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Geological Engineering
Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo
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Description for Geological Engineering
Hardback. Interpreting a geological setting for the purposes of engineering design and construction requires knowledge of geological engineering and engineering geology, leading to integrated engineering solutions which take into account both ground conditions and environment. This textbook covers the subject area of geological engineering. Num Pages: 700 pages, 500 colour illustrations, 150 colour tables, 250 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1906.
A thorough knowledge of geology is essential in the design and construction of infrastructures for transport, buildings and mining operations; while an understanding of geology is also crucial for those working in urban, territorial and environmental planning and in the prevention and mitigation of geohazards. Geological Engineering provides an interpretation of the geological setting, integrating geological conditions into engineering design and construction, and provides engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment. This textbook, extensively illustrated with working examples and a wealth of graphics, covers the subject ... Read more
A thorough knowledge of geology is essential in the design and construction of infrastructures for transport, buildings and mining operations; while an understanding of geology is also crucial for those working in urban, territorial and environmental planning and in the prevention and mitigation of geohazards. Geological Engineering provides an interpretation of the geological setting, integrating geological conditions into engineering design and construction, and provides engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment. This textbook, extensively illustrated with working examples and a wealth of graphics, covers the subject ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
700
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
700
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415413527
SKU
V9780415413527
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-2
About Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo
Luis I. Gonzalez de Vallejo; Professor of Geological Engineering at the Complutense University of Madrid, where he is also Director of the MSc Courses in Geological Engineering. He has dedicated his professional career in geological engineering to consulting, research and teaching, and he has conducted a large number of geological and geotechnical investigations for the design and construction of tunnels, ... Read more
Reviews for Geological Engineering
Looking through the book and thinking of the huge effort required to obtain all the information, followed by processing it so that the ideas and data can be presented with such clarity, and then to actually write the book and prepare the self-explanatory diagrams is truly more than impressive: it is an outstanding achievement. Another excellent feature is that it ... Read more