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Geoengineering - Geotechnical Engineering
Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, Manuals, etc.

Geology Engineering
Courses, Lectures, Manuals, etc.

Rock Engineering & Tunnel Engineering
Courses, Lectures, Manuals, etc.

Sea-Ice Engineering,
Sea-Ice Geophysics, Sea-Ice Research, etc.
Courses, Lectures, Manuals, etc.

Mineralogy - Minerals
Courses, Lectures, Manuals, Databases, etc.

Geotechnical Engineering & Geotechnical Aspects of Highway Design

Soil Mechanics, Soil Physics & Soil Chemistry

Geoengineering
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Geotechnical Engineering - Geoengineering

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, SPREADSHEETS (XLS), ETC.

GEOENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, SPREADSHEETS (XLS), ETC.

Undergraduate Geotechnology - Geoengineering Courses, Lectures, etc.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND GEOTECNICS (GE341) - J. David Rogers, Geological Engineering, Department of Geological Sciences & Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology Multimedia Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Engineering Geology and Geotechnics" Course Lectures include
"...Rock Weathering and Soil Forming Processes;
Expansive Soils;
Consolidation and Hydrocompression;
Rock Mechanics;
Slope Stability and Landsliding; etc..."
For more information see J. David Rogers Home Page; Geological Engineering or the Department of Geological Sciences & Engineering

GEOENGINEERING - Lanbo Liu, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Connecticut Multimedia Geoenginering Courses (Text & Images).
Examples from over "6" Geoengineering Courses include
Examples from over "30" "Soil Mechanics and Foundations" Course Lectures include
"...The Origin of Soil;
Soil Particles;
Weight-Volume Relationship;
Soil Consistency and Atterberg Limits;
Soil Classification (AASHTO and USCS);
Soil Compaction, Proctor Test;
Permeability;
Seepage I;
in situ stress;
Stresses in Soil Mass;
Compressibility of Soil;
Shear Strength of Soil;
Lateral Earth Pressure;
Slope Stability;
Soil Bearing Capacity; etc..."
Examples from over "14" "Introductory Applied Geophysics" Course Lectures include
"...Site Investigation;
Material Properties;
Seismic Refraction;
DC Resisitivity;
Geomagnetics, Induced Polarization, Magnetic Resonance;
Electromagnetic Induction;
Ground Penetration Radar;
Borehole Geophysics; etc..."
Examples from over "25" "Engineering and Environmental Geology" Course Chapters include
"...Basic Petrology and Mineralogy;
Rock Mechanics;
Soil Mechanics;
Hydology;
Groundwater Hydrology;
Glaciology;
Costal Processes;
Landslides;
Rock Weathering;
Structural Geology; etc..."
Examples from over "11" "Exploration and Engineering Seismology" Course Lectures include
"...Derivation of the Seismic Wave Equation;
Seismic Wave Energy;
Multiple Surpression;
Earthquake Strong Ground Motion;
Static Correction and Wave-equation Redatuming;
Seismic Refleciton and Migration; etc..."

For more information see Lanbo Liu's Homepage or the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Undergraduate Construction Equipment and Methods Course, Technical Reports, etc.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS (ENCE 420) - I.A. Assakkaf, Center for Technology and Systems Management, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland Multimedia Construction Equipment and Methods Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
"Construction Equipment and Methods" Course Description
"...Evaluation and selection of equipment and methods for construction of projects, including earthmoving, paving, steel and concrete construction, formwork, trenching, cofferdams, rock excavation, tunneling..."
Examples of "Construction Equipment and Methods" Course Chapters include
"...Equipment Cost;
Geotechnical Materials;
Dozers;
Scrapers;
Excavators;
Finishing Equipment;
Trucks and Hauling Equipment;
Drilling Rock and Earth;
Blasting Rock;
Cranes;
Draglines and Clamshells;
Piles and Pile-Driving Equipment;
Equipment for Pumping Water;
Belt-Conveyer Systems; etc..."
For more information see Construction Equipment and Methods Home Page; Courses; Ibrahim A. Assakkaf's Home Page; Center for Technology and Systems Management or the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Undergraduate & Graduate Borehole Geophysics Lessons & Technical Reports

BOREHOLE LOGGING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & DATA ACQUISTION - Borehole Research Group, Division of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia University Multimedia Borehole Physics - Geophysics Lessons & Technical Reports (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Borehole Logging Tools, Equipment & Data Acquistion" Lessons & Technical Reports include
Logging Tools & Equipment includes
"...Multi-sensor Spectral Gamma Ray Tool;
Seismic-While-Drilling Pilot Sensor;
Digital Core Barrel Measurements..."
Data Acquistion includes
"...BRG Data Acquisition System;
BRG High-Resolution Depth Counter; etc..."

For more information see the Borehole Research Group; Division of Marine Geology and Geophysics; Research or the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)

INTRODUCTION TO BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICS - New York Water Science Center, USGS Multimedia Introduction to Borehole Geophysics (Text & Images). VERY EXTENSIVE.
Borehole Geophysics
"...is the science of recording and analyzing measurements of physical properties made in wells or test holes. Probes that measure different properties are lowered into the borehole to collect continuous or point data that is graphically displayed as a geophysical log. Multiple logs typically are collected to take advantage of their synergistic nature..."
Examples of "Introduction to Borehole Geophysics" Lectures include
"...Delineation of Hydrogeologic Unit;
Definition of Ground-Water Quality;
Caliper Logs;
Gamma Logs;
Single-point resistance Logs;
Spontaneous-potential Logs;
Normal-resistivity Logs;
Electromagnetic-induction Logs;
Fluid-resistivity Logs;
Temperature Logs;
Flowmeter Logs;
Television Logs; etc..."
For more information see the New York Water Science Center

GEOPHYSICAL METHODS: BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICS; SURFACE-GEOPHYSICAL & WATER-BORNE - Branch of Geophysics, Office of Groundwater, USGS Water Resources of the United States, U.S. Geological Survey Multimedia Borehole Physics Textbook (Text & Images). VERY EXTENSIVE.
Geophysical Methods
"...focuses on the development and modification of geophysical characterization and monitoring methods and on the testing of newly developed and emerging geophysical technologies..."
Examples of "Borehole-Geophysical Methods" Textbooks Categories include
"...Standard Borehole Logging Methods;
Borehole Electromagnetic (EM) Induction logging;
Borehole Imaging;
Borehole Radar;
Deviation;
Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT);
Spectral Gamma; etc..."
For more information see Branch of Geophysics; Office of Groundwsater or the USGS Water Resources of the United States

Graduate Geotechnology Courses, Lectures, Manuals, etc.

AN INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING & SAMPLING IN GEOTECHNICAL PRACTICE - Authors: Jason T. DeJong & Ross W. Boulanger, Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of California, Davis Multimedia An Introduction to Drilling & Sampling in Geotechnical Practice Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Click on "VIDEO".
An Introduction to Drilling & Sampling in Geotechnical Practice Video
"...This 35-minute video presents an overview of typical drilling and sampling methods in Geotechnical Engineering practice. Topics include types of drill rigs, rotary wash drilling, solid and hollow stem auguring, SPT testing, thin-walled tube sampling, Pitcher barrel sampling, rock coring, and sample disturbance..."
For more information see the Geotechnical Engineering or the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE (GE441) - J. David Rogers, Geological Engineering, Department of Geological Sciences & Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology Multimedia Geotechnical Construction Practice Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Geotechnical Construction Practice" Course Lectures include
"...Mechanical Compaction of Soils for Engineering Purposes;
Drainage and Erosion Control;
Slope Face Treatment;
Subsurface Drainage;
Geotechnical Input for the Design of Retention Structures; etc..."
Examples of "Geotechnical Construction Practice" Supplemental Materials include
"...Drainage Requirements And Maintenance of Homesites;
Gow, Mohr, Terzaghi, and the Origins of the Standard Penetration Test;
Slope Failures And Grading Corrections;
Caterpillar Performance Handbook;
Damage to Foundations from Expansive Soils;
Correlations Between Soil Plasticity and Strength Parameters;
Determination of Earth Pressure Distributions for Large-Scale Retention Structures; etc..."
For more information see J. David Rogers Home Page; Geological Engineering or the Department of Geological Sciences & Engineering

Geotechnology Manuals for Professionals

EARTH MANUAL - Earth Sciences and Research Laboratory, Geotechnical Research, Technical Service Center, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interiors Multimedia Earth Manual - PDF, 311 Pages (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Earth Manual
"...The manual provides current technical information on the field and laboratory investigations and construction control of soils used as foundations and materials for dams, canals, and many other types of structures built for Reclamation projects in the United States of America..."
For more information see the Technical Service Center or the Bureau of Reclamation

Geology Engineering

GEOLOGY ENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY FIELD MANUAL: VOLUME 1 & VOLUME 2 - Engineering Geology Group, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interior Multimedia Multimedia Engineering Geology Field Manual - PDF (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Engineering Geology Field Manual Manual: Volume 1" Chapters include
"...Geologic Terminology and Classifications for Geologic Materials;
Engineering Classification and Description of Soil;
Classification of Rocks and Description of Physical Properties of Rock;
Terminology and Descriptions for Discontinuities;
Geologic Mapping and Documentation;
Groundwater Data Acquisition Methods;
Guidelines for Core Logging;
Instructions for Logging Soils; etc..."
Examples of "Engineering Geology Field Manual Manual: Volume 2" Chapters include
"...Surface Geophysical Investigations;
Borehole Geophysical & Wireline Surveys;
Water Testing for Grouting;
Water Testing and Permeability;
Ripraq;
Blast Design;
Water Control;
Foundation Preparation, Treatment, and Cleanup;
Penetration Testing; etc..."
For more information see the Engineering Geology Group or the Bureau of Reclamation

Rock Engineering & Tunnel Engineering

ROCK ENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

Rock Engineeering Courses

PRACTICAL ROCK ENGINEERING - Author: E. Hoek, Hosted by Rocscience Inc. Multimedia Practical Rock Engineering Course - PDF, 300+ Pages (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Practical Rock Engineering provides
"...an insight into practical rock engineering to students, geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists. Case histories are used, wherever possible, to illustrate the methods currently used by practicing engineers. No attempt has been made to include recent research findings which have not yet found their way into everyday practical application..."
Examples of "Practical Rock Engineering" Course Chapters include
"...Rock Mass Classification;
Shear Strength of Discontinuities;
Structurally Controlled Instability in Tunnels;
The Rio Grande Project - Argentina;
Factor or Safety and Probability of Failure;
Analysis of Rockfall Hazards;
In Situ and Induced Stresses;
Rock Mass Properties;
Tunnels in Weak Rock;
Design of Large Underground Caverns; etc..."
For more information see Rocscience: Geotechnical Software for Rock & Soil

Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering Courses, Textbooks, Dictionaries, etc.

ROCK BLASTING TERMS AND SYMBOLS: A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY IN ROCK BLASTING - Editor in Chief: Agne Rustan; Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc., 1998; Hosted by Google Books Multimedia Rock Blasting Terms and Symbols: A Dictionary of Symbols and Terminology in Rock Blasting Book - 204 Pages (Text & Images).
Rock Blasting Terms and Symbols: A Dictionary of Symbols and Terminology in Rock Blasting
"...The objective of creating the dictionary was to make available an extended compilation for terms which would help students, teachers, technicians, engineers, scientists and practioners in the field of blasting become better acquainted with international definitions and symbols, and assist them..."
"...contains 1980 terms, 325 symbols, 77 acronyms, abbreviations and shortened froms, 221 references, 32 figures, 57 formulas,..."

BLASTING FUNDAMENTALS - ISEE Certificate Program, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Multimedia Blasting Fundamentals Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY EXTENSIVE.
Free but Registration Required.
Examples of "Blasting Fundamentals" Course Lessons include
"...Blasting Safety;
Geological Effects on Blasting;
Explosives Products and Selection;
Detonators and Initiation Systems;
Ground Vibrations and Airwaves; etc..."
For more information see the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE)

ROCK BLASTING AND EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING - Authors: Per-Anders Persson, Roger Holmberg & Jaimin Lee; Publisher: CRC Press, 1993; Hosted by Google Books Multimedia Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering Textbook - 560 Pages (Text & Images).
Examples from over "19" "Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering" Textbook Chapters include
"...Rock Strength and Fracture Properties;
Mechanical Drilling and Boring in Rock;
Explosives;
Shock Waves and Detonations, Explosive Performance;
Principles of Charge Calculation for Surface Blasting;
Charge Calculations for Tunneling;
Stress Waves in Rock, Rock Mass Damage and Fragmentation;
Fly Rock;
Safety in Production of Explosives; etc..."

Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering Calculators

IME TNT EQUIVALENCE CALCULATOR - Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME)
IME TNT Equivalence Calculator
"...There are many ways to calculate "TNT equivalence" and the term is often misused because the property in question and basis for the equivalence are not defined..."
"...This worksheet is primarily designed to assist mining companies in determining if they should submit form 9-4040-A to the U.S. Geological Survey..."
"...If the number of Short Tons is larger than 300, you should submit USGS form 9-4040-A..."
IME TNT Equivalence Calculator INPUT Values include
"...Weight of the Explosive;
Heat of Combustion or the Heat of Explosion of the Explosive..."

For more information see Industrial Explosives or the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME)

Secondary Explosive Components

PRECISIONS SECONDARY EXPLOSIVE COMPONENTS - Teledyne RISI, a Teledyne Technologies Company Multimedia Secondary Explosive Components Technical Reports (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Teledyne RISI

Examples of "Precision Secondary Explosive Components" Sections include

EBW Detonators

Electronic Firing System

EFI Initiators

Laser and Photogrammetric Methods for Rock Face Characterization

LASER AND PHOTOGRAMMETRIC METHODS FOR ROCK FACE CHARACTERIZATION - Engineering Geology Group, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interior Multimedia Multimedia Laser and Photogrammetric Methods for Rock Face Characterization - PDF, 120 Pages (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Laser and Photogrammetric Methods for Rock Face Characterization" Sections include
"...Using 3DM Analyst Mine Mapping Suite for Rock Face Characterisation;
Basics and application of 3D imaging systems with conventional and high-resolution cameras;
LIDAR for Rock Mass Characterization: Hardware, Software, Accuracy and Best-Practices;
Remote 3D Mapping Of Rock Mass Structure; etc..."
For more information see the Engineering Geology Group; Library or the Bureau of Reclamation

Rock Engineering Software

ROCK ENGINEERING SOFTWARE - Rocscience Inc. Multimedia Rock Engineering Software (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
For more information see Rocscience: Geotechnical Software for Rock & Soil

TUNNEL ENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

Tunnel Engineering Courses, Manuals, etc.

TUNNEL ENGINEERING: ENGINEEERING AND DESIGN - TUNNELS AND SHAFTS IN ROCKS - United States Army Corps of Engineers Multimedia Tunnel Engineering: Engineering and Design - Tunnels and Shafts in Rock Manual (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Tunnel Engineering: Engineering and Design - Tunnels and Shafts in Rock Manual
"...The purpose of this manual is to provide technical criteria and guidance for the planning, design, and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock for civil works projects..."
Examples of "Tunnel Engineering: Engineering and Design - Tunnels and Shafts in Rock" Manual Chapters include
"...General Considerations;
Geology Considerations;
Geotechnical Explorations for Tunnels and Shafts;
Construction of Tunnels and Shafts;
Design Considerations;
Geomechanical Analyses;
Design of Permanent, Final Linings;
Instrumentation and Monitoring; etc.."
For more information see Index of Engineer Manuals; Publications of the Headquarters; Publications of the Headquarters (Alternate Site) or the United States Army Corps of Engineers

DRILLED SHAFTS CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES AND LRFD DESIGN METHODS - Geotechnical Engineering, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Multimedia Drilled Shafts Construction Procedures and LRFD Design Methods Manual - PDF, 30 MB (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see Drilled Shafts Construction Procedures and LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) Design Methods Manual Home Page; Geotechnical Engineering or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Tunnel Inspection Courses, Manuals, etc.

HIGHWAY AND RAIL TRANSIT TUNNEL INSPECTION MANUAL Multimedia Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual
"...The purpose of this manual is to provide highway and rail transit tunnel owners guidance for establishing procedures and practices for the inspection, documentation, and priority classification of deficiencies for various elements that comprise an existing tunnel. It is also the intent that this manual be used as part of a comprehensive inspection and maintenance program..."
Examples of "Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual" Chapters & Subchapters include
Tunnel Construction And Systems
"...Tunnel Types;
Ventilation Systems;
Lighting Systems; etc..."
Fundamentals Of Tunnel Inspection;
Inspection Procedures - General Discussion; etc.
For more information see Tunnels; Bridge Engineering or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Tunnel Engineering Videos

GUIDED BORING MACHINE AND MICROTUNNELING VIDEOS (WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER) - Akkerman, Inc. Multimedia Guided Boring Machine and Microtunneling Videos (Text, Images, Videos & Audio/Sound). VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Products & Services or Akkerman, Inc.

Tunnel Engineering Machines

TUNNEL BORING MACHINES - Caterpillar Tunneling, Catepillar Multimedia Tunnel Boring Machines (Text & Images).
Examples of "Tunnel Boring Machines" include
Soft/Mixed Ground Machines
"...Earth Pressure Balance TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine);
Convertable (Dual Mode) TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine);
Pipe Jacking TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine); etc..."
Rock Machines
"...Single Shield Rock TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine);
Double Shield Rock TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine)

For more information see Caterpillar Tunneling or Caterpillar

TUNNEL BORING MACHINES - Akkerman Multimedia Tunnel Boring Machines (Text & Images).
Examples of "Tunnel Boring Machines" Lessons include
"...Tunneling Boring Machine (TBM);
Guided Boring Machines (GBM);
Microtunneling Boring Machine (MTBM)..."
For more information see Akkerman, Inc.

TUNNEL BORING MACHINES & EQUIPMENT - The Robbins Company Multimedia Tunnel Boring Machines & Equipment (Text & Images).
Examples of "Tunnel Boring Machines & Equipment" Lessons include
"...Tunnel Boring Machines (Main Beam TBMs, Single Shield TBMs, etc.);
Small Diameter Rock Boring Equipment;
Auger Boring Machines;
Conveyor Systems; etc..."
For more information see The Robbins Company

Sea-Ice Engineering, Sea-Ice Geophysics, Sea-Ice Research, etc.

RELATED CENTERS

FOR ICE, SNOW, GLACIERS, ICEBERGS, GLACIOLOGY, CRYOSPHERE, ETC. COURSES, DATABAES, ETC. SEE THE GEOLOGY CENTER: ICE, SNOW, GLACIERS, ICEBERGS, GLACIOLOGY, CRYOSPHERE, ETC.

FOR METEROLOGY, CLIMATOLOGY, WEATHER, ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY & ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS COURSES, DATABAES, ETC. SEE THE METEROLOGY, CLIMATOLOGY, WEATHER, ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY & ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS CENTER

SEA-ICE GEOPHYSICS COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

SEA-ICE RESEARCH COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

SEA-ICE GEOPHYSICS - Hajo Eicken, Sea Ice Group, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), Fairbanks, Alaska Multimedia Sea-Ice Geophysics Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Sea-Ice Geophysics" Course Lectures include
"...Sea-ice microphysics: Ice crystallography, nucleation, crystal growth;
Sea-ice phase diagram, equations of state and solute segregation;
Microphysics and microstructural evolution: the evolution of sea-ice salinity profiles and their impact on macroscopic ice properties;
Sea-ice optical and electromagnetic properties;
Sea-ice thermal properties;
The problem of scales: macroscopic ice strength and its relevance for large-scale ice dynamics;
Sea-ice remote sensing; etc..."
For more information see the Sea-Ice Geophysics Home Page; Hajo Eicken's Home Page; Sea Ice Group or the Geophysical Institute

TRANSPORT PROCESSES AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ROCKS - Hajo Eicken, D. Pringle & J. Eichelberger, Sea Ice Group, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), Fairbanks, Alaska Multimedia Transport Processes and Physical Properties of Rocks Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Transport Processes and Physical Properties of Rocks" Course Lectures include
"...Thermal properties and heat transfer;
Permeability and fluid transport;
Transport and property modeling;
Electrical properties and charge transport;
Transport and rock properties in magmatic systems;
Dielectric properties of porous rocks and sea ice; etc..."
For more information see Hajo Eicken's Home Page; Sea Ice Group or the Geophysical Institute

FIELD TECHNIQUES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY SEA-ICE RESEARCH - Hajo Eicken, R. Gradinger & K. Shirasawa, Sea Ice Group, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF), Fairbanks, Alaska Multimedia Field Techniques in Interdisciplinary Sea-ice Research Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Field Techniques in Interdisciplinary Sea-ice Research" Course Lectures include
"...Introduction to remote sensing of sea ice properties and processes and its application in sea-ice field research;
Sea ice thickness, morphology and deformation;
Ice-core and in-situ measurements of sea-ice physical properties;
Ice engineering properties;
Ice-ocean interaction, heat and nutrient exchange;
Integrated sea-ice observing systems; etc..."
For more information see the Field Techniques in Interdisciplinary Sea-ice Research Home Page; Hajo Eicken's Home Page; Sea Ice Group or the Geophysical Institute

SEA-ICE ENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

DESIGN OF FLOATING PRODUCTION STORAGE AND OFFLOADING (FPSO) COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

FPSO IN THE ARCTIC: DESIGN OF FLOATING PRODUCTION STORAGE AND OFFLOADING (FPSO) - Authors: S. Prabhakar, A. van Nes & R. Corona; Under the Direction of Director: S.A. Miedema, Offshore Moorings - Offshore & Dredging Engineering Group, Marine and Transport Technology, Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands Multimedia FPSO in the Arctic: Design of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO), VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "FPSO in the Arctic: Design of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)" Subject Categories & Subcategories include
Moorings
"...Mooring Types (Spread Mooring, Single Point Mooring, etc.);
Catenary vs. Taut;
Mooring System Components (Mooring Lines, Connectors; etc.)..."
Turrets
"...Internal Turret;
External Turret; etc..."
General Loads
"...Wind;
Waves;
Current..."
Artic Design
"...Ice Mechanics
Formation of Ice;
Failure Modes (Crusing, Bending, Buckling, etc.).
Ice Loads
Ice Crushing Loads;
Ice Buckling Loads;
Ice Splitting Loads; etc..."

For more information see Offshore Moorings - Offshore & Dredging Engineering Group; Sape A. Miedema's Home Page; Marine and Transport Technology; Departments; Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering or the Delft University of Technology

Mineralogy - Minerals

MINERALOGY COURSES, LECTURES, TEXTBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.

Undergraduate Mineralogy Courses, Lectures, etc.

EARTH MATERIALS (EENS 211) - S.A. Nelson, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Tulane University Multimedia Earth Materials Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Earth Materials Course
"...Since minerals are the basic building blocks of earth materials, this course is designed to give the student a fundamental background in minerals, necessary to understand earth materials..."
Examples of "Earth Materials" Course Lectures include
"...Elements of Crystal;
Crystal Morphology, Crystal Symmetry, Crystallographic Axes;
Axial Ratios, Parameters, Miller Indices;
Stereographic Projection of Crystal Faces;
Twinning, Polymorphism, Polytypism, Pseudomorphism;
Physical Properties of Minerals;
Properties of Light and Examination of Isotropic Substances;
Uniaxial Minerals, Uniaxial Indicatrix, Optic Sign, & Ray Path;
Silicate Structures, Structural Formula, Neso-, Cyclo-, and Soro- Silicates;
Tectosilicates, Carbonates, Oxides, & Accessory Minerals; etc..."
For more information see Stephen A. Nelson's Home Page or the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

CLAY MINERALOGY & GEOCHEMISTRY: GEOL8550 - P.A. Schroeder, Department of Geology, and Co-Director: Center for Advanced Ultrastructrual Research, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia Multimedia Clay Science Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples from over "34" "Clay Science" Course Lectures include
"...Theoretical X-ray Powder Diffraction (Layer Factors & Interference Function);
X-ray Diffraction Data Processing;
Hydrous Layered Silicates;
Ionic Radii and Structural Formula Calculations;
Associated Mineral Phases and their XRD Identification;
XRD Identification of Discrete Clay Minerals (Illite, Chlorite, Kaolinite, Smectite, Vermiculite)
Mixed-layer Clays and their XRD Identification;
Quantitative XRD Analysis of Mineral Mixtures;
Reicprocal Lattice, Electron Diffraction;
Electron Optics;
The Geochemistry of Clays;
Equilibrium Adsorption and Ion Exchange;
Weathering Reactions and Stability Diagrams; etc..."
For more information see Paul A. Schroeder's Home Page; Paul A. Schroeder's Faculty Home Page or the Department of Geology

INTRODUCTION TO X-RAY POWDER DIFFRACTION - J.R. Connolly, Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico Multimedia Introduction to X-Ray Powder Diffraction Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Introduction to X-Ray Powder Diffraction" Course Lectures include
"...Generation of X-Rays;
Introduction to Diffraction and the Reciprocal Lattice;
Diffraction II: Intensities and Extinctions;
Systematic Errors and Sample Preparation;
Introduction to Quantitative Methods; etc..."
For more information see Earth & Planetary Sciences X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory or the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences

A LABORATORY MANUAL FOR X-RAY POWDER DIFFRACTION - U.S. Geological Survey Multimedia A Laboratory Manual for X-Ray Powder Diffraction (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "A Laboratory Manual for X-Ray Powder Diffraction" Chapters & Subchapters include
Methods
"...Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment for the Removal of Organics;
Separation of Silt and Clay by Decantation;
Separation of Silt and Clay by Centrifuge;
Smear Slide Mounts;
Oriented-Aggregate Mounts;
Ethylene Glycol Treatment;
Lithium Saturation of Smectites;
Intercalation of Kaolinite Group Minerals; etc..."
Clay Minerals
"...Chlorite Group;
Illite;
Kaolinite Group;
Mixed-Layer Clays;
Smectite Group;
Sepiolite and Palygorskite;
Vermiculite..."
Clay Mineral Identification Flow Diagram; etc.

Graduate Mineralogy Courses, Lectures, etc.

CLAY MINERALOGY & GEOCHEMISTRY: GEOL8550 - P.A. Schroeder, Department of Geology, and Co-Director: Center for Advanced Ultrastructrual Research, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia Multimedia Clay Science Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples from over "34" "Clay Science" Course Lectures include
"...Theoretical X-ray Powder Diffraction (Layer Factors & Interference Function);
X-ray Diffraction Data Processing;
Hydrous Layered Silicates;
Ionic Radii and Structural Formula Calculations;
Associated Mineral Phases and their XRD Identification;
XRD Identification of Discrete Clay Minerals (Illite, Chlorite, Kaolinite, Smectite, Vermiculite)
Mixed-layer Clays and their XRD Identification;
Quantitative XRD Analysis of Mineral Mixtures;
Reicprocal Lattice, Electron Diffraction;
Electron Optics;
The Geochemistry of Clays;
Equilibrium Adsorption and Ion Exchange;
Weathering Reactions and Stability Diagrams; etc..."
For more information see Paul A. Schroeder's Home Page; Paul A. Schroeder's Faculty Home Page or the Department of Geology

SPECTROSCOPY OF ROCKS AND MINERALS, AND PRINCIPLES OF SPECTROSCOPY - R.N. Clark, USGS Spectroscopy Laboratory, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Multimedia Spectroscopy of Rocks and Minerals, and Principles of Spectroscopy (Text & Images). VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Spectroscopy of Spectroscopy of Rocks and Minerals, and Principles of Spectroscopy" Subject Categories include
"...Absorption and Scattering;
Imaging Spectroscopy;
Reflection and Absorption;
Electronic Processes;
Crystal Field Effects;
Charge Transfer Absorptions;
Vibrational Processes; etc.
For more information see USGS Spectroscopy Laboratory or Mineral Resources Program, USGS

MINERALOGY DATABASES

Mineral Databases; Crystallography of Minerals Databases; Opaque and Ore Minerals Databases;
Zeolite Databases; Mineral Spectroscopy Databases; Mineral Structure Databases; etc.

Mineralogy Databases - Minerals Databases

Minerals Databases contain Phycial Properties, Chemical Properties, Optical Properties, etc.,
including Color, Luster, Transparency, Twinning, Fracture, Hardness, Fluorescence, Triboluminescence, Index of Refraction, etc.

MINERALOGY DATABASES - D. Barthelmy Multimedia Mineralogy Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Mineralogy Database
"...contains 4,442 individual mineral species descriptions..."
"...Mineral data for individual species are linked to mineral tables by crystallography, crystal structures, X-Ray powder diffraction, chemical composition, physical and optical properties, Dana's New classification,..."

Examples of Mineralogy Databases include

Minerals by Chemical Composition

Crystallography and Minerals Arranged by Crystal Form

Minerals arranged by the Dana Classification System

Minerals arranged by the Strunz Classification System

Minerals by Physical and Optical Properties

Calculated Radioactivity

MINERAL SCIENCES COLLECTIONS: SEARCH & BROWSE - Department of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Smithsonian Institution Multimedia Mineral Sciences Collection (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Mineral Sciences Collections
"...The Smithsonian Institution mineral and gem collection consists of approximately 350,000 mineral specimens and 10,000 gems, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world..."
Mineral Sciences Collections include
"...Gems & Minerals with Images;
Meteorites with Images;
Rocks and Ores with Images..."
For more information see the Mineral Sciences Collections or the Department of Mineral Sciences

BANCROFT MINERAL COLLECTION - Department of Earth Science, College of Letters & Science, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Multimedia Bancroft Mineralogy Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTESNIVE.
Bancroft Mineralogy Database
"...provides a wealth of information on the collection's 67 minerals, including others currently not on display. The information includes a narrative description of the mineral, its complete chemical and physical properties,..."
For more information see the Department of Earth Science

AMETHYST GALLERIES' MINERAL GALLERY - Amethyst Galleries, Inc Multimedia Mineral Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Amethyst Galleries' Mineral Gallery
"...describes over 600 mineral species (and varieties) and more than 5000 specimens..."

PERIODIC TABLE: GERM PARTITION COEFFICIENT (KD) DATABASE - KD'S OF ROCKS AND MINERALS - A. Koppers (Scripps Institution of Oceanography) & Roger Nielsen (Oregon State University), & Hosted by EarthRef.org VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
GERM Partition Coefficient (Kd) Database
"...contains partition coefficient data for all types of rocks and minerals and for every element. All search results are sortable and may be downloaded in the format of your choice. Both experimental and empirical data are included in this extensive compilation..."
For more information see Geochemical Earth Reference Model (GERM); EarthRef.org or Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Crystallography of Minerals Databases

FOR MORE CRYSTALLOGRAPHY DATABASES, COURSES, LECTURES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE THE CHEMISTRY CENTER: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

BILBAO CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC SERVER - Laboratorio de Materiales en la UPV/EHU, Department of Condensed Matter Physics, University of the Basque Country Multimedia Crystallographic Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Bilcao Crystallographic Server" Subject Categories include
"...Space Groups Retrieval Tools;
Group - Subgroup Relations of Space Groups;
Representation Theory Applications;
Solid State Theory Applications;
Subperiodic Groups: Layer, Rod and Frieze Groups Retrieval Tools;
ICSDB (Inconmensurate Crystal Structure Database); etc..."
For more information see the Laboratorio de Materiales en la UPV/EHU

CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC AND CRYSTALLOCHEMICAL DATABASE FOR MINERALS AND THEIR STRUCTURAL ANALOGUES: WWW-MINCRYST - A.V. Chichagov & D.A. Varlamov and supported by the Russian Foundation of Basic Research, Russia Multimedia Crystallographic and Crystallochemical Database for Minerals and Their Structure Analogues Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
In English & Russian.
For more information see the WWW-MINCRYST Home Page or the Russian Foundation of Basic Research

Opaque and Ore Minerals Databases

VIRTUAL ATLAS OF OPAQUE AND ORE MINERALS - R.A. Ixer & P.R. Duller, Department of Geological Sciences, Birmingham University, England and sponsored by Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Multimedia Mineralogy Database - Atlas of Opaque and Ore Minierals (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Virtual Atlas of Opaque and Ore Minerals
"...provides over 400 full colour photomicrographs of the major ore-forming associations and opaque minerals in non-mineralized rocks. It describes typical examples of each material from many classical localities throughout the world. For each association there is a listing of the major (and important minor) primary ore minerals, alteration products and gangue, typical textures, a brief discussion of the geology of the association and a list of references...."
For more information see the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)

Zeolite Databases

ATLAS OF PROSPECTIVE ZEOLITE STRUCTURES - M.D. Foster & M.M.J. Treacy, Department of Physics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Arizona State University Multimedia Atlas of Prospective Zeolite Structures (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Atlas of Prospective Zeolite Structures
"...contains a collection of hypothetical zeolite structures in a searchable database. It also uses a 3D Java applet to display structures and tools to perform XRD powder pattern simulations and largest included sphere analysis..."
For more information see Michael M.J. Treacy's Home Page; Michael M.J. Treacy's Faculty Home Page or the Department of Physics

DATABASE OF ZEOLITES STRUCTURES - Structure Commission, International Zeolite Association (IZA-SC), Switzerland Multimedia Zeolites Structures Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Database of Zeolite Structures includes
"...Descriptions and drawings of each framework type;
User-controlled animated displays of each framework type;
Crystallographic data and simulated powder diffraction patterns for representative materials;
Detailed instructions for building models;
Descriptions of some families of disordered zeolite structures; etc..."
For more information see International Zeolite Association (IZA-SC)

Mineral Spectroscopy Databases

DIGITAL SPECTRAL LIBRARY - USGS Spectroscopy Lab Multimedia USGS Digital Spectral Library Database (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
USGS Digital Spectral Library
"...The UV to mid-infrared 0.2-150 micron library (splib06) contains over 1300 spectra including mid-infrared data as well as spectra from splib05a and additional visible and near-infrared spectra. The library includes many more minerals, organic and volatile compounds, vegetation, and man-made materials than our previous libraries. The database is over 6,000 web pages, figures, sample images and data listings..."
For more information see USGS Spectroscopy Lab or the U.S. Geological Science Topics

MINERAL SPECTROSCOPY - G.R. Rossman, Division of Geological & Planetray Sciences, California Institute of Technology Multimedia Mineral Spectroscopy Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Mineral Spectroscopy
"...provides information about mineralogy and is primarily dedicated to providing information about color in minerals and access to data on Mineral Absorption Spectra in the visible and infrared regions of the spectrum and Raman spectra of minerals. Most data on the server were obtained in the Caltech mineral spectroscopy labs. Other types of spectroscopic data on minerals are also available..."
For more information see George R. Rossman Home Page or the Division of Geological & Planetray Sciences

Mineral Structure Databases

MINERAL WEB: 3-D DISPLAY OF MINERAL STRUCTURES (CHIME) - A.R. Lennie, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K. Multimedia Mineral Structure Database (Text & Images). For more information see School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences

MINERAL STRUCTURE DATABASE - J. Smyth, Mineral Structures Laboratory, Department of Geological Sciences, Univesity of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Multimedia Mineral Structure Database (Text & Images). For more information see Geology 3010 - Mineralogy; Joe Smyth's Home Page or Department of Geological Sciences

Geotechnical Engineering & Geotechnical Aspects of Highway Design

GEOTECHNICAL ASPECTS OF HIGHWAY DESIGN & COMPACTION

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - HIGHWAY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Geotechnical Aspects of Highway Design Related Centers

FOR HIGHWAY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, ETC. SEE THE CIVIL ENGINEERING CENTER

Geotechnical Aspects of Highway Design & Application of Geophysical Methods to Highway Related Problems

APPLICATION OF GEOPHYSICAL METHODS TO HIGHWAY RELATED PROBLEMS - Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), Federal Lands Highway Division, Federal Highway Administration Multimedia Geophysical Methods Manual, Lessons (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Highway Geophysical Methods provides
"...highway engineers with a basic knowledge of geophysics and nondestructive test (NDT) methods for solving specific engineering problems during geotechnical site investigation, construction, and maintenance of highways..."
Examples of "Application of Geophysical Methods to Highway Related Problems" Manual Chapters & Subchapters include
Geophysical Methods
Quantities
"...Electrical Conductivity & Resistivity;
Magnetic Susceptibility: Density; Porosity;
Seismic Velocities; etc..."
Surface Methods
"...Potenital Field Methods; Seismic Methods;
Electrical Methods; etc..."
Borehole Methods
"...In-hole Procedures; Crosshole Procedures;
Surface to Borehole Procedures; Logging Techniques and Tools..."

Engineering Applications
Bridge System Substructure
"...Determining The Unknown Depth of Foundations;
Integrity Testing;
Rebar Quality And Bonding To Concrete Within Concrete Elements;
Bridge Foundation Scour..."
Bridge System Superstructure
"...Deck Stability Analysis; QA/AC Of New Decks;
Baseline Condition Assessment; etc..."
Pavements
"...Condition Evaluation Of Existing Pavement;
Transportation/Geotechnical Methods; etc..."
Roadway Subsidence
"...Mapping Voids, Sinkholes, Abandoned Mines, and Other Cavities;
Roadbed Clay Problems..."
Subsurface Characterization
"...Subsurface Geophysical Mapping And Imaging;
Geophysical Methods To Determine Physical Properties;
Geophysical Methods To Image Buried Manmade Features..."
Vibration Measurements
"...Traffic Vibrations; Blasting Vibrations;
Construction Vibrations..."

For more information see Geotechnical Resources; Design; Resources; Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) or the Federal Highway Administration: Geotechnical Engineering

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation Multimedia Geotechnical Engineering Courses, Technical Reports, Software, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Geotechnical Engineering" Courses, Technical Reports, Software, etc. Subject Categories include
"...Earth and Rock Works;
Earth Retaining Structures;
Geotechnical Hazards;
Ground Improvement;
Structural Foundations;
Subsurface Investigation; etc..."
For more information see FHWA By Topics or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Soil Mechanics, Soil Physics & Soil Chemistry

SOIL MECHANICS, SOIL PHYSICS & SOIL CHEMISTRY COURSES, LECTURES, ETC.

FOR MORE SOIL COURSES, DATABASES, CALCULATORS, ETC. SEE SOILS

Soil Dictionaries & Glossaries

GLOSSARY OF SOIL TERMS - Soil Science Society of America, Inc. Multimedia Soil Science Glossary (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Soil Science Society of America, Inc.

Soil Databases

SOIL CLASSIFICATION - Soil Survey Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture Multimedia Soil Classification Databases (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Soil Classification" Databases include
"...Soil Taxonomy;
Keys to Soil Taxonomy;
Official Series Descriptions;
Soil Classification File;
Distribution Maps of Dominant Soil Orders; etc..."
For more information see Technical Reference or NRCS Soils

Soil Mechanics Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc.

SOIL MECHANICS - M. Singh, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Soil Mechanics Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Soil Mechanics" Course Chapters include
"...Phase Relations Of Soils;
Soil Classification;
Formation of Clay Minerals;
Stresses in the Ground;
Permeability of Soils;
Seepage in Soils;
Compression and Consolidation of Soils;
Shear Strength of Soils;
Compaction of Soils; etc..."
For more information see NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Guwahati Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

SOIL MECHANICS - B.V.S. Viswanadham, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Soil Mechanics Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Soil Mechanics" Video Course Chapters include
Introduction
"...Origin of soils;
Basic Relationships;
Soil Classification; etc..."
Soil Compaction
Soil-water Statics;
Flow through Soils; Quick Sand Condition; Flownets; etc.
Stresses in Soil from Surface Loads; Boussinesq Theory; etc.
Consolidation of Soils; Settlement of Sand Drains; etc.
Earth Pressure Theories; Retaining Walls; Anchored Bulkheads; etc..."
For more information see NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Bombay Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Soil Science, Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, etc. Courses, Lectures, Textbooks, etc.

INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE - Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, University of Minnesota Mulitmedia Soil Science Course (Text, Images, Animations & Videos/Movies). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Introduction to Soil Science" Course Chapters include
"...Soil Texture;
Soil Forming Factors;
Soil Taxonomy;
Soil Bulk Density;
Soil Water;
Soil Survey;
Soil Organisms & The Nitrogen Cycle;
Clay Minerals; etc..."
For more information see Introduction to Soil Science Home Page; Courses or the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate

SOIL BIOLOGY PRIMER - Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Multimedia Soil Biology Textbook (Text & Images). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Soil Biology Primer
"...is an introduction to the living component of soil and how it contributes to agricultural productivity, and air and water quality. The Primer includes units describing the soil food web and its relationship to soil health, and units about bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods, and earthworms. It is suitable for a broad audience including farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, resource specialists, conservationists, soil scientists,..."
Examples of "Soil Biology Primer" Chapters include
"...Chapter 1: Soil Food Web;
Chapter 3: Bacteria;
Chapter 4: Fungi;
Chapter 5: Protoza;
Chapter 6: Nematodes;
Chapter 7: Arthropods; etc..."
For more information see NRCS Soils Website

SOIL PHYSICS & SOIL CHEMISTRY CALCULATORS, APPLETS & SOFTWARE

Soil Physics Calculators, Applets & Spreadsheets

SOIL PHYSICS APPLETS - Soil Physics, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Examples from over "13" Soil Physics Applets include
"...Steady-State Water Movement in Saturated and Unsaturated Soils Applet;
Transient Water Movement in Soils Applet;
Water Balance in the Root Zone Applet;
Diffusion of Chemicals in Soils Applet;
Chemical Movement in Soils with Steady-State Water Flow Applet;
Soil Temperature Changes with Depth and Time Applet;
First-Order Degradation of Pesticides in Soils Applet; etc..."
For more information see Soil Physics; Departmental Websites or the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences

Soil Physics & Soil Chemistry Modeling Software

SOIL MODELS: SOIL PHYSICS & SOIL CHEMISTRY SOFTWARE - United States Salinity Laboratory, Agriculture Research Service, Department of Agriculture VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Soil Physics & Soil Chemistry Software is FREE but Requires Regristration.
For more information see Products & Services or the United States Salinity Laboratory

Examples from over "25" Soil Physics & Soil Chemistry Software includes

EXTRACT CHEM Model
EXTRACT CHEM Model is
"...developed to predict the major ion, B composition, electrical conductivity (EC) and osmotic pressure (OP) of a soil solution at a desired water content based on the known ion composition at another water content..."

3DADE Model
3DADE Model is a
"...program for evaluating a series of analytical solutions of the 3-Dimensional Advection-Dispersion Equation. The analytical solutions pertain to three-dimensional solute transport during steady unidirectional water flow in porous media with uniform transport and flow properties..."

CHAIN 2D Model
CHAIN 2D Model simulates
"...two-dimensional variably saturated water flow, heat transport, and the movement of solutes involved in sequential first-order decay reactions. The program numerically solves the Richards' equation for saturated-unsaturated water flow and the convection-dispersion equation for heat and solute transport. The flow equation incorporates a sink term to account for water uptake by plant roots..."

ROSETTA Model
ROSETTA Model
"...offers five PTFs that allow prediction of the hydraulic properties with limited or more extended sets of input data. This hierarchical approach is of a great practical value because it permits optimal use of available input data..."

Soil Texture Calculators & Applets

SOIL TEXTURE CALCULATOR - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) VERY EXTENSIVE.
Soil Texture Calculator Input & Output Values include
Input Values
"...Percent Sand Total;
Percent Very Coarse Sand;
Percent Coarse Sand;
Percent Medium Sand;
Percent Fine Sand;
Percent Very Fine Sand.
Percent Clay..."
Output Values
"...Percent Silt;
Texture..."

For more information see the Job Aids; Training; Education or the NRCS Soils Website

SOIL TEXTURE TRIANGLE: HYDRAULIC PROPERTIES CALCULATOR - Arkansas Forest Resources Center, University of Arkansas, Monticello, Arkansas VERY EXTENSIVE.
Soil Texture Triangle: Hydraulic Properties Calculator Input & Output Values include
Input Values
"...Percent Sand;
Percent Clay..."
Output Values
"...Wilting point;
Field capacity;
Saturation;
Saturation hydraulic conduct;
Available Water..."

For more information see the Arkansas Forest Resources Center

SOIL TEXTURE TRIANGLE BULK DENSITY CALCULATORS: CANADIAN SYSTEM & U.S. SYSTEM - Pedosphere VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Soil Texture Triangle Bulk Density
"...Soil physical properties (texture, structure and organic matter) control the total pore space and pore size distribution in soil..."
Soil Texture Triangle Bulk Density Calculators include
"...Canadian System: Soil Bulk Density Calculator (Canadian Texture Triangle);
American System: Soil Bulk Density Calculator (U.S. Texture Triangle).
For more information see Pedosphere or Pedosphere

Applied Geophysics & Geoengineering Modeling

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS COURSES, LESSONS, CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ETC.

GEOENGINEERING MODELING COURSES, CALCULATORS, ETC.

THE BERKELEY COURSE IN APPLIED GEOPHYSICS - F.H. Morrison, E. Gasperikova & J. Washbourne, Applied Geophysics Program, GeoEngineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley; Hosted by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Multimedia Applied Geophysics Course (Text, Images, Animations, Simulations & Applets). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Applied Geophysics
"...is a course about the methods used to map the distribution of physical properties beneath the surface of the earth. These methods are used by geologists, hydrologists and reservoir, soils and geotechnical engineers to locate subsurface features..."
Applied Geophysics Course Chapters & Subchapters include:
Gravity Method
"...Gravity and gravity field of the Earth; Gravity surveys;
Density of minerals, soils and rocks;
Gravity anomalies of simple shapes; etc..."
Magnetic Method
"...Magnetic Fields; The magnetic field of the earth;
Magnetic anomalies; Magnetometers; etc..."
DC Electric Methods
"...Electric and electromagnetic fields;
DC Electrical Methods (the Resistivity Method);
Electrical conductivity of rocks and minerals; etc..."
Electromagnetic Methods
"...EM Theory; Targets in free space; The half space response; etc..."
Seismic Methods
"...Seismic waves; Reflection and Refraction; Time-distance plots;
Seismic velocity, attenuation and rock properties; etc..."

For more information see GeoEngineering; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Some examples from over "12" Geophysics Calculators include

Gravity Methods Chapter: Gravity Response of the Cylinder/Sphere Calculator

Magnetic Methods Chapter: Magnetic Survey Simulation Calculator

Electric Methods Chapter: Archie's Law Calculator

Electric Methods Chapter: Cole-Cole Calculator

Seismic Methods Chapter: Raytracing Calculator - RayPaths for Three-Layer Model Calculator

Landfill Design

LANDFILL CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

LANDFILL DESIGN CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

LANDFILL DESIGN CALCULATORS - Landfilldesign.com VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Landfill Design Calculators assist
"...users in implementing best practice because we are the only entity in this field dedicated towards creating user friendly design calculator software packages that integrate the key lesson..."
Landfill Design Calculator Subject Categories include:
"...Cost-Benefit Analysis;
Landfill Lateral Drainage System;
Landfill Cover Slope Stability;
Landfill Gas Pressure Relief Layer;
Geomembrane Puncture Protection;
Geomembrane Anchor Trench Design;
Landfill Access Ramp; etc..."
For more information see Landfilldesign.com

Examples from over "37" Landfill Design Calculators include

Landfill Lateral Drainage System - Design of Lateral Drainage Layers Comprising Two Different Slopes Calculator

Landfill Gas Pressure Relief Layer Calculator

Geomembrane Puncture Protection, Geotextile Selection Calculator

Foundation Engineering

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING COURSES, LECTURES, MANUALS, ETC.

FOUNDATION DESIGN CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATORS & APPLETS

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING - D. Choudhury, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Foundation Engineering Course (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Foundation Engineering
"...This course seeks to provide an overview of the essential features of foundation design. The different aspects of foundation engineering ranging from soil exploration to the design of different types of foundation,..."
Examples of "Foundation Engineering" Course Lessons include
"...Planning for Subsurface Exploration;
Methods of Site Exploration;
Different Types of Boring methods;
Soil sampling, Disturbed samples, Undisturbed samples;
Penetrometer Tests;
Pressuremeter test, Vane shear test, Plate load test;
Water table location, Pumping–in test, Common soil tests;
Design of shallow foundations;
Design of Deep Foundations;
Foundations in Difficult Ground; etc..."
For more information see Foundation Engineering; NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Bombay Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

FOUNDATION ENGINEERING VIDEO COURSE - M. Singh, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee); Hosted by the: National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, a Joint Venture by Indian Institutes of Technology & Indian Institute of Science; and Funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, India Multimedia Foundation Engineering Course (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Examples of "Foundation Engineering" Course Sections include
"...Soil Exploration and Geophysical Investigation Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Theory of Lateral Earth Pressure Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Methods of Analyses Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Design of Shallow Foundations Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Design of Deep Foundations Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Design of Retaining Structures Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Design of Machine Foundations Videos (5 Video Lectures);
Design of Foundations under Earthquake Conditions Videos (5 Video Lectures); etc..."
For more information see NPTEL Civil Engineering Courses; National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning; IIT Roorkee Department of Civil Engineering or the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS (SHALLOW FOUNDATION DESIGN MADE EASY!) - CALCULATORS - A.M. Ghaly, Department of Engineering, Union College Multimedia Geotechnical & Structural Design of Foundations Calculators, Techincal Reports, Guides, etc. (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Geotechnical & Structural Design of Foundations Options INPUT Values include:
System of Units (SI or U.S.);
Design Theory
"...General Bearing Capacity Theory or Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory..."
Foundation Shape
"...Square, Circular, Strip or Rectangular..."

AN EXAMPLE:
DESIGN OPTIONS SELECTED include:
System of Units = U.S.;
Design Theory = General Bearing Capacity;
Foundation Shape = Square
DESIGN CALCULATORS FOR ABOVE SELECTED OPTIONS INCLUDE:
Bearing Capacity Factors Calculator;
Shape, Depth & Inclination Factors Calculator;
Surcharge at Foundation Level Calculator;
Bearing Capacity of Soil Calculator;
Structural Design of Foundations Calculators include:
"...Reinforced Concrete Design using the Strength Design Method Calculator;
Soil Contact Pressure and Ultimate Moment Calculator;
Strength Reduction Factor Calculator..."
Design of a Rectangular Section in Bending Calculators include:
"...Flexure Strength Calculator; Area Steel Calculator..."
Shear Strength Calculator;
Development Length The basic development length Calculator;
SUMMARY OF DESIGN Display.
For more information see Ashraf M. Ghaly's Home Page or the Department of Engineering

E-Z SLAB 2006 - (SPREADSHEET OPENS ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - Author: William C. Epstein, California Polytechnic State University; Hosted by the American Concrete Institute VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
E-Z Slab 2006
"...an interactive spreadsheet for the design of timber formwork systems for cast in place elevated concrete slabs..."
Examples of "E-Z Slab 2006" Calculators include
"...Vertical Load on Framework Calculator;
Plywood Thickness and Joist Spacing Calculator;
Joist Size and Stringer Spacing Calculator;
Stringer Size and Shore Spacing Calculator;
Shore Size Calculator;
Horizontal Load for Bracing Design Calculator; etc..."
For more information see Design Tools; Concrete Knowledge Center or the American Concrete Institute

Retaining Walls - Earth Retaining Structures

EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES MANUALS, COURSES, LECTURES, ETC.

SOIL NAIL WALLS - Geotechnical Engineering, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation Multimedia Soil Nail Walls Manual - PDF, 314 Pages (Text & Images). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Soil Nail Walls Manual
"...presents historical background information and a description of soil nail wall systems, step-by-step design procedures, simplified design charts, and general construction specifications. The document concludes with a detailed soil nail wall design example. This document provides sufficient information to confidently design soil nail walls in a wide range of ground conditions..."
Examples of "Soil Nail Walls Manual" Chapters include
"...Applications and Feasibility Evaluations;
Site Investigations, Laboratory Testing, and Recommendations;
Construction Materials and Methods;
Analysis of Soil Nail Walls;
Design of Soil Nail Walls; etc..."
For more information see Earth Retaining Structures; Geotechnical Engineering; FHWA By Topics or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

GROUND ANCHORS AND ANCHORED SYSTEMS - Geotechnical Engineering, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Multimedia Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems Manual - PDF, 304 Pages (Text & Images).
Examples of "Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems" Manual Chapters include
"...Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems (Types, Anchored Walls, etc.);
Site Investigation and Testing;
Basic Principles of Anchored System Design;
Design of Anchored Systems; etc.."
For more information see Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 4 "Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems"; Geotechnical Engineering; FHWA By Topics or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

RETAINING WALL CALCULATORS, APPLETS, SIMULATIONS, ETC.

RETAINING WALL DESIGN CALCULATORS, MOVIES, ETC.

HOW TO BUILD A RETAINING WALL VIDEO - R. Cook, Landscape Contractor, This Old House Multimedia How to Build a Retaining Wall Video (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see This Old House

Slope Stability

SLOPE CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

SLOPE STABILITY CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

SLOPE STABILITY CALCULATOR - P. Diehl, WISE Uranium Project, Arnsdorf, Germany VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Slope Stability Calculator
"...determines the factor of safety for a soil slope. It uses the Bishop Modified and/or Ordinary Method of Slices for a 2-dimensional setting...The calculator searches the circular slip surface for which the factor of safety is minimal. Then, it calculates..."
For more information see Calculators or the WISE Uranium Project

TAILINGS CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

TAILINGS FLOW SLIDE CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

TAILINGS FLOW SLIDE CALCULATOR - P. Diehl, WISE Uranium Project, Arnsdorf, Germany VERY EXTENSIVE.
Tailings Flow Slide Calculator
"...Determine the extent of a flow slide of mill tailings liquefied during an earthquake, and view a computed animation of the flow slide..."
Tailings Flow Slide Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Initial Height of Dam; Bed Slope;
Tailings Properties
"...Total Unit Weight; Bingham Yield Strength;
Bingham Plastic Viscosity; etc..."

For more information see Calculators or the WISE Uranium Project

Water Runoff

WATER RUNOFF CALCULATORS, APPLETS, ANIMATIONS & SIMULATIONS

RAINFALL EROSIVITY FACTOR CALCULATOR - Stormwater Program, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Wastewater Management, Water: Polution Prevention & Control, EPA: Water; EPA Multimedia Rainfall Erosivity Factor Calculator (Text & Images).
Rainfall Erosivity Factor Calculator
For more information see the Stormwater Program; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Wastewater Management; Water: Polution Prevention & Control or EPA: Water

WATER RUNOFF: SHORT-TERM & LONG-TERM HYDROLOGIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT (L-THIA) DETAILED INPUT - Urban Sprawl Hydrologic Impact, Schools of Engineering, Agricultural & Biological Engeering, Purdue University & the Construction Engineering Research Laboratories Division of the US Army Corps of Engineers VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Impacts of Land Use Change on Water Resources
Water Runoff: Short-Term Impact Assessments Tools
"...Includes four different tools: SedSpec, Rational Method, TR-55 & Database Frontend..."
Water Runoff: Long-Term Impact Assessments Tools
"...This tool uses the land use and a soil characteristic from the user along with thirty years of precipitation data to determine the average impact that a particular land use change or set of changes..."
Water Runoff Tools INPUT Values include:
By State; By County;
Area in
"...Acres, Hectares, Km², Mi²..."
Land Use
"...Commercial; Industrial; Residential; Open Spaces; Parking/Paved Spaces;
Water/Wetlands; Grass/Pasture; Agriculture; Forest; Custom Land Use..."
Hydrologic Soil Groups..."
For more information see Web-Based GIS and Decision Support Systems for Hydrological/Water Quality Impact Analysis or the College of Engineering

WEPP MODEL: WATER EROSION PREDICTION PROJECT - National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory (NSERL), Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture & located at Purdue University VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Water Erosion Prediction (WEPP Model)
"...a computer simulation that predicts soil erosion..."
For more information see the National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory (NSERL)

Water Erosion Prediction Calculators that Predict Soil Erosion include

Basic Hillslope Profile Calculator
Basic Hillslope Profile Calculator allows you to
"...run a single landuse, single soil WEPP hillslope simulation..."

Hillslope with Filter Strip at Bottom Calculator
Hillslope with Filter Strip at Bottom Calculator allows you to
"...add a different landuse area at the bottom of a hillslope..."

Strip Cropping Calculator
Strip Cropping Calculator allows you to
"...use alternating crops down a hillslope..."

Water Erosion Prediction Worksheet Calculator
Water Erosion Prediction Worksheet Calculator allows you to
"...run multiple simulations to see effects of landuse changes..."

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