Hot deserts : engineering, geology and geomorphology : Engineering Group Working Party report

• Other Authors: Walker, M. J.
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Geological Society, 2012.
• Series: Geological Society engineering geology special publication ; no. 25.
• Subjects: Deserts.; Desert soils.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781523122042; 1523122048; 9781862393424; 1862393427
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 424 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)

This volume provides an authoritative and comprehensive state-of-the-art review of hot desert terrains in all parts of the world, their geomaterials and influence on civil engineering site investigation, design and construction. It primarily covers conditions and materials in modern hot deserts, but...