Featuring a selection of peer-reviewed papers from ISCEG-Shanghai 2012, this volume includes the latest in-depth research findings on complex geological engineering problems in coastal regions, as well as a number of highly relevant case studies.

New Frontiers in Engineering Geology and the Environment collects selected papers presented at the International Symposium on Coastal Engineering Geology (ISCEG-Shanghai 2012). These papers involve many subjects such as engineering geology, natural hazards, geoenvironment and geotechnical engineering with a primary focus on geological engineering problems in coastal regions. The proceedings provide readers with the latest research results and engineering experiences from academic scientists, leading engineers and industry researchers who are interested in coastal engineering geology and the relevant fields.

Yu Huang works at the Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, China. Faquan Wu works at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Science, China and he is also the Secretary General of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment. Zhenming Shi works at the Department of Geotechnical Engineering, TongjiUniversity, China. Bin Ye works at the Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, China.

First book specifically dealing with the topic on coastal engineering geology with new frontiers in engineering geology and the environment Includes a selection of strictly peer-reviewed papers presented at the International Symposium (ISCEG-Shanghai 2012) which is officially sponsored by the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) Offers the latest and in-depth research findings and practical case studies on complex geological engineering problems in coastal regions Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Dr. Yu Huang, male, born in 1973, is a professor and the Deputy Head of the Department of Geotechnical Engineering at Tongji University in Shanghai, China. His main research interest is on the mechanism and prevention of geodisasters. He has undertaken a series of research projects in engineering geology by National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Education of China, Education Commission of Shanghai Municipality, Science & Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, and National State Key Laboratory. He has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences and holds two authorized invention patents and one computer software copyright registration. He has been awarded several research prizes from Geological Society of China, China Association of City Planning and Shanghai Municipality in the field of engineering geology.Professor Faquan Wu, male, born in 1955, is the Secretary General of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), the council member of the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL), and the Secretary General of the Engineering Geology Commission, China Geological Society. He is also the deputy editor of 'the Journal of Engineering Geology', the editorial member of the journal of 'Geotechnical Engineering World', and the editorial member of 'the Chinese Journal of Geological Hazard and Control'. He serves as the consultant expert for the State Development Planning Commission, the Ministry of Land and Resources. His main research interests are on rock mechanics and engineering geological hazards. He has been awarded the research prize of 'Hubei Science and Technology Progress Award'.Dr. Zhenming Shi, male, born in 1968, is an associate professor of the Department of Geotechnical Engineering at Tongji University. He is now the council member of the Engineering Geology Commission, China Geological Society. His main research interest is on the evaluation, prevention and treatment of geological disasters. He has undertaken a series of research projects in engineering geology by National Natural Science Foundation of China, Urban Construction & Communication Commission of Shanghai Municipality, and National State Key Laboratory.Dr. Bin Ye, male, born in 1977, is an assistant professor of the Department of Geotechnical Engineering at Tongji University. He got his PhD degree at Gifu University, Japan in 2007. His main research interests are on engineering geological hazards and numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering. He has published over 20 papers in international journals and conferences.

Klappentext
"New Frontiers in Engineering Geology and the Environment" collects selected papers presented at the International Symposium on Coastal Engineering Geology (ISCEG-Shanghai 2012).These papers involve many subjects such as engineering geology, natural hazards, geoenvironment and geotechnical engineering with a primary focus on geological engineering problems in coastal regions. The proceedings provide readers with the latest research results and engineering experiences from academic scientists, leading engineers and industry researchers who are interested in coastal engineering geology and the relevant fields.

Yu Huang works at the Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, China. Faquan Wu works at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Science, China and he is also the Secretary General of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment. Zhenming Shi works at the Department of Geotechnical Engineering, TongjiUniversity, China. Bin Ye works at the Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, China.

Inhalt
Co-seismic Fault Effects of Landslides Triggered by Wenchuan Ms 8.0 Earthquake, China.- Large Deformation Analysis for Costal Geo-Disasters Using Continuum and Discrete Modeling.- Seismic design of piles in liquefiable soils.- A New Method for Predicting Consolidation Settlement of Soft Ground Reinforced with Preloading Technique.- An approach to Identify A Linked Spatial Network for Large Mammal Conservation on Yellow Sea Coast.- Analysis of Waterfront Excavation Adjacent to Pile-supported Wharves.- Deformation Behavior of Braced Excavation and its Influence on Adjacent Piles.- Numerical Analysis on Deformation of Braced Excavation with Top-down Method.- Analysis of Engineering Geology Condition for Qingdao Tongan area.- Simulation of Tidal Flat Terrain Based on Landform Feature Lines of Tidal Basin.- Test and Control Methods for On-site Compaction of Fine Sand Subgrade on Coastal Regions.- Strength and Permeability of Biostabilized Sand.- Numerical Study on the Full-range Consolidation Characteristics of a New Dredger Fill Foundation.- Centrifuge Modeling of Embedment Effects on Eccentrically Loaded Shallow Foundation on Sand.- An Investigation on Stress-strain Relationship of on Eucalyptus saligna by Pull-out Method Based on Regression Analysis.- Detection of Submerged Sand Bars in the Ebro Delta Using ASTER Images.- A Brief Review of Actual Dune Dynamics Modeling: Applicability to El Fangar Dune System (Ebro Delta-Spain).- Transportation of Huanghe River-Discharged-Suspended Sediments in nearshore of Huanghe River Delta in Conditions of Different Estuary Channels.- 3D Sediment Physical Model Test Study for PLTU 2 JATENG 1x660MW ADIPALA, CILACAP, INDONESIA.- Compression Behaviors of Marine Clay for Coastal Reclamation in Dalian, China.- Numerical Modeling of Tidal Effects on Groundwater in the Coastal Aquifer of Donghai Island.- Engineering Geological Assessment of the Anzali Coastal Region (North Iran, South Caspian Coast) to Sustain Urban Planning and Development.- Evaluation of Engineering Geological Condition in Shanghai Coastal Area.- Study of Optimum Building Spacing of Dense High-rise Building Group in Shanghai Based on Centrifugal Model Test.- THM Simulation for Real-Scale Field Test.- Cluster Analysis for Orientation Data…