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Handbook of Tropical Residual Soils Engineering (Paperback)
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Handbook of Tropical Residual Soils Engineering (Paperback)
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Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. Like other
soils, they are used extensively in construction, either to build
upon, or as construction material. They are formed when the rate of
rock weathering is more rapid than transportation of the weathered
particles by e.g., water, gravity and wind, which results in a
large share of the soils formed remaining in place. The soils
typically retain many of the characteristics of the parent rock. In
a tropical region, residual soil layers can be very thick,
sometimes extending to hundreds of meters before reaching
un-weathered rock. Unlike the more familiar transported sediment
soil, the engineering properties and behaviour of tropical residual
soils may vary widely from place to place depending upon the rock
of origin and the local climate during their formation; and hence
are more difficult to predict and model mathematically. Despite
their abundance and significance our knowledge and understanding of
these soils is not as extensive as that of transported sediment
soil. Written by residual soil specialists from various parts of
the world, this unique handbook presents data, knowledge and
expertise on the subject. It provides insight into the engineering
behaviour of tropical residual soils, which will be applicable to
small or extensive construction works worldwide on such soils. This
book covers almost all aspects of residual soils, from genesis,
classification, formation, sampling and testing to behaviour of
weakly bonded and unsaturated soil, volume change and shear
strength. It features chapters on applications in slopes and
foundation, as well as dedicated parts on residual soils in India,
Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. A large number of graphs, tables,
maps and references throughout the text provide further detail and
insight. This volume is intended as a reference guide for
practitioners, researchers and advanced students in civil,
construction and geological engineering. Unique in its coverage of
the subject, it may serve as a standard that benefits every
engineer involved in geological, foundation and construction work
in tropical residual soils.
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