Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology

By: F,G. Bell

Write A Review

Hardcover | 1 March 2007

At a Glance

Hardcover
384 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
17.7 x 25 x 2.5

Hardcover

$197.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $49.44 with

or

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

As society becomes more aware of the significance of the environment, such issues become increasingly important. The book exemplifies the vital role of environmental geology and geological processes in understanding the physical environment and the influence and fundamental importance of engineering geology in our modern world, particularly the infrastructure, whether it be foundations, routeways or reservoirs. The influence of geohazards, the significance of soil and water resources, and the impact of mining, waste disposal and pollution/contamination on the environment are all examined in this book. The various aspects of construction that are involved in the development of the infrastructure are also discussed - land evaluation and geological construction materials are therefore taken account of in this context. The book provides a wealth of practical examples and a comprehensive suggested reading list is provided for each chapter.

Industry Reviews

'...I would recommend this book... ...as a useful refernce for many different problems that we encounter in our professional lives.' Environmental & Engineering Geoscience '...is a strong comprehensive textbook that deals with the basic principles of environmental and engineering geology and physical geography. It is a practical oriented book and demonstrates extensive experience of the author... ...the book forms a famous source of material for practitioners, advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in geology, physical geography, geomorphology and planning and may also be used as quick reference of geologic and environmental basics.' Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $0.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

More in Geology & The Lithosphere

A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

Paperback

RRP $36.99

$29.75

20%
OFF

Geology

An Illustrated History

Hardcover

RRP $49.99

$40.75

18%
OFF

For the Love of Soil

Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems

Paperback

RRP $41.80

$36.99

12%
OFF

Earth

7th Edition - Portrait of a Planet

Paperback

RRP $164.95

$141.75

14%
OFF

Enduramorphosis

Performance as Transformation through Endurance

Hardcover

RRP $180.00

$159.75

11%
OFF

Understanding Silviculture Technology

Plantation Forestry in the Southern Hemisphere

Hardcover

RRP $326.00

$280.99

14%
OFF

Understanding Silviculture Technology

Plantation Forestry in the Southern Hemisphere

Paperback

RRP $88.99

$81.75

Crystals, Rocks, and Gemstones

Exploring Earth's Treasures

Hardcover

RRP $32.99

$26.99

18%
OFF

The Oldest Rocks on Earth

A Search for the Origins of Our World

Paperback

RRP $49.95

$42.75

14%
OFF

Under a Metal Sky : A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder - Philip Marsden

$70.99

Heart of Ice

A journey into Antarctica's frozen realm

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$29.99

14%
OFF

Principles of Marine and Lake Sedimentology - Aiden Williams

$93.75

15%
OFF

Teaming with Fungi

The Organic Grower's Guide to Mycorrhizae

Hardcover

RRP $42.99

$33.99

21%
OFF

Teaming with Microbes

The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition

Hardcover

RRP $42.99

$33.99

21%
OFF

Preface	p. ix
Basic geology	p. 1
Igneous rocks	p. 1
Metamorphism and metamorphic rocks	p. 11
Sedimentary rocks	p. 15
Stratigraphy and stratification	p. 21
Geological structures	p. 24
Weathering	p. 37
Geology and planning	p. 43
Introduction	p. 43
Applied geological maps	p. 46
Geographical information systems	p. 50
Geological hazards and planning	p. 52
Risk assessment	p. 55
Hazard maps	p. 56
Land restoration and conservation	p. 58
Natural geohazards	p. 60
Volcanic activity	p. 60
Earthquakes	p. 66
Slope movements	p. 74
River action and flooding	p. 82
Marine action	p. 90
Wind action and arid regions	p. 97
Glacial hazards	p. 101
Dissolution of rocks	p. 102
Gases	p. 105
Water resources	p. 108
Basic hydrology	p. 108
Reservoirs	p. 108
Dam sites	p. 112
Basic hydrogeology	p. 116
Wells	p. 118
Safe yield	p. 120
Artifical recharge	p. 121
Conjunctive use	p. 121
Water quality	p. 122
Pollution	p. 126
Groundwater monitoring	p. 130
Soil and the environent	p. 132
Origin of soil	p. 132
Soil fertility	p. 134
Soil horizons	p. 135
Pedological soil types	p. 136
Soil surveys	p. 138
Land capability studies	p. 139
Soil erosion	p. 142
Erosion control and conservation practices	p. 144
Desertification	p. 147
Irrigation	p. 149
Mining and the environment	p. 152
Introduction	p. 152
Surface mining	p. 152
Subsidence	p. 153
Waste materials from mining	p. 164
Acid mine drainage	p. 168
Coal mine effluents	p. 170
Heap leaching	p. 171
Spontaneous combustion	p. 172
Gases	p. 172
Mineral dusts	p. 173
Contamination due to mining	p. 174
Mining, dereliction and restoration	p. 174
Waste, contamination and the environment	p. 177
Introduction	p. 177
Domestic refuse and sanitary landfills	p. 177
Hazardous wastes	p. 184
Radioactive waste	p. 185
Contamination	p. 189
Contamination in estuaries	p. 194
Land evaluation and site assessment	p. 195
Introduction	p. 195
Remote sensing	p. 195
Aerial photographs and photogeology	p. 198
Site investigation	p. 201
Geophysical exploration	p. 209
In situ testing	p. 216
Engineering aspects of soils and rocks	p. 225
Basic properties of soil	p. 225
Soil classification and description	p. 227
Shear strength of soil	p. 231
Consolidation of fine-grained soils	p. 232
Coarse-grained soils	p. 235
Silts and loess	p. 237
Clay deposits	p. 238
Laterite and lateritic soils	p. 239
Cretes and sabkhas	p. 240
Dispersive soils	p. 241
Glacial soils	p. 242
Peat	p. 245
Description of rocks and rock masses	p. 247
Engineering aspects of igneous and metamorphic rocks	p. 248
Enginering aspects of sedimentary rocks	p. 250
Geology and construction materials	p. 256
Gravels and sands	p. 256
Mudrocks and brick manufacture	p. 258
Some special types of clay deposits	p. 260
Building or dimension stone	p. 261
Roofing and facing materials	p. 265
Crushed rock: concrete aggregate	p. 265
Road aggregate	p. 271
Armourstone	p. 272
Cement, lime and plaster	p. 274
Geology and construction	p. 275
Open excavation	p. 275
Tunnels and tunnelling	p. 284
Shafts and raises	p. 295
Underground caverns	p. 295
Highways	p. 297
Embankments	p. 300
Railroads	p. 306
Bridges	p. 308
Foundations for buildings	p. 310
Further reading	p. 315
Some journals of interest	p. 326
Glossary	p. 328
Index	p. 333
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology

At a Glance

Hardcover

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Geology & The Lithosphere

A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

Geology

An Illustrated History

For the Love of Soil

Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems

Earth

7th Edition - Portrait of a Planet

Enduramorphosis

Performance as Transformation through Endurance

Understanding Silviculture Technology

Plantation Forestry in the Southern Hemisphere

Understanding Silviculture Technology

Plantation Forestry in the Southern Hemisphere

Crystals, Rocks, and Gemstones

Exploring Earth's Treasures

The Oldest Rocks on Earth

A Search for the Origins of Our World

Under a Metal Sky

A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder

Holistic Management

A Commonsense Revolution to Restore Our Environment

Heart of Ice

A journey into Antarctica's frozen realm

Principles of Marine and Lake Sedimentology

Elements of Geology

Geological Methods in Mineral Exploration

Advances in Geobiology

Earth Surface Responses and Processes

Effects of Human Activity

Geochemistry of Marine Sediments

Handbook of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments

Geology

An Introductory Text

Textbook of Sedimentology

Structural Geology

2nd edition

Teaming with Fungi

The Organic Grower's Guide to Mycorrhizae

Teaming with Microbes

The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition

This product is categorised by