A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers
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A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers by Marcus Matthews
This book explains the process of ground formation – what it is made of and how it behaves as an engineering material. This enables the civil engineer to work from a few first principles to determine if the ground is an asset or a hazard. It focuses on the tectonic plate mechanisms that give rise to the geology of our planet and describes the way these create hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis. The authors state that groundwater can be both a resource and a hazard and through this book they provide an overview of the origins of geomaterials and their engineering properties. This book shows how to read the ground by interpreting geological maps and recognising landforms and their associated hazards, such as landslides.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780727733504 |
| ISBN 10 | 0727733508 |
| Title | A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers |
| Author | Marcus Matthews |
| Series | Short Course Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thomas Telford Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-04-17 |
| Number of pages | 310 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |