Practical Engineering Geology
By Steve Hencher
Published January 13th 2012 by CRC Press – 448 pages
Series: Applied Geotechnics
Description
Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects.
Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed and the ways that 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
The book is illustrated throughout with case examples and should prove useful to practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers and to MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.
Reviews
"This book meets its stated aims and should be required reading for aspiring young engineering geologists, or their seniors, to help make them aware of their roles and responsibilities. It would do no harm for this book to be read also by geotechnical engineers who need to be clear about the geologist’s role in the project team."
—David Norbury, Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Contents
Engineering Geology
Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects
Geology and Ground Models
Site Investigation
Geotechnical Parameters
Analysis, Design and Construction
Unexpected Ground Conditions and How to Avoid Them: Case Examples
Appendix A. Training, Institutions and Societies
Appendix B. Conversion Factors (to 2 Decimal Places) and Some Definitions
Appendix C. Soil and Rock Terminology for Description and Classification for Engineering Purposes
Appendix D. Examples of Borehole and Trial Pit Logs
Appendix E. Tunnelling Risk
References
Index
Author Bio
Steve Hencher is a Director of consulting engineers Halcrow and Research Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Leeds.
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