Engineering geology. 2nd edition
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Abstract
Exploration of the fundamental design and engineering considerations of geology; including different rock types and stratification, geological structures, the effects on surfaces from processes such as weathering, the use of geological matter in construction, tools for site investigation, geo-hazards, planning and development and major civil engineering aspects.
Author
Bell, F. G.
ISBN
9780750680776
Subjects
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Site investigation
- Special subject areas
- Weather/Climate
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
An imprint of Elsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd are a large organisation who publish books for the science, technology and health science industries.
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