Geological engineering

"Interpreting a geological setting for the purposes of engineering design and construction requires knowledge of geological engineering and engineering geology, leading to integrated engineering solutions which take into account both ground conditions and environment. This textbook, extensively...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author González de Vallejo, Luis I.
Other Authors Ferrer, Mercedes
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Leiden, The Netherlands : CRC Press/Balkema, [2011]
Subjects
Engineering geology.
Geotechnical engineering.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781628707809
1628707801
9781439881996
1439881995
9780415413527
0415413524
Physical Description1 online resource (xiv, 678 pages) : color illustrations, maps

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Table of Contents:
  • Fundamentals
  • Introduction to geological engineering
  • Soil mechanics and engineering geology of sediments
  • Rock mechanics
  • Hydrogeology
  • Site investigation
  • Rock mass description and characterisation
  • Engineering geological mapping
  • Foundations
  • Slopes
  • Tunnels
  • Dams and reservoirs
  • Earth structures
  • Geological hazards
  • Landslides and other mass movements
  • Seismic hazard
  • Prevention of geological hazards.

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