{"product_id":"geology-for-ground-engineering-projects-by-chris-j-n-fletcher-9781138465763","title":"Geology for Ground Engineering Projects","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeology for Ground Engineering Projects\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProject 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeology for Ground Engineering Projects\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive and well-illustrated, this definitive book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDescribes the important geological phenomena that could affect ground engineering projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides a practical knowledge-base for relevant geological processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAddresses common geological issues and concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRocks 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. \u003cem\u003eGeology for Ground Engineering Projects\u003c\/em\u003e is well illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605943828716,"sku":"9781138465763","price":459.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138465763-geology-for-ground-engineering-projects.jpg?v=1778142228","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/geology-for-ground-engineering-projects-by-chris-j-n-fletcher-9781138465763","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}