Principles of Engineering Geology
Published on 19. October 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-471-61275-9 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction of the application of geologic fundamentals to civil engineering is provided in this book. The authors explain the theory and applied aspects of engineering geology, and the impact geology has on civil engineering planning, design, construction, and monitoring. The text offers expanded coverage of applied geophysical methods, investigation fundamentals, use of aggregate materials, site instrumentation, and remote sensing.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-61275-9 (9780471612759)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Engineering geology - an overview; geologic fundamentals; mechanics fundamentals; strain; investigation fundamentals; the role of an engineering geologist; elements of an investigation; types of investigation; engineering soil; describing soil for engineering purposes; the engineering properties of soil; uses of soil science classification; engineering properties of rocks; intact rock; rock masses; engineering classification of rocks; subsurface water; occurrence and influence of subsurface water; engineering significance; control of subsurface water; instrumentation; instrument components; instrument types and applications; planning an instrumentation program; exploration; maps; remote sensing; subsurface exploration; construction uses of rocks; aggregates; riprap and other large rock materials; engineering geology and earth processes; safety, risk, and geologic forecasting; earthquake-induced processes; volcanic processes; landslide processes; subsidence; expansive soils; shoreline processes. Appendix: unit conversions.