Author: Edwin Brian SelwoodPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Some Aspects of Engineering Geology in South West England
Author: Edwin Brian SelwoodSOME ASPECTS OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY IN SOUTH WEST ENGLAND- SYMPOSIUM HELD DURING A CONFERENCE OF THE USSHER SOCIETY.
Author: Quaternary of South-West England
Author: S. CampbellPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401149208
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
STRUCTURE OF THE VOLUME AND TERMINOLOGY USED This book contains scientific descriptions of 63 localities (Figure A) of at least national importance for Quaternary geology, geomorphology and environmental change in South-West England. These sites were selected by the Geological Conservation Review and are accordingly designated 'GCR' sites. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the Quaternary. Chapter 2 synthesizes the geomorphological development and Quaternary history of the region, and outlines the principles involved in site selection. The individual GCR site descriptions form the core of the book. In the following chapters, sites are arranged and described in broad geographic areas and by research topic. This is necessitated by the widely disparate nature of the field evidence in Soutb West England: sites demonstrating the full range of Quaternary and geomorphological features are not evenly and conveniently dispersed throughout the region, and some areas have significant gaps. Neither do the individual chapters contain sites that neces sarily equate with particular site selection networks. Rather, the chosen chapter headings provide the least repetitive means of describing the sites and background material. Where possible, a chronological approach, from oldest to youngest, has been used to describe sites within a given chapter. Again, this approach is not always possi ble, and a group of sites may show variations on landform or Stratigraphie evidence broadly within one major time interval or chronostratigraphic stage; inevitably there are many overlaps.
Fundamentals of Engineering Geology
Author: F. G. BellPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483102300
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 657
Book Description
Fundamentals of Engineering Geology discusses geomorphological processes, particularly the linkages between geology, geo-technics, rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and foundation design. The book reviews igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, and stratigraphy. Stratigraphy is based on three fundamental principles, namely, the "Law of Superposition, the ""Law of Faunal Succession
Military Aspects of Geology
Author: E. P. F. RosePublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1786203944
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This book complements the Geological Society’s Special Publication 362: Military Aspects of Hydrogeology. Generated under the auspices of the Society’s History of Geology and Engineering Groups, it contains papers from authors in the UK, USA, Germany and Austria. Substantial papers describe some innovative engineering activities, influenced by geology, undertaken by the armed forces of the opposing nations in World War I. These activities were reactivated and developed in World War II. Examples include trenching from World War I, tunnelling and quarrying from both wars, and the use of geologists to aid German coastal fortification and Allied aerial photographic interpretation in World War II. The extensive introduction and other chapters reveal that ‘military geology’ has a longer history. These chapters relate to pre-twentieth century coastal fortification in the UK and the USA; conflict in the American Civil War; long-term ‘going’ assessments for German forces; tunnel repair after wartime route denial in Hong Kong; and tunnel detection after recent insurgent improvisation in Iraq.
British Geological Literature
Author: Mapping in Engineering Geology
Author: Dr. James S. GriffithsPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862391017
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology
Author: Selected Bibliography of Mass Movement (1969-1976)
Author: Jerome V. DeGraffPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Avalanches
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains
Author: J.S. GriffithsPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 1786203022
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 975
Book Description
The Engineering Group of the Geological Society Working Party brought together experts in glacial and periglacial geomorphology, Quaternary history, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering to establish best practice when working in former glaciated and periglaciated environments. The Working Party addressed outdated terminology and reviewed the latest academic research to provide an up-to-date understanding of glaciated and periglaciated terrains. This transformative, state-of-the-art volume is the outcome of five years of deliberation and synthesis by the Working Party. This is an essential reference text for practitioners, students and academics working in these challenging ground conditions. The narrative style, and a comprehensive glossary and photo-catalogue of active and relict sediments, structures and landforms make this material relevant and accessible to a wide readership.