Kurzbeschreibung
X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanning has been widely used for medical diagnosis. This technique is now attracting increasing interest as a tool in non-destructive testing in engineering. This book reports the early results of research into this application, with particular reference to deformation and failure of geomaterials. Presenting papers of the International Workshop on X-CT for Geomaterials at Kumamoto, Japan in 2003. The book is intended for researchers and professionals in the fields of geotechnical engineering, soil, rock and concrete engineering, and geology.
Synopsis
X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanning has been widely used for years as a medical diagnosis technique. To date, this technique is attracting increasing interest for its applicability as a tool in nondestructive testing in engineering. Particularly the testing of geomaterials, materials comprising any kind of matter composed of geological substance, such as soils, rocks, concrete and pavement, proved to be very fruitful. The current book forms one of the first reports about application of X-ray CT in the nondestructive testing of the mechanical properties of geomaterials such as deformation and failure. This work comprises one special lecture, three keynote lactures and 35 technical papers that were presented at the International Workshop on X-ray CT for Geomaterials (GeoX2003) in Kumamoto, Japan that was held from 6 to 7 November 2003. The four major themes are: Recent advances of X-ray CT technology in hardware and software; State-of-the-art of the application of X-ray CT scnning in the testing of geomaterials; Current world-wide research activities; Future prospects of X-ray CT applications.
This book is intended for researchers and professionals working in the field of geotechnical engineering, soil, rock and concrete engineering and geology.