Presents the tools necessary for fusing geological characterization and investigation with critical analysis for obtaining engineering design criteria.... Læs mere
Geologic hazards pose the greatest threat to human safety for any geotechnical undertaking, but it is ultimately the engineer's ability to... Læs mere
Describes various rock and soil types in terms of their origin, mode of occurrence, and structural features... Læs mere
Discusses the essential elements of a geotechnical investigation. This book describes numerous methods and procedures for exploring the geologic environment, measuring material properties, and selecting field instrumentation while also providing a basis for selection of each.