{"product_id":"practical-engineering-geology-9780415469098","title":"Practical Engineering Geology","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Steve Hencher\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Civil - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Engineering Geology\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed and the ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised. Chapters address key aspects of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeology for engineering and ground modelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSite investigation and testing of geological materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeotechnical parameters \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign of slopes, tunnels, foundations and other engineering structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying hazards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoiding unexpected ground conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is illustrated throughout with case examples and should prove useful to practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers and to MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47577076924567,"sku":"9780415469098","price":12018.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415469098.webp?v=1774902483","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/practical-engineering-geology-9780415469098","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}