Practical Engineering Geology
1st Edition
Published on 28. October 2014
464 pages
978-0-203-89482-8 (ISBN)
Description
Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects. Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed and the ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. The nee
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Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
58 s/w Tabellen, 148 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 115 s/w Zeichnungen
58 tables, 148 halftones and 115 line drawings
ISBN-13
978-0-203-89482-8 (9780203894828)
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Steve Hencher
Practical Engineering Geology
Book
01/2012
1st Edition
CRC Press
€232.50
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Steve Hencher
Practical Engineering Geology
Book
01/2012
1st Edition
CRC Press
€111.50
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Person
Steve Hencher is a Director of consulting engineers Halcrow and Research Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Leeds.
Content
Engineering Geology Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects Geology and Ground Models Site Investigation Geotechnical Parameters Analysis, Design and Construction Unexpected Ground Conditions and How to Avoid Them: Case Examples Appendix A. Training, Institutions and Societies Appendix B. Conversion Factors (to 2 Decimal Places) and Some Definitions Appendix C. Soil and Rock Terminology for Description and Classification for Engineering Purposes Appendix D. Examples of Borehole and Trial Pit Logs Appendix E. Tunnelling Risk References Index
