Geology for Ground Engineering Projects

List of contents

Introduction. Geological Fundamentals. Geological Maps. Sedimentary Rocks. Intrusive Igneous Rocks. Extrusive Igneous Rocks. Metamorphic and Hydrothermal Rocks. Faults. Discontinuities. Folds. Weathered Rocks. Karst. Superficial Deposits. References.

About the author

Chris J. N. Fletcher is a consulting geologist based in Wales. He graduated from St Andrew’s University in Scotland, and then moved to Canada to complete an MSc at Queen’s University and a PhD at the University of British Columbia. Most of his career has been with the British Geological Survey, both in the UK and overseas. He then became director of the Hong Kong Geological Survey and later managed his own geological consulting company. He was an Honorary Professor at universities in Hong Kong and China, where he presented graduate and professional development courses.

Summary

Unifying the Universe: The Physics of Heaven and Earth provides a solid background in basic physics. With a humanistic perspective, it shows how science is significant for more than its technological consequences. The book includes clear and well-planned links to the arts and philosophies of relevant historical periods to bring science and the humanities together.

Product details

• Authors: Chris J. N. Fletcher, Chris J. N. (Geological Consultant Fletcher, Fletcher Chris J. N.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138465763
• ISBN: 978-1-138-46576-3
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Earth Sciences, Geology & The Lithosphere, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Soil & rock mechanics, Soil and rock mechanics