Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 20. December 2001
Book
Hardback
100 pages
978-0-415-25449-6 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of this well established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the main facets of geology for engineers. Comprehensively updated, and with four new sections, Foundations of Engineering Geology covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest to both student and practitioner.
Reviews / Votes
"A useful source for a quick insight into the subject or a reminder for the practising engineer when difficult ground is encountered." Ground EngineeringMore details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-25449-6 (9780415254496)
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Content
1. Geology and Civil Engineering. 2. Igneous Rocks. 3. Surface Processes. 4. Sedimentary Rocks. 5. Metamorphic Rocks. 6. Geological Structures. 7. Geological Maps and Sections. 8. Geological Map Interpretation. 9. Plate Tectonics. 10. Boundary Hazards. 11. Rocks of Britain. 12. Rocks of the United States. 13. Weathering and Soils. 14. Floodplains and Alluvium. 15. Glacial Deposits. 16. Climatic Variants. 17. Coastal Processes. 18. Groundwater. 19. Ground Investigation. 20. Desk Study. 21. Ground Investigation Boreholes. 22. Geophysical Surveys. 23. Assessment of Difficult Ground. 24. Rock Strength. 25. Rock Mass Strength. 26. Soil Strength. 27. Ground Subsidence. 28. Subsidence on Clays. 29. Subsidence on Limestone. 30. Subsidence over Old Mines. 31. Mining Subsidence. 32. Slope Failure and Landslides. 33. Water in Landslides. 34. Soil Failures and Flowslides. 35. Landslide Hazards. 36. Slope Stabilization. 37. Understanding Ground Conditions. 38. Rock Excavation. 39. Tunnels in Rock. 40. Stone and Aggregate. Appendices. Rock Mass Quality Q System. Abbreviations and Notation. Further Reading. Index.