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This handy reference manual puts a wealth of ready-to-use information, data, and practical procedures within immediate reach of geo-engineers and technicians, whether they be in the field or office. It assembles and organizes the most-needed set of equations, tables, graphs and check-lists on six major subfields of geo-engineering: investigations, testing, properties, hazards, structures and works
Intended for professionals to serve as a "fighting kit" or "external memory"
Easy to take along to engineering sites
A simple and comprehensive book designed for frequent use
This handy reference manual puts a wealth of ready-to-use information, data, and practical procedures within immediate reach of geo-engineers and technicians, whether they be in the field or office. It assembles and organizes the most-needed set of equations, tables, graphs and check-lists on six major subfields of geo-engineering: investigations, testing, properties, hazards, structures and works.
This practical reference for the professional and others interested in the subject of ground engineering skips lengthy definitions to highlight best practice and methods proven most effective. While reflecting codes and standards, it also fills the gaps with non-standard approaches when existing ones are skimpy on practical details or agreement. Enhanced by 146 illustrations and 83 tables, the Practical Guide to Geo-Engineering points users to supporting information and data through its extensive reference list.
GEO-INVESTIGATIONS
Methodology and stages of site investigations
Non-intrusive geophysical and remote sensing methods
Intrusive by boring and digging
Extent of site investigations
Reporting of results
Summary
GEO-TESTING
Field tests
Laboratory tests
Summary
GEO-PROPERTIES
Soil properties
Rock properties
Summary
GEO-HAZARDS
Hydraulic failure
Erosion
Liquefaction
Rock dissolving and caves
Collapse of soil structure
Subsidence of ground surface
Heave of soil and rock
Slope instability.
Contamination.
Vibration
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Frozen ground
Unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Ground gases
Rock burst
Summary
GEO-STRUCTURES.
Ground Slopes
Foundations
Retaining walls
Anchors, bolts and nails
Reinforced soil
Tunnels and shafts
Pipes
Landfills
Fill and tailing dams
Road and railway subgrade.
Offshore foundations
Summary
GEO-WORKS
Excavation and compaction
Drainage
Grouting
Mixing
Separation
Freezing
Blasting
Underpinning
Soil washing and waste solidification/stabilisation
Field measurements and observational method
Remote sensing
Asset management
Forensic investigation
Summary.
