Soil and rock description in engineering practice
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Abstract
Practical guidance to assist engineers with the geological logging of soil and rock samples in the field. Gives a definition of the description process and its history, explores the differences between description and classification and how to communication the results to ensure a consistent and standard approach. Looks at properties of soil and rock types, weathering and discontinuity logging.
Author
Norbury, D.
History
Superseded by the third edition, 2020. Second edition 2016. First edition 2010, reprinted 2015.
ISBN
9781849951791
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Site investigation
Publisher History
Whittles Publishing specialise in geomatics, civil and structural engineering, and applied science.
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