Engineering geology and geomorphology of glaciated and periglaciated terrains : engineering group working party report /

The Engineering Group of the Geological Society Working Party brought together experts in glacial & periglacial geomorphology, Quaternary history, engineering geology & geotechnical engineering to establish best practice when working in former glaciated & periglaciated environments. The...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Griffiths, James S., Dr (Editor ), Martin, C. J. (Christopher J.) (Geologist) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : The Geological Society, 2017.
Colección:Geological Society engineering geology special publication ; no. 28.
Temas:
Engineering geology.
Geomorphology.
Glacial landforms.
Glacial landforms > Great Britain.
Geomorphology > Great Britain.
Geotechnical engineering.
Géologie appliquée.
Géomorphologie.
Géomorphologie glaciaire.
Géomorphologie glaciaire > Grande-Bretagne.
Géomorphologie > Grande-Bretagne.
geomorphology.
glacial landforms.
Geotechnical engineering
Engineering geology
Geomorphology
Glacial landforms
Great Britain
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction to engineering geology and geomorphology of glaciated and periglatiated terrains
  • The Quaternary
  • Geomorphological framework: glacial and periglacial sediments, structures and landforms
  • Conceptual glacial ground models: British and Irish case studies
  • Periglacial and permafrost ground models for Great Britain
  • Material properties and geohazards
  • Engineering investigation and assessment
  • Design and construction considerations
  • Conclusions and illustrative case studies.

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