Centrifuge Modelling in Geotechnics

Centrifuge modelling gives us valuable insights into soil behaviour and soil structure interaction and can help you to solve a variety of geotechnical engineering problems. With the rapid developments associated with motion control, sensors and data acquisition systems, centrifuge technology offers new opportunities to find solutions for more and more complex challenges.

Focussing on the application of state-of-the-art modern centrifuge technology and modelling techniques, this book is a complete guide to planning, conducting and interpreting centrifuge research. It explains the underlying principles, design of experiments, application of results and considers likely future trends and applications. Key coverage includes:

• Motion systems and instrumentation
• Preparation of models
• Soil characterisation techniques
• Modelling techniques

Written by senior academics from the world-leading geotechnical centrifuge centre at the University of Western Australia, this book is a must have for operators and managers of geotechnical centrifuge centres. It is also an invaluable guide for engineers seeking to maximise the benefits they can draw from centrifuge modelling and for graduate students studying geotechnical modelling.