A geology for engineers

"This seventh edition of 'A Geology for Engineers' has been written to provide students of engineering with a recent text in geology for use during their first degree in Civil Engineering or Mining. As with previous editions, we have attempted to explain both the subject of geology an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Blyth, F. G. H. (Author), De Freitas, M. H. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1984.
EditionSeventh Edition.
Subjects
Engineering geology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781601190093
1601190093
Physical Description1 online resource (x, 325 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • The earth : Surface, structure, and age
  • Geological history
  • Surface processes
  • Minerals
  • Igneous rocks
  • Sedimentary rocks
  • Metamorphic rocks
  • Geological structures
  • Strength of geological material
  • Ground investigations
  • Laboratory investigations
  • Geological maps
  • Ground-water
  • Slope stability
  • Reservoirs and dams
  • Excavations
  • Ground treatment and support
  • Development and redevelopment
  • SI units
  • Addenda: Table of unit weights.

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