Engineering geology

By:

Gangopadhyay, Subinoy

Language: ENG Publication details: New Delhi Oxford University Press 2013Description: xvi, 566p. | Binding - Paperback | 24*18.5 cmISBN:

9780198086352
0198086350

Subject(s):

Civil Engineering

DDC classification:

DDC23 624.151 GAN

Summary: The book begins with a discussion on basic geological aspects related to rocks and minerals, geological structures, soil formation and soil classification, underground water, aerial photo study & remote sensing and geophysical and drilling exploration. This is followed by critical engineering geology topics such as soil and rock mechanics, methods of site investigation for civil engineering projects with detailed coverage for dams, reservoirs, tunnels, powerhouses, bridges, canals, power channels, and flumes, search for construction materials, treatment of geological defects, assessment and mitigation of natural hazards, and evaluation of karstic limestone terrains for reservoir projects.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Departmental Books	School of Engineering & Technology General Stacks	Circulation	624.151 GAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	DE0007

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The book begins with a discussion on basic geological aspects related to rocks and minerals, geological structures, soil formation and soil classification, underground water, aerial photo study & remote sensing and geophysical and drilling exploration. This is followed by critical engineering geology topics such as soil and rock mechanics, methods of site investigation for civil engineering projects with detailed coverage for dams, reservoirs, tunnels, powerhouses, bridges, canals, power channels, and flumes, search for construction materials, treatment of geological defects, assessment and mitigation of natural hazards, and evaluation of karstic limestone terrains for reservoir projects.

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