Engineering Geology: Rock in Engineering Construction / Edition 1

by Richard E. Goodman

Overview

Provides a concrete understanding of the basic facts and experiences relating to the different behavior of rock types in engineering construction. Geological fundamentals are developed in a practical context, based on actual cases and experiences of the author. Emphasis is placed on rocks found in civil, mining and geological engineering, especially those with special problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471544241
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/19/1993
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.33(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Richard E. Goodman is the author of Engineering Geology: Rock in Engineering Construction, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Geology

Chapter 3 Geological Investigations

Chapter 4 Shales, Sandstones, and Associated Rocks

Chapter 5 Soluble Rocks: Limestone, Dolomite, and Evaporites

Chapter 6 Plutonic Igneous Rocks

Chapter 7 Volcanism and Volcanic Rocks

Chapter 8 Metamorphic Rocks

Chapter 9 Rock Structure and Fault Activity

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for advanced undergraduate or graduate students of civil engineering, covering the properties and behavior of rock that are relevant to the profession. Assumes no previous knowledge of geology. Designed to be supplemented with field and laboratory exercises. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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