5.8. Advanced topics -- 5.9. Conclusions -- References -- LIST OF AUTHORS AND EDITORS -- SUBJECT INDEX.
Summary: This textbook compiles reports written by about 35 internationally recognized authorities, and covers a range of interests for geotechnical engineers. Topics include: fundamentals for mechanics of granular materials; continuum theory of granular materials; and discrete element approaches.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
BOOK BOOK WELLINGTON BOOKS 620.17 MEC 1 Available B020777

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PREFACE -- 1. FUNDAMENTALS FOR MECHANICS OF GRANULAR MATERIALS -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Geometrical representation of granular assemblies -- 1.3. Discrete mechanics -- 1.4. Stress, strain and fabric tensors -- 1.5. From micro-behavior to macro-(averaged) behavior -- 1.6. Frictional behavior of granular materials and SMP -- 1.7. Energy principle in granular materials -- 1.8. Appendices -- References -- 2. CONTINUUM THEORY OF GRANULAR MATERIALS -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Polar continua and micromechanics of granular materials -- 2.3. Plasticity, visco-plasticity and rigid-plasticity theories -- 2.4. Double shearing model -- 2.5. Instability and bifurcation -- References -- 3. DISCRETE ELEMENT APPROACHES -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Basic formulation in discrete element approaches -- 3.3 Recent achievements by discrete element approaches -- 3.4. Interparticle relationships between forces and displacements -- 3.5. Future developments in discrete element approaches -- References -- 4. NEW FINDINGS FROM EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Fabric of granular soils and its development during shear deformation -- 4.3. Recent developments in experimental methodology -- 4.4. Recent findings in laboratory tests -- References -- 5. RAPID FLOW OF GRANULAR MATERIALS -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Background -- 5.3. Balance equations -- 5.4. Constitutive relations -- 5.5. Wall-bounded granular flows -- 5.6. Distinct element method -- 5.7. Physical experiments -- 5.8. Advanced topics -- 5.9. Conclusions -- References -- LIST OF AUTHORS AND EDITORS -- SUBJECT INDEX.

This textbook compiles reports written by about 35 internationally recognized authorities, and covers a range of interests for geotechnical engineers. Topics include: fundamentals for mechanics of granular materials; continuum theory of granular materials; and discrete element approaches.

GRETA POINT: 620.17 MEC

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