Foundations of Engineering Geology - Softcover

Waltham, A.C.; Waltham, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415254507 ISBN 13: 9780415254502

Publisher: CRC Press, 2001

Synopsis

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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Review

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

Synopsis

The study of the solid part of the earth on which structures are to be built is an essential part of the training of a civil engineer. Without an in-depth understanding of rock properties, formation processes, and weathering characteristics, it is impossible to build safely and with confidence: no amount of elegant superstructure design will help if the foundations collapse into a limestone cavern or old mine working. The second edition of this well established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the main facets of geology for engineers. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread with a careful mix of text, tables and diagrams. Comprehensively updated, and with four new sections, Foundations of Engineering Geology covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest to both student and practitioner. Appendices provide useful reference material of parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks, and load factors.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415254507
• ISBN 13: 9780415254502
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 104