Geology For Environmental Engineers

Author : David Woodhouse
Publisher : Momentum Press
ISBN 13 : 1947083333
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geology for Environmental Engineers written by David Woodhouse and published by Momentum Press. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The environmental field has evolved since its beginnings in 1970 with the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and further with the 1980 passage of CERCLA legislation (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), commonly known as Superfund. Many site characterization studies and remediation designs have also evolved since that time. In order for the Environmental Engineer to understand the behavior and design remediation of the chemicals and pollutants in the environment, knowledge of the principles and tenets of geology is critical. Geology means the study of the Earth and is the science that seeks to collect, correlate, and interpret facts concerning the Earth. Its scope is almost boundless. The cycle that gives origin to the different types of rock and the geologic processes that produce the soils is discussed. On a macro scale, it seeks to discover the origin of the Earth, of mountains, valleys, glaciers, rocks, volcanoes, and a myriad number of other phenomena. Plate tectonics, continental drift, and subduction zones all played a role in the formation of our planet. On the micro scale, geology seeks to understand fluid flow through small pores and fractures. The fate and transport of chemicals through soils and especially through bedrock is a function of the geology. The rock structure and its understanding of the geologic processes which produce fractures and allows fluid flow is a major factor in remediation design.

Author : Richard E. Jackson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521847257
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Earth Science for Civil and Environmental Engineers written by Richard E. Jackson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the fundamental principles of applied Earth science needed for engineering practice, with case studies, exercises, and online solutions.

Author : Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 143988465X
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geological Engineering written by Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough knowledge of geology is essential in the design and construction of infrastructures for transport, buildings and mining operations; while an understanding of geology is also crucial for those working in urban, territorial and environmental planning and in the prevention and mitigation of geohazards. Geological Engineering provides an interpretation of the geological setting, integrating geological conditions into engineering design and construction, and provides engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment. This textbook, extensively illustrated with working examples and a wealth of graphics, covers the subject area of geological engineering in four sections: Fundamentals: soil mechanics, rock mechanics and hydrogeology Methods: site investigations, rock mass characterization and engineering geological mapping Applications: foundations, slope stability, tunnelling, dams and reservoirs and earth works Geohazards: landslides, other mass movements, earthquake hazards and prevention and mitigation of geological hazards As well as being a textbook for graduate and postgraduate students and academics, Geological Engineering serves as a basic reference for practicing engineering geologists and geological and geotechnical engineers, as well as civil and mining engineers dealing with design and construction of foundations, earth works and excavations for infrastructures, buildings, and mining operations.

Author : Aurèle Parriaux
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429854900
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geology written by Aurèle Parriaux and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geology – Basics for Engineers (second edition) presents the physical and chemical characteristics of the Earth, the nature and the properties of rocks and unconsolidated deposits/sediments, the action of water, how the Earth is transformed by various phenomena at different scales of time and space. The book shows the engineer how to take geological conditions into account in their projects, and how to exploit a wide range of natural resources in an intelligent way, reduce geological hazards, and manage subsurface pollution. This second edition has been fully revised and updated. Through a problem-based learning approach, this instructional text imparts knowledge and practical experience to engineering students (undergraduate and graduate level), as well as to experts in the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering, earth sciences, architecture, land and urban planning. Free digital supplements to the book, found on the book page, contain solutions to the problems and animations that show additional facets of the living Earth. The original French edition of the book (2007) won the prestigious Roberval Prize, an international contest organized by the University of Technology of Compiegne in collaboration with the General Council of Oise, France. Geology, Basics for Engineers was selected out of a total of 110 candidates. The jury praised the book as a "very well conceived teaching textbook" and underscored its highly didactic nature, as well as the excellent quality of its illustrations. Features: Offers an exhaustive outline of the methods and techniques used in geology, with a study of the nature and properties of the principal soils and rocks Helps students understand how geological conditions should be taken into account by the engineer by taking a problem-solving approach Contains extensive figures and examples, solutions to probems, and illustrative animations Presents a highly didactic and synthetic work intended for engineering students as well as experts in civil engineering, environmental engineering, the earth sciences, and architecture

Author : J. S. Griffiths
Publisher : Whittles
ISBN 13 : 9781849954013
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental and Engineering Geology written by J. S. Griffiths and published by Whittles. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the theory, background and practical application of environmental and engineering geology. Contains an impressive amount of information with numerous illustrations, drawing on the combined 90 years experience of the two authors.

Author : Scott Burns
Publisher : Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental, Groundwater, and Engineering Geology written by Scott Burns and published by Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA). This book was released on 1998 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : F.G.H. Blyth
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0080523730
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Geology for Engineers written by F.G.H. Blyth and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No engineering structure can be built on the ground or within it without the influence of geology being experienced by the engineer. Yet geology is an ancillary subject to students of engineering and it is therefore essential that their training is supported by a concise, reliable and usable text on geology and its relationship to engineering. In this book all the fundamental aspects of geology are described and explained, but within the limits thought suitable for engineers. It describes the structure of the earth and the operation of its internal processes, together with the geological processes that shape the earth and produce its rocks and soils. It also details the commonly occurring types of rock and soil, and many types of geological structure and geological maps. Care has been taken to focus on the relationship between geology and geomechanics, so emphasis has been placed on the geological processes that bear directly upon the composition, structure and mechanics of soil and rocks, and on the movement of groundwater. The descriptions of geological processes and their products are used as the basis for explaining why it is important to investigate the ground, and to show how the investigations may be conducted at ground level and underground. Specific instruction is provided on the relationship between geology and many common activities undertaken when engineering in rock and soil.

Author : Paul G. Marinos
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9789054108788
Total Pages : 1210 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Engineering Geology and the Environment written by Paul G. Marinos and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 1210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steve Hencher
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 104000461X
Total Pages : 759 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Engineering Geology written by Steve Hencher and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 759 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way projects are managed, designed and constructed, and how the engineering geologist can contribute to cost- effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised. Chapters address key aspects of • Geology for engineering and ground modelling • Site investigation and testing of geological materials • Geotechnical parameters • Design of slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other engineering structures • Identifying hazards • Avoiding unexpected ground conditions This second edition includes a new chapter on environmental issues covering hydrogeology, considerations of climate change, earthquakes, and more. All chapters have been updated, with extensively revised figures throughout and several new case studies of unexpected ground conditions. The book will support practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, as well as MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.

Author : Dr. James S. Griffiths
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 9781862391017
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mapping in Engineering Geology written by Dr. James S. Griffiths and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2002 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: