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Characteristics of geologic materials and formations
a field guide for geotechnical engineers
1 online resource (387 pages) : illustrations, maps
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.
ROCK AND SOIL: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION; Introduction; Rocks; Soils; References; Further Reading; ROCK-MASS CHARACTERISTICS; Introduction; Original Rock-Mass Forms; Deformation by Folding; Jointing; Faults; Residual Stresses; Alteration of Rock; References; Further Reading; SOIL FORMATIONS: GEOLOGIC CLASSES AND CHARACTERISTICS; Introduction; Residual Stresses; Colluvial Deposits; Alluvial Deposits; Eolian Deposits; Glacial Deposits; Secondary Deposits; Pedological Soils and Plant Indicators; References; Further Reading; WATER: SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE; Introduction; Surface Water; Subsurface Water (Groundwater); Groundwater and Seepage Control; Environmental Conservation; References; Further Reading; APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF GEOLOGIC MATERIALS: DATA AND CORRELATIONS; APPENDIX B: THE EARTH AND GEOLOGIC HISTORY; Significance to the Engineer; The Earth; Global Tectonics; Geologic History; References; Further Reading; INDEX
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Boca Raton, FL : CRC/Taylor & Francis, ©2007