Earth science for civil and environmental engineers /
Jackson, R. E.
Earth science for civil and environmental engineers / Richard E. Jackson (Geofirma Engineering Ltd.). - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2019 - pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Rocks as engineering materials. Introduction -- The structure and composition of the earth -- Geological structures and maps -- Rock mechanics -- Characterization of rocks and rock masses -- Soils and sediments. Terrain evolution and analysis -- Environmental geochemistry and mineralogy -- Glacial sediments and permafrost -- Fluvial processes and sediments -- Characterization of soils and sediments -- Groundwater. Hydrogeology -- Groundwater quality and contamination -- Geological hazards. Land subsidence and karst -- Seismicity and earthquakes -- Landslides -- Coastal hazards -- Glossary.
9780521847254 (hardback : alk. paper)
Earth sciences
Civil engineering
Environmental engineering
551 / JAC.E
Earth science for civil and environmental engineers / Richard E. Jackson (Geofirma Engineering Ltd.). - Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2019 - pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Rocks as engineering materials. Introduction -- The structure and composition of the earth -- Geological structures and maps -- Rock mechanics -- Characterization of rocks and rock masses -- Soils and sediments. Terrain evolution and analysis -- Environmental geochemistry and mineralogy -- Glacial sediments and permafrost -- Fluvial processes and sediments -- Characterization of soils and sediments -- Groundwater. Hydrogeology -- Groundwater quality and contamination -- Geological hazards. Land subsidence and karst -- Seismicity and earthquakes -- Landslides -- Coastal hazards -- Glossary.
9780521847254 (hardback : alk. paper)
Earth sciences
Civil engineering
Environmental engineering
551 / JAC.E