Mechanics of Particulate Media: A Probabilistic Approach |
Contents
Elementary Probability | 38 |
Equations of Flow | 90 |
Elastic Theory Continuum | 184 |
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angle approximately assumed B₁ bearing capacity beta distribution Chebyshev's inequality clay coefficient of lateral coefficient of variation column components compression cone corresponding curve depth determine Engineering equation estimate Example expected value expression factor of safety Figure Find flow footing force Fredlund and Dahlman friction function given ground surface h₁ Harr Hence horizontal interval kg/cm² lateral stress layer lb/ft³ load lognormal matrix measure medium normal distribution normal variate noted obtained outcomes overburden pressure P₁ parameters particle particulate material plane plot porosity pressure probability of failure procedure random value random variable relative density reliability retaining wall rupture sample sand Schmertmann settlement shown in Fig slope Soil Mechanics SOLUTION standard deviation structure tan² tion ton/ft² unit weight variance vertical normal stress vertical stress void ratio volume water table x₁