Name: Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition By Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)
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Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition by Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)

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.

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A useful source for a quick insight into the subject or a reminder for the practising engineer when difficult ground is encountered. Ground Engineering

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.

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GOR002895608

ISBN 13

9780415254502

ISBN 10

0415254507

Title

Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition by Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)

Author

Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Year published

20011220

Number of pages

104

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Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)

Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition by Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)

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Foundations of Engineering Geology, Second Edition by Tony Waltham (Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK)

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