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BGA International Conference on Foundations
Although foundation engineering is recognised as a mature discipline with geotechnics, the diversity of applications and studies evident in this book demonstrates that the field is still developing and will continue to provide challenges for engineers for many years.
Foundations
These two volumes form the proceedings of the Second BGA International Conference on Foundations, organised by the Geotechnical Engineering Research Group of the University of Dundee in June 2008.
Geological Hazards in the UK
The UK is perhaps unique globally in that it presents the full spectrum of geological time, stratigraphy and associated lithologies within its boundaries. With this wide range of geological assemblages comes a wide range of geological hazards, whether they be geophysical (earthquakes, effects of volcanic eruptions, tsunami, landslides), geotechnical (collapsible, compressible, liquefiable, shearing, swelling and shrinking soils), geochemical (dissolution, radon and methane gas hazards) or georesource related (coal, chalk and other mineral extraction). An awareness of these hazards and the risks that they pose is a key requirement of the engineering geologist. The Geological Society considered that a Working Party Report would help to put the study and assessment of geohazards into the wider social context, helping the engineering geologist to better communicate the issues concerning geohazards in the UK to the client and the public. This volume sets out to define and explain these geohazards, to detail their detection, monitoring and management and to provide a basis for further research and understanding.
UK Specification for Ground Investigation
Intended for general application to ground investigation work, this specification includes associated Schedules and a Bill of Quantities. The Bill of Quantities is presented as an introduction and a comprehensive list of work items, which relates closely to the Specification items. This Specification may be used in conjunction with any suitable contractual agreement between the procurer and ground investigation contractor. The first edition of the Specification for Ground Investigation was published in 1993. Since then there have been many advances and regulatory changes affecting ground investigation, particularly in respect of contaminated ground and dealing with waste materials. This considerably revised and extended second edition of the Specification is the UK specification endorsed by the Highways Agency, Environment Agency, British Waterways and Network Rail and is intended for general application to all ground investigation work.
Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains
The Engineering Group of the Geological Society Working Party brought together experts in glacial and periglacial geomorphology, Quaternary history, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering to establish best practice when working in former glaciated and periglaciated environments. The Working Party addressed outdated terminology and reviewed the latest academic research to provide an up-to-date understanding of glaciated and periglaciated terrains. This transformative, state-of-the-art volume is the outcome of five years of deliberation and synthesis by the Working Party. This is an essential reference text for practitioners, students and academics working in these challenging ground conditions. The narrative style, and a comprehensive glossary and photo-catalogue of active and relict sediments, structures and landforms make this material relevant and accessible to a wide readership.
Groundwater Lowering in Construction
Linking theory and application in a way that is clear and understandable, Groundwater Lowering in Construction: A Practical Guide to Dewatering, Second Edition uses the authors’ extensive engineering experience to offer practical guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of groundwater control systems under real conditions. Discover engineering methods that can help you improve working conditions, increase project viability, and reduce excavation costs. In the decade since publication of this book’s first edition, groundwater lowering and dewatering activities have been increasingly integrated into the wider ground engineering schemes on major excavations to help provide stabl...
Polymer Support Fluids in Civil Engineering
The first on the use of polymer support fluids in the construction industry, this book provides a detailed study of their use in civil engineering, covering all major aspects including fundamental material properties, laboratory and site testing, as well as case histories and specifications.
Geotechnical Instrumentation in Practice
A substantial and comprehensive source of information about the range of both practical and theoretical issues which the ground engineer needs to consider. The wide-ranging papers in this book draw together international experience in both research and practice.
