A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers - Couverture rigide

Matthews, Marcus; Simons, Noel; Menzies, Bruce

 
9780727733504: A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0727733508 ISBN 13 : 9780727733504
Editeur : Thomas Telford Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

This book explains the process of ground formation - what it is made of and how it behaves as an engineering material. This enables the civil engineer to work from a few first principles to determine if the ground is an asset or a hazard.

It focuses on the tectonic plate mechanisms that give rise to the geology of our planet and describes the way these create hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis.

The authors state that groundwater can be both a resource and a hazard and through this book they provide an overview of the origins of geomaterials and their engineering properties.

This book shows how to read the ground by interpreting geological maps and recognising landforms and their associated hazards, such as landslides.

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Éditeur
Thomas Telford Ltd
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0727733508
ISBN 13 
9780727733504
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
310
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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