A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers: 5 (Short Course Series)

Matthews, Marcus

ISBN 10: 0727733508 / ISBN 13: 9780727733504

Published by American Society Civil Engineers, 2008

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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.

Synopsis: This book is divided into four parts that effectively form four short courses - each of great importance to the civil engineer. 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 earthquakes. The authors state that groundwater can be both a resource and a hazard and looks at 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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Short Course in Geology for Civil ...
Publisher: American Society Civil Engineers
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Like New