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Remedial Measures Against Soil Liquefaction: from Investigation and Design to Implementation - From Investigation and Design to... Remedial Measures Against Soil Liquefaction: from Investigation and Design to Implementation - From Investigation and Design to Implementation (Hardcover)
N. Yoshida
R6,590 Discovery Miles 65 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text was compiled by the Japanese Geotechnical Society. It describes everything about the remedial measures against liquefaction currently used in Japan following research projects after the Niigata earthquake of 1964.

Artificial Recharge of Groundwater (Hardcover): Josh Peters, et al Artificial Recharge of Groundwater (Hardcover)
Josh Peters, et al
R5,421 Discovery Miles 54 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text covers the proceedings of the third International Symposium - TISAR 98, held in Amsterdam. Topics include: basin recharge; water management in arid regions; behaviour of pollutants; bank, basin, well and other types of recharge; and storage and recovery efficiency.

Landform Dynamics and Evolution in Romania (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Maria Radoane, Alfred Vespremeanu-Stroe Landform Dynamics and Evolution in Romania (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Maria Radoane, Alfred Vespremeanu-Stroe
R5,917 Discovery Miles 59 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

New and innovative scientific theories, discussion and explanations are presented on landform dynamics and evolution in Romania along with a comprehensive understanding of the geomorphological processes shaping the large variety of Romania's landscape. Thematically arranged the book deals with landform dynamics of specific relief types: glacial and periglacial, denudational, fluvio-denudational, fluvial, karst and coasts, as well as sediment fluxes, geomorphic hazards and risks. The authors are key scientists and researchers in the field and offer innovative views on research methods and concepts applied to the topics in question. This work will be of interest to students and researchers in geography, geomorphology, geology, environmental science, paleoclimatology and soil science as well as policy and decision-makers in spatial planning.

English-Spanish and Spanish-English Glossary of Geoscience Terms (Paperback): Gary L. Prost English-Spanish and Spanish-English Glossary of Geoscience Terms (Paperback)
Gary L. Prost
R3,193 Discovery Miles 31 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This glossary provides a ready reference to those in the geosciences with the need to translate from English to Spanish or vice versa. It also provides clear communication, a better understanding, and closer working relationships among geoscientists, engineers, and businessmen.

Atmospheric Processes and Systems (Paperback, annotated edition): Russell D Thompson Atmospheric Processes and Systems (Paperback, annotated edition)
Russell D Thompson
R1,357 Discovery Miles 13 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Atmospheric Processes and Systems presents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems in the atmosphere, this text provides detailed accounts of specific phenomena, including
* the composition and structure of the atmosphere
* energy transfers
* the cycle of atmospheric water in terms of evaporation, condensation and precipitation
* pressure and winds at the primary or global scale
* secondary air masses and fronts
* thermal differences and weather disturbances.
The text includes sixteen boxed case studies, annotated further reading lists and a glossary of key terms.

North Sea Region Climate Change Assessment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Markus Quante, Franciscus Colijn North Sea Region Climate Change Assessment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Markus Quante, Franciscus Colijn
R2,021 Discovery Miles 20 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers an up-to-date review of our current understanding of climate change in the North Sea and adjacent areas, as well as its impact on ecosystems and socio-economic sectors. It provides a detailed assessment of climate change based on published scientific work compiled by independent international experts from climate-related disciplines such as oceanography, atmospheric sciences, marine and terrestrial ecology, using a regional evaluation and review process similar to that of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of our changing climate, discussing a wide range of topics including past, current and future climate change, and climate-related changes in marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. It also explores the impact of climate change on socio-economic sectors such as fisheries, agriculture, coastal zone management, coastal protection, urban climate, recreation/tourism, offshore activities/energy, and air pollution.

Engineering Geology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 23 (Hardcover): Wang Sijing, Marinos Engineering Geology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 23 (Hardcover)
Wang Sijing, Marinos
R4,964 R4,241 Discovery Miles 42 410 Save R723 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume focuses on the engineering geological and environmental problems of major engineering works, rock and soil properties, and protection of the geoenvironment and reduction of geohazards, reflecting the major achievements and advancement of engineering geological science and technology.

Geotechnical Hazards (Hardcover): Z. Lisac, B. Maric, A. Szavits-Nossan Geotechnical Hazards (Hardcover)
Z. Lisac, B. Maric, A. Szavits-Nossan
R4,617 Discovery Miles 46 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The contributions to this volume examine: geotechnical hazard acknowledging the deversity of local ground conditions and environmental factors which play a decisive role in designing engineering structures in Danubian countries.

Igneous Petrology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 15 (Hardcover): Li Zhaonai Igneous Petrology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 15 (Hardcover)
Li Zhaonai
R3,471 Discovery Miles 34 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume, based on Symposium on Igneous Petrology held during the 30th International Geological Congress, focuses on intraplate magmatism and diversity and complexity of mechanisms of magma formation.

Animal Waste Utilization - Effective Use of Manure as a Soil Resource (Hardcover): J.L. Hatfield, B.A. Stewart Animal Waste Utilization - Effective Use of Manure as a Soil Resource (Hardcover)
J.L. Hatfield, B.A. Stewart
R3,639 Discovery Miles 36 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This unique book examines the beneficial aspects of animal waste as a soil resource - not simply as an agricultural by-product with minimal practical use. Topics include o types of livestock waste - swine, poultry, dairy o methods and management of waste utilization o storage, handling, processing and application of animal waste o supplying crop nutrients o economics of waste utilization o new modeling and management techniques o nonpoint source pollution, water quality, leaching, and air quality.

Computer Aided Seismic and Fire Retrofitting Analysis of Existing High Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings (Hardcover, 1st ed.... Computer Aided Seismic and Fire Retrofitting Analysis of Existing High Rise Reinforced Concrete Buildings (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Raja Rizwan Hussain, Muhammad Wasim, Saeed Hasan
R3,727 R3,509 Discovery Miles 35 090 Save R218 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book details the analysis and design of high rise buildings for gravity and seismic analysis. It provides the knowledge structural engineers need to retrofit existing structures in order to meet safety requirements and better prevent potential damage from such disasters as earthquakes and fires. Coverage includes actual case studies of existing buildings, reviews of current knowledge for damages and their mitigation, protective design technologies, and analytical and computational techniques. This monograph also provides an experimental investigation on the properties of fiber reinforced concrete that consists of natural fibres like coconut coir and also steel fibres that are used for comparison in both Normal Strength Concrete (NSC) and High Strength Concrete (HSC). In addition, the authors examine the use of various repair techniques for damaged high rise buildings. The book will help upcoming structural design engineers learn the computer aided analysis and design of real existing high rise buildings by using ACI code for application of the gravity loads, UBC- 97 for seismic analysis and retrofitting analysis by computer models. It will be of immense use to the student community, academicians, consultants and practicing professional engineers and scientists involved in the planning, design, execution, inspection and supervision for the proper retrofitting of buildings.

Hydrogeology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 22 (Hardcover): Fei Jin, Krothe Hydrogeology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 22 (Hardcover)
Fei Jin, Krothe
R4,075 R3,482 Discovery Miles 34 820 Save R593 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a collection of papers presented in the symposia, held in Beijing, on hydrogeology. The papers deal with different topics providing information on some problems on riverside groundwater, assessment of groundwater contamination, and groundwater protection strategy.

Structural Geology and Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 14 (Hardcover): Zheng... Structural Geology and Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 14 (Hardcover)
Zheng Yadong, Davis, Au Yin
R5,388 Discovery Miles 53 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 30th International Geological Congress was held in Beijing, China in August 1997. Leading scientists convened to present their findings and views to the international geological research community. Volume 14 of 26 focuses on structural geology and geomechanics. All articles in the proceedings have been refereed and keynote papers have been included in Volume 1. These proceedings aim to present a view of contemporary geology and should be of interest to researchers in the geological sciences.

Climates of the British Isles - Present, Past and Future (Paperback): Elaine Barrow, Mike Hulme Climates of the British Isles - Present, Past and Future (Paperback)
Elaine Barrow, Mike Hulme
R1,708 Discovery Miles 17 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Our understanding of climate and its role in human affairs has changed markedly over recent years, as have climate observation systems and modelling capabilities. Reliance on recent weather statistics to provide a guide for future climate is no longer viable. Evidence of human-induced climate change has placed climate high on political and the media agendas. This text provides an account of what we know about climate and changing climates at the end of the 20th century. Integrating the historical and geographical dimensions of climate, the crucial link between past and future climatic conditions is examined through the geographical lens of the British Isles. Climates of past ages are reconstructed and full descriptions of the present climate are illustrated by graphs, maps and images. Important climate data sets are provided. Marking the 25th anniversary of the Climatic Research Unit, this book distils much of the leading research of present and recent members of the unit and presents a view of climatic change and prospects for the next millenium and beyond.

Environmental Geology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 24 (Hardcover): Yuan Daoxian Environmental Geology - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 24 (Hardcover)
Yuan Daoxian
R5,092 Discovery Miles 50 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume includes all aspects of environmental geology, i.e. the impact of different geological processes, the geological problems in large river development, trace elements and human health, geology of waste disposal, and environmental geology mapping.

Geochemistry - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 19 (Hardcover): Xie Xuejing Geochemistry - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 19 (Hardcover)
Xie Xuejing
R4,073 R3,333 Discovery Miles 33 330 Save R740 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a collection of papers presented in the 30th International Geological Congress, held in Beijing, on geochemistry. The papers deal with topics on fluid-rock interaction, geochemical kinetics, geochemical mapping, environmental geochemistry, and exploration geochemistry.

Infiltration Measurements for Soil Hydraulic Characterization (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Rafael Angulo-Jaramillo, Vincenzo... Infiltration Measurements for Soil Hydraulic Characterization (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Rafael Angulo-Jaramillo, Vincenzo Bagarello, Massimo Iovino, Laurent Lassabatere
R6,427 Discovery Miles 64 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book summarises the main results of many contributions from researchers worldwide who have used the water infiltration process to characterize soil in the field. Determining soil hydrodynamic properties is essential to interpret and simulate the hydrological processes of economic and environmental interest. This book can be used as a guide to soil hydraulic characterization and in addition it gives a complete description of the treated techniques, including an outline of the most significant research results, with the main points that still needing development and improvement.

Regional Climates of the British Isles (Hardcover): Julian Mayes, Dennis Wheeler Regional Climates of the British Isles (Hardcover)
Julian Mayes, Dennis Wheeler
R5,257 R3,644 Discovery Miles 36 440 Save R1,613 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the diverse climate of the British Isles. Examining the ways in which regional climates evolve from the interplay of meteorological conditions and geographies of the British Isles, leading climatologists provide detailed explanations of the climatic characteristics of eleven regions of the British Isles. Climatic distinctiveness and local weather contrasts are described for each region, together with a summary of climatic data from 1961 to the present.

Geology of Fossil Fuels --- Coal - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 18 Part B (Hardcover):... Geology of Fossil Fuels --- Coal - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 18 Part B (Hardcover)
Yang Qi
R2,291 Discovery Miles 22 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume contains papers presented at the 30th International Geological Congress on coal. It includes information on the applications of high-resolution sequence stratigraphy to paralicand terrestrial coal-bearing strata and petrology and depositional environment of Early Jurassic coal.

Geophysics - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 20 (Hardcover): Liu Guangding Geophysics - Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, Volume 20 (Hardcover)
Liu Guangding
R4,075 R3,482 Discovery Miles 34 820 Save R593 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book aims to map the Precambrian basement, to recognize the paleo-suture zones, and to determine the nature of ancient tectonic regime. It proposes the new concepts of the basement tectonic framework and major tectonic features.

Climates and Weather Explained - An Introduction from Southern Perspective (Paperback): Bart Geerts, Edward Linacre Climates and Weather Explained - An Introduction from Southern Perspective (Paperback)
Bart Geerts, Edward Linacre
R2,349 Discovery Miles 23 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Climates & Weather Explained integrates climatology and meteorology to present a comprehensive introduction to the study of the atmosphere. Clear explanations of basic principles, concepts and processes are supported by a wealth of highly informative illustrations and a vast array of case studies demonstrating the relevance of weather and climate to issues in ordinary life - skin cancer, crop growth, weather forecasting, air pollution.
Focussing particularly on the Southern hemisphere, the authors offer valuable new insights into topcal environmental concerns including: climate change, global warming, hazards, sustainable population, environmental degradation, agriculture and drought.
The CD-ROM, which accompanies the hardback edition of the book, is a unique resource of entirely additional material yet closely interrelated with each chapter of the book. Providing resources for practical work and more advanced study, the CD-ROM features:
* Over 170 extra scientific "Notes", with 60 additional illustrations and tables
* Interactive numerical, multiple choice and practical exercises and self-assessment tests
* Extended guide to further reading, WWW addresses and full bibliography
* Key-word searching, extended glossary
* Teaching suggestions and guides
* Hypertext presentation and extensive cross-referencing
* Clear navigation, print-out and download options, flexible access and user pathways

The Engineering Geology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains (Hardcover): Barry F. Beck, J. Brad Stephenson, J.Gayle Herring The Engineering Geology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains (Hardcover)
Barry F. Beck, J. Brad Stephenson, J.Gayle Herring
R8,945 Discovery Miles 89 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Engineers from around the world recount in this volume their successes and failures in attempting to deal with unique and quixotic landscapes.

Landslide Risk Assessment (Hardcover): David Cruden Landslide Risk Assessment (Hardcover)
David Cruden
R6,285 Discovery Miles 62 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 25 papers collected together in this volume present comprehensive coverage of all major aspects of landslide risk assessment, including the risk assessment framework, and methods for estimating probability of landsliding vulnerability and risk.

Seismic Design Methodologies for the Next Generation of Codes (Hardcover): P. Fajfar Seismic Design Methodologies for the Next Generation of Codes (Hardcover)
P. Fajfar
R6,879 Discovery Miles 68 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

These proceedings, arising from an international workshop, present research results and ideas on issues of importance to seismic risk reduction and the development of future seismic codes.

A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations (Paperback): W.Scott Keys A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations (Paperback)
W.Scott Keys
R4,494 Discovery Miles 44 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Borehole geophysics is frequently applied in hydrogeological environmental investigations where, for example, sites must be evaluated to determine the distribution of contaminants. It is a cost-effective method for obtaining information during several phases of such investigations.
Written by one of world's leading experts in the field, A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations explains the basic principles of the many tools and techniques used in borehole logging projects. Applications are presented in terms of broad project objectives, providing a hands-on guide to geophysical logging programs, including specific examples of how to obtain and interpret data that meet particular hydrogeologic objectives.

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