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Engineering geology

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Modeling Structures: Springs and Their Properties

Covers the modeling of structures using tension and torsion springs, focusing on their properties and calculations in engineering applications.

Slice Method: Stability of Slopes

Explores the slice method for slope stability analysis using simplified approaches and numerical calculations.

Settlement of Piles

Discusses soil bearing capacity, pile settlement methods, and Mindlin's formulas integration.

Soil Shear Resistance and Failure Criteria

Explains the Von Mises, Drucker-Prager, Mohr-Coulomb, and Cam-Clay failure criteria in soil mechanics.

Teton Dam Disaster: earthfill dam hydraulic rupture

Discusses the Teton Dam Disaster of 1976 in Idaho, covering its construction, failure sequence, warning signs, breach, and causes.

Rankine Method: Soil Pressure Calculations

Explains the Rankine method for calculating soil pressures in geotechnical engineering.

Settlements Case Study: Kansai International Airport

Explores settlements at Kansai International Airport, focusing on geological composition, drainage methods, construction, and settlement prediction.

Geotechnical Investigations and Tests

Covers the importance of geotechnical investigations and in-situ tests using various maps and preliminary studies.

Modified Cam Clay Model

Covers the Modified Cam Clay Model, stress paths, pore pressure, settlements, and applications in geotechnical problems.

Different Types of Walls - Lecture

Covers the classic method for constructing underground levels in urban buildings and the execution of support elements.

Slope Stability Analysis: Methods and Software

Covers slope stability analysis methods, including Bishop, Janbu, and Morgenstern-Price methods, and introduces the finite element method for analyzing soil structures.

Embankment Dams and Geotechnical Considerations

Explores the design and construction of embankment dams, emphasizing geotechnical considerations, site selection criteria, and dam behavior.