Engineering Geology (Paperback)

Using an engineer'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. Features a chapter on active faults in engineering projects including legal arguments about project sites. Illustrative case studies, ranging from the Auburn Dam controversy to international examples of single collapse problems, aid in students' awareness of rock mass propensities and structures.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1993
First published:	1993
Authors:	R.E. Goodman
Dimensions:	247 x 190 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	412
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-54424-1
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > Soil & rock mechanics
LSN:	0-471-54424-8
Barcode:	9780471544241

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