Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impacts of Karst : Proceedings of the 10th Multidisciplinary Conference Held in San Antonio, Texas, September 24-28, 2005

ISBN-13: 9780784407967 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 688 str.

Barry F. Beck

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Proceedings of the 10th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impacts of Karst, held in San Antonio, Texas, September 24-28, 2005. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE; the Edwards Aquifer Authority; P. E. LaMoreaux & Associates, Inc. Cosponsored by the Southwest Research Institute. This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 71 papers dealing with karst topography, which impacts water resources, waste disposal, foundation stability, and a multitude of other geotechnical and environmental issues. The goal of this conference was to share knowledge and experience between disciplines by emphasizing practical applications and case studies. Topics include:

• geology and origin of sinkholes and karst;
• modeling groundwater flow in karst;
• karst hydrology of the Edwards Aquifer;
• prevention and remediation of sinkholes and karstic settlement;
• foundation and geotechnical engineering in karst;
• karst hydrology and dye tracing;
• legal issues and government programs related to karst;
• geophysical applications to investigating karst;
• GIS, databases, and other computer applications for karst; and
• karst and sinkholes in evaporites.

GSP 144 will benefit environmental and geotechnical engineers, and others involved in water resources, water disposal and foundation stability issues.