5th International Conference on Geofoam Blocks in Construction Applications : Proceedings of EPS 2018 /: Proceedings of EPS 2018. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: David Arellano [and 3 others], editors.
• Editors: Arellano Gault, David; Özer, Abdullah Tolga; Bartlett, Steven Floyd; Vaslestad, Jan
• Other Names: International Conference on Geofoam Blocks in Construction Applications, 5th
• Contents: Intro; Contents; Key Note, Geofoam Blocks in Civil Engineering Applications; 1 Geofoam Blocks in Civil Engineering Applications; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Applications; 2.1 Lightweight Fill; 2.2 Load Reduction; 2.3 Energy Absorption; 2.4 Seismic Effects on EPS Fills; 2.5 Speed and Ease of Construction; 2.6 New Applications; 2.6.1 Lightweight Culvert Structure; 2.6.2 Seepage Mitigation; 2.6.3 Interface Shear Strength; 3 Material Specifications; 4 Design Considerations; 5 Construction Procedures; 5.1 Evenness and Tolerances; 5.2 Guard Rails; 5.3 Quality Assurance; 6 Monitoring Programmes 7 Failures8 Reuse of EPS; 9 Conclusions; References; Construction Applications; 2 Dutch A4all Tramway EPS Embankment with Vertical Sides; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Situation Description Including Subsoil Profile; 3 Cross Sections of Lightweight Embankments; 4 Realization; 5 Extra Benefits Due to Applied Design Methodology; 3 Geofoam Eps Used in Bridge Abutment, E18 Farris Bridge; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 EPS Geofoam Blocks in the Project; 3 Construction of the Geofoam Filling; 4 Challenges at Construction Site; 4.1 Fitting the EPS Geofoam Fill; 4.2 EPS Geofoam and Surface Water 4.3 Sizing of the EPS Geofoam Blocks5 Delivery Control; References; 4 EPS Geofoam Used in E16 Sandvika-Wøyen; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 The Project Description; 3 Lightweight Fill L1; 3.1 Soil Conditions; 3.2 Design Parameters; 3.3 Design Rules; 3.4 Stability Analysis; 3.4.1 Profile 5; 3.4.2 Profile 8 and 11; 3.5 Buoyancy/Uplift Analysis; 3.6 Construction and Quality Control; 4 Lightweight Fill L3; 4.1 Soil Conditions; 4.2 Design Rules; 4.3 Design Parameters; 4.4 Stability Analysis; 4.5 Buoyancy/Uplift Analysis; 4.6 Construction; 5 Conclusions; References 5 First Geofoam Roadway Embankment Application in TurkeyAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Materials and Design; 3 Instrumentation and Short-Term Monitoring; 4 Summary and Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 6 Dutch A76 Highway Widening Using EPS Embankment with a Vertical Side; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Situation Description and Implementation Aspects; 3 Design of the EPS Construction Including Stability Shortened Slope; 4 Savings and Additional Benefits; 5 Conclusions; References; 7 Dutch N201 Road Embankment with EPS Geofoam; Abstract; 1 Introduction 2 Situation, Subsoil Profile and Design Premise3 Terms of Reference; 4 Plaxis Modelling; 5 Supervision During Realization; 6 Problematical Realization Aspects and Redesigning; 6.1 Redesign Due to Inadequate EPS; 6.2 Redesign Due to Inadequate Foamed Concrete; 7 Recommendation; References; 8 Post-use Examination of EPS Block Characteristics: Finnish Case Histories; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Muurla EPS Lightweight Embankment; 2.1 Site History; 2.2 Site Location and Design of the Embankment; 2.3 Observations and Lessons Learnt; 2.3.1 Dismantling and Observations; 2.3.2 The Lightweight Pavement
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 620.192; Earth sciences; Lightweight materials -- Congresses; Insulating materials -- Congresses; Building materials -- Congresses; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Reference; Building materials; Insulating materials; Lightweight materials; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Meteorology & Climatology; Technology & Engineering -- Mechanical; Technology & Engineering -- Civil -- General; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Meteorology & climatology; Mechanical engineering & materials; Building construction & materials; Ceramics & glass technology; Hydraulic engineering; Materials; Building construction; Science -- Earth Sciences -- General; Economic geology; Conference papers and proceedings; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319789811; 3319789813
• Related ISBNs: 9783319789804; 3319789805
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 31, 2018).
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