Bifurcation Analysis in Geomechanics

J. Sulem, I.G. Vardoulakis

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English

Spon Press
27 July 1995

Petrology; Soil & rock mechanics

In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of mathematical models developed to tackle

geomechanics problems, largely as a result of the increasing availability and power of computers and the parallel evolution of versatile numerical techniques. This book examines the experimental and theoretical aspects of the pre-failure and post-failure behaviour of geomaterials within the frame of bifurcation theory. Coverage includes basic continuum mechanics for dry and fluid infiltrated porous media, bifurcation and stability analyses applied to layered geological media

and granular materials, and theories for generalized continua (Cosserat and gradient theories) as applied to materials with microstructure and in relation to strain localization phenomena. This volume will be an essential source of reference for researchers and practitioners in soil and rock mechanics, and foundation engineering. It will also be of value to

engineers, geologists and structural, civil and geotechincal engineers.

By: J. Sulem, I.G. Vardoulakis
Imprint: Spon Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 952g
ISBN: 9780751402148
ISBN 10: 0751402141
Pages: 484
Publication Date: 27 July 1995
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. Basic concepts from continuum mechanics. Incremental continuum mechanics. Buckling of layered elastic media. Mechanics of water-saturated granular materials. Plasticity theory for granular materials. Bifurcation analysis of element tests. Shear band bifurcation in granular media. Cosserat continuum model for granular materials. Second grade plasticity theory for geomaterials. Stability of undrained deformations. Index.

Sulem, J.; Vardoulakis, I.G.

Reviews for Bifurcation Analysis in Geomechanics

'...covers basic concepts, from continuum mechanics to detailed analyses of buckling and interface instabilities, including multilayered and cracked media.' - Civil Engineering