Chris J. N. Fletcher (United Kingdom Geological Consultant)

Geology for Ground Engineering Projects

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a presentation of geological phenomena found all over the world, focusing on aspects which are critical in engineering projects. It describes rocks in relation to the environment of their formation, highlighting the variation in composition, distribution and geotechnical properties that can be expected within a variety of rock associations. It includes case studies, is well-illustrated, and reference is given to satellite images as found on GoogleEarth.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 251mm x 178mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 876g
• ISBN-13: 9781466585492
• ISBN-10: 1466585498
• Artikelnr.: 42794709

Autorenporträt

Chris J. N. Fletcher is a consulting geologist based in Wales. He graduated from St Andrew's University in Scotland, and then moved to Canada to complete an MSc at Queen's University and a PhD at the University of British Columbia. Most of his career has been with the British Geological Survey, both in the UK and overseas. He then became director of the Hong Kong Geological Survey and later managed his own geological consulting company. He was an Honorary Professor at universities in Hong Kong and China, where he presented graduate and professional development courses.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Geological Fundamentals. Geological Maps. Sedimentary Rocks.
Intrusive Igneous Rocks. Extrusive Igneous Rocks. Metamorphic and
Hydrothermal Rocks. Faults. Discontinuities. Folds. Weathered Rocks. Karst.
Superficial Deposits. References.