Engineering Geology
Rock in Engineering Construction
Published on 4. January 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-471-54424-1 (ISBN)
Description
Using an engineer′s perspective, it offers a concrete account of the basic facts and experiences regarding the behavior of different rock types in engineering construction. Details geological exploration techniques, stressing drilling and logging core samples.
More details
Persons
Richard E. Goodman is the author of Engineering Geology: Rock in Engineering Construction, published by Wiley.
Content
Geology. Geological Investigations. Shales, Sandstones, and Associated Rocks. Soluble Rocks: Limestone, Dolomite, and Evaporites. Plutonic Igneous Rocks. Volcanism and Volcanic Rocks. Metamorphic Rocks. Rock Structure and Fault Activity. Appendix. Index.