Now in full colour, the third edition of this well established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers.

Sections in the book include those devoted to the main rock types, weathering, ground investigation, rock mass strength, failures of old mines, subsidence on peats and clays, sinkholes on limestone and chalk, water in landslides, slope stabilization and understanding ground conditions. The roles of both natural and man-induced processes are assessed, and this understanding is developed into an appreciation of the geological environments potentially hazardous to civil engineering and construction projects. For each style of difficult ground, available techniques of site investigation and remediation are reviewed and evaluated.

Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a careful mix of text and diagrams, with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering.

About the Author
Tony Waltham lives in Nottingham, UK, having now retired from many years as a university lecturer in engineering geology.

Reviews

"A useful source for a quick insight into the subject or a reminder for the practising engineer when difficult ground is encountered."
-Ground Engineering

"This is an excellent book that will be invaluable not only as a textbook for students taking an engineering geology, geology or civil engineering course but also as a reference book/aide memoire in later years as they (and we more advanced practitioners) follow their careers."

-Geological Magazine

Book Information
ISBN 9780415469609
Author A.C. Waltham
Format Paperback
Page Count 98
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 408g