Steve Hencher

Practical Engineering Geology

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Emphasising the link between engineering geology and geotechnical engineering, this book takes a fresh view of the tasks faced by engineering geologists. It outlines the fundamental role of engineering geology in civil engineering projects and assesses the various tools which an engineering geologist brings to such a project.

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Covering a range of roles and challenges that face an engineering geologist, Steve Hencher outlines the fundamental role of engineering geology in civil engineering projects and assesses the various tools that an engineering geologist brings to such a project. The book is illustrated with a number of case studies and provides reference tables of parameters and properties. This is an ideal reference for practicing engineering geologists and graduate-level students of engineering geology.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Januar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 203mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1166g
• ISBN-13: 9780415469081
• ISBN-10: 0415469082
• Artikelnr.: 34740117

Autorenporträt

Steve Hencher is a Director of consulting engineers Halcrow and Research Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Leeds.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Engineering Geology 2. Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects 3.
Geology and Ground Models 4. Site Investigation 5. Geotechnical Parameters
6. Analysis, Design and Construction 7. Unexpected Ground Conditions and
How to Avoid Them: Case Examples Appendix A. Training, Institutions and
Societies Appendix B. Conversion Factors (to 2 Decimal Places) and Some
Definitions Appendix C. Soil and Rock Terminology for Description and
Classification for Engineering Purposes Appendix D. Examples of Borehole
and Trial Pit Logs Appendix E. Tunnelling Risk