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OverviewNo 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: F.G.H. Blyth , Michael de FreitasPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Edition: 7th edition Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138465770ISBN 10: 1138465771 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 09 October 2017 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis well-known textbook...remains the doyen of the field: a book for all seasons...written with balance, care and understanding.*Geotechnique Author InformationF. Blyth is Emeritus Reader in Engineering Geology at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. M. de Freitas is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering Geology at the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |