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Bridges the Gap between Geology and Ground Engineering

High-quality geological models are crucial for ground engineering projects, but many engineers are not always at ease with the geological terminology and analysis presented in these models, nor with their implications and limitations. Project engineers need to have a sound comprehension of the geological models presented to them, and to be able to discuss the models in so far as they might impinge on the design, safety and possible budgetary or time constraints of the project. They should also fully understand how site investigation data and samples are used to develop and substantiate geological models.

Geology for Ground Engineering Projects provides a comprehensive presentation of, and insight into, the critical geological phenomena that may be encountered in many engineering projects, for example rock contact relationships, weathering and karst phenomena in tropical areas, composition of fault zones and variability of rock discontinuities. Examples are provided from around the world, including Southeast Asia, Europe, North and South America, China and India.

Comprehensive and well-illustrated, this definitive book:

Describes the important geological phenomena that could affect ground engineering projects
Provides a practical knowledge-base for relevant geological processes
Addresses common geological issues and concerns

Rocks are described in relation to the environment of their formation, highlighting the variation in composition, distribution and geotechnical properties that can be expected within a variety of rock associations. Case studies, where geology has been a vital factor, are included. These are written by the project engineers or geologists responsible for the projects. Geology for Ground Engineering Projects is well illustrated with color diagrams and photographs. Readers are directed to satellite images of selected areas to explore for themselves many of the geological features described in this book.

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Title Geology for Ground Engineering Projects
Author Chris J. Fletcher
Binding Paperback
Edition INDIAN EDITIONS
Pages 312
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher CRC Press
Date 2016-05-02
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9781466585492 / 1466585498
Weight 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg)
Dimensions 9.9 x 7 x 0.8 in (25.15 x 17.78 x 2.03 cm)
Library of Congress subjects Engineering geology
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2015036665
Dewey Decimal Code 624.151

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About the author

Chris J. N. Fletcher is a consulting geologist based in Wales. He graduated from St Andrew's University in Scotland, and then moved to Canada to complete an MSc at Queen's University and a PhD at the University of British Columbia. Most of his career has been with the British Geological Survey, both in the UK and overseas. He then became director of the Hong Kong Geological Survey and later managed his own geological consulting company. He was an Honorary Professor at universities in Hong Kong and China, where he presented graduate and professional development courses.