{"product_id":"advances-in-multi-physics-and-multi-scale-couplings-in-geo-environmental-mechanics-hardback-9781785482786","title":"Advances in Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Couplings in Geo-Environmental Mechanics (Hardback) 9781785482786","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAdvances in Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Couplings in Geo-Environmental Mechanics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffers a synthesis of the most recent work on geo-environmental mechanics that is based on GeoMech, the International Research Group (GDRI)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFrancois Nicot (Edited by), Olivier Millet (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781785482786, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 November 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e386 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm, 0.74 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvances in Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Couplings in Geo-Environmental Mechanics \u003c\/i\u003ereunites some of the most recent work from the French research group MeGe GDR (National Research Group on Multiscale and Multiphysics Couplings in Geo-Environmental Mechanics) on the theme of multi-scale and multi-physics modeling of geomaterials, with a special focus on micromechanical aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts offers readers a glimpse into the current state of scientific knowledge in the field, together with the most up-to-date tools and methods of analysis available.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach chapter represents a study with a different viewpoint, alternating between phenomenological\/micro-mechanically enriched and purely micromechanical approaches. Throughout the book, contributing authors will highlight advances in geomaterials modeling, while also pointing out practical implications for engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTopics discussed include multi-scale modeling of cohesive-less geomaterials, including multi-physical processes, but also the effects of particle breakage, large deformations on the response of the material at the specimen scale and concrete materials, together with clays as cohesive geomaterials.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book concludes by looking at some engineering problems involving larger scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Multi-Scale and Multi-Physics Modeling of the Contact Interface Using DEM and Coupled DEM-FEM Approach 2. Adsorption-induced Instantaneous Deformation in Double Porosity Media: Modeling and Experimental Validations 3. Granular Materials: Mesoscale Structures and Modeling 4. Behavior of Granular Materials Affected by Grain Breakage 5. Multi-scale Modeling of the Mechanical Behaviour of Clays 6. Modeling of Complex Microcracking in Quasi-Brittle Materials: Numerical Methods and Experimental Validations 7. Multi-Scale Methods for the Analysis of Creep-Damage Coupling in Concrete 8. Effect of Variability of Porous Media Properties on Drying Kinetics: Application to Cement-based Materials 9. State of the Art on the Likelihood of Internal Erosion of Dams and Levees by Means of Testing 10. Mechanical Stability of River Banks Submitted to Fluctuations of the Water Level\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Soil \u0026amp; rock mechanics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Soil \u0026amp; rock mechanics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Soil%20\u0026amp;%20rock%20mechanics%20%5BTNCC%5D%22\"\u003eTNCC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"ISTE Press - Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651737276696,"sku":"9781785482786","price":113.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781785482786_cdf797b4-c714-4f9b-b1d1-f7f95545fa07.jpg?v=1694806429","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/advances-in-multi-physics-and-multi-scale-couplings-in-geo-environmental-mechanics-hardback-9781785482786","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}