Jackson, R. E. <br/><br/>
Earth science for civil and environmental engineers / 
Richard E. Jackson (Geofirma Engineering Ltd.). 
 - Cambridge  Cambridge University Press  2019 
 - pages cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780521847254 (hardback : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Earth sciences<br/>Civil engineering<br/>Environmental engineering
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>551  / JAC.E