This text is directed at the heart of Engineering Geology where geology is used to identify potential problems arising from ground conditions. It describes how to investigate those conditions and to define an engineering response that will either avoid or reduce or even eliminate the problems revealed. The book presents the "big picture" that is so often lacking when only site details are available, but necessary for adequate engineering solutions.

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Inhalt

1. The Basis of Engineering Geology;- 2. Geological Materials;- 3. Geological Masses;- 4. Maps;- 5. Recovery of Samples;- 6. Field Tests and Measurements;- 7. Organisation, Design and Reporting of Site Investigations;- 8. Ground Response to Engineering and Natural Processes;- 9. Withdrawal of Support by Surface Excavations;- 10. Withdrawal of Support by Underground Excavations;- 11. Static Loading of the Ground;- 12. Dynamic Loading of the Ground;- 13. Ground Reaction to Changes in Fluid and Gas Pressures