Characteristics of geologic materials and formations : a field guide for geotechnical engineers /

Properly understanding and characterizing geologic materials and formations is vital for making critical engineering decisions. Identifying and classifying rock masses and soil formations allows reasonable estimation of their characteristic properties. Comprising chapters from the second edition of...

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Main Author:	Hunt, Roy E.
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton, FL : CRC/Taylor & Francis, ©2007.
Subjects:	Engineering geology > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Géologie appliquée > Guides, manuels, etc. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Civil > Soil & Rock. Engineering geology Electronic books. handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels.
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Summary:	Properly understanding and characterizing geologic materials and formations is vital for making critical engineering decisions. Identifying and classifying rock masses and soil formations allows reasonable estimation of their characteristic properties. Comprising chapters from the second edition of the revered Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Handbook, Characteristics of Geologic Materials and Formations provides a basis for recognizing, identifying, and classifying the various rock and soil types. With clear, concise, and hands-on guidance, this book describes these rock and soi.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (387 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	1420042769 9781420042764 9781420042771 1420042777