Engineering Geology and Construction
1st Edition
Published on 12. March 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-415-25940-8 (ISBN)
Description
"Engineering Geology and Construction" is an in-depth study of the influence of geology on construction. It provides comprehensive, well-referenced and up-to-date information. The full scope of the subject is considered, from site investigation through to the complexities of reservoirs and dam sites. International case studies are incorporated throughout and summaries of accepted practice described. Also included are sections on the disposal of waste, and contaminated land. A thorough coverage of theory, and practical demonstrations of its applications, makes this title a useful book for students and practitioners in the fields of geology, engineering and construction.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
b&w photos
ISBN-13
978-0-415-25940-8 (9780415259408)
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Content
Chapter 1. Land evaluation and site investigation. 1.1 Desk study and preliminary reconnaissance. 1.2 Remote sensing imagery and aerial photgraphs. 1.3 Terrain evaluation. 1.4 Geographical information systems. 1.5 Mapping. 1.6 Site exploration: direct methods. 1.7 Recording discontinuity data. 1.8 In situ testing. 1.9 Indirect methods of exploration: geophysical techniques. 1.10 Field instrumentation. 1.11 References. Chapter 2. Open Excavation and slopes. 2.1 Methods of excavation: drilling and blasting. 2.2 Methods of excavation: ripping. 2.3 Diggability. 2.4 Displacement in soils. 2.5 Displacement in rock masses. 2.6 A brief note on slope stability analysis. 2.7 Ground movements and excavation. 2.8 Groundwater and excavation. 2.9 Monitoring slopes. 2.10 Methods of slope control and stabilization. (Part contents).