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OverviewFor introductory courses in geology for engineers or engineering geology, offered in departments of geology, earth science, and civil engineering. This text provides an introduction to geology for students of engineering and environmental science - with a focus on applications that they are likely to use in their professional careers. It demonstrates the importance of geology to engineers by including introductory mechanics, hydraulics, and case studies that illustrate interactions between geology and engineering; applications involving environmental problems and solutions are given significant coverage as well. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan E. KehewPublisher: Pearson Education Limited Imprint: Pearson Education Limited Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.70cm Weight: 1.540kg ISBN: 9781292039107ISBN 10: 1292039108 Pages: 712 Publication Date: 01 November 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback 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 Contents1. Challenges of the 21st Century2. The Earth and Its Systems3. Minerals4. Igneous Rocks and Processes5. Sedimentary Rocks and Processes6. Metamorphic Rocks and Processes7. Mechanics of Earth Materials8. Structural Deformation of the Earth's Crust and Earthquakes9. Weathering and Erosion10. Soils, Soil Hazards and Land Subsidence11. Ground Water12. Subsurface Contamination and Remediation13. Mass Movement and Slope Stability14. Rivers15. Oceans and Coasts16. Glaciers, Permafrost, and DesertsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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