Engineering Structures: Geological Foundations

by Mandal, S K & Dorothy Mason

ISBN: 9781787158153
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Imprint : Kruger Brentt Publishers UK Ltd.
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 247.00
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About The Book

KEY FEATURES Presents the subject of foundation engineering in a logical framework in a natural sequence. It clearly and concisely explains basic principles in the most important areas of foundation engineering. It explains the understanding of the nature and properties of soil and similar natural or artificial systems upon which foundations are built. It explores the latest information on design, analysis and construction of foundations for a wide variety of purposes, including amelioratio

Table of Contents

PREFACE..................................................................................................... V 1. GEOLOGY......................................................................................................1 ?? Geologic Materials 1 ?? Whole-Earth structure 2 ?? Brief Time Scale 4 ?? Applied Geology 12 ?? Hydrology and Environmental Issues 13 2. MINERALOGY.............................................................................................15 ?? History 15 ?? Mode