Geotechnical Engineering Foundations of Engineering Geology Third Edition Tony Waltham Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK
Now in full color, 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. 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. Catalog no. RU54661, April 2009, 104 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-46960-9, $33.95 / £20.50
Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering Roberto Villaverde
Geology Basics for Engineers Aurele Parriaux Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland
This book presents the physical and chemical characteristics of the Earth, the nature of rocks and their interaction with water, and the processes that have created the Earth as we know it. The book shows engineers how to take geological conditions into account, explores a wide range of resources, and explains how to manage them in an intelligent way. This instructional text imparts knowledge and practical experience to engineering students and practitioners in the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering, earth sciences, and architecture. Catalog no. SW6165, August 2009, 590 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-46165-8, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as an eBook
Offshore Geotechnical Engineering Mark Randolph and Susan Gourvenec
University of California, Irvine, USA
University of Western Australia, Perth
This comprehensive resource is a great aid to those professionals tasked with mitigating the effects of catastrophic earthquakes. It presents modern concepts and valuable procedures, code provisions, and seismic hazard assessment techniques used to make structures as earthquake-resistant as possible. The author details the main aspects and historical development of earthquake engineering with regard to various types and levels of damage. He also details earthquake generation and propagation mechanisms and scales used to quantify earthquake size and damage potential.
Due to fundamental differences in construction and installation techniques, offshore geotechnical engineering has grown as a specialty. The early chapters of this book provide a brief overview of the marine environment, offshore site investigation techniques, and interpretation of soil behavior. It then examines the geotechnical design of piled foundations, shallow foundations, and anchoring systems. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the book also examines the design of mobile drilling rigs, pipelines, and geohazards. The final section explores general concepts surrounding design and reliability in the offshore environment.
Catalog no. 64959, January 2009, 960 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6495-7, $146.95 / £94.00 Also available as an eBook
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Catalog no. RU55596, March 2011, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-47744-4, $146.95 / £94.00
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