Engineering Geology: Rock in Engineering Construction

ISBN-13: 9780471544241 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 432 str.

Richard E. Goodman; Susan Goodman

Opis

Using an engineera s perspective, it offers a concrete account of the basic facts and experiences regarding the behavior of different rock types in engineering construction. Details geological exploration techniques, stressing drilling and logging core samples.

Spis treści

Geology.

Geological Investigations.

Shales, Sandstones, and Associated Rocks.

Soluble Rocks: Limestone, Dolomite, and Evaporites.

Plutonic Igneous Rocks.

Volcanism and Volcanic Rocks.

Metamorphic Rocks.

Rock Structure and Fault Activity.

Appendix.

Index.