Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists

by Kehew, Alan E.

• ISBN13: 9780131457300
• ISBN10: 0131457306
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-11
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Provides readers with an introduction to geology with a focus on real-world applications. Case histories in nearly every chapter help emphasize the relationship between geology and engineering. Has a solid background in the basics of geology including mineralogy, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, structural geology and plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, rivers, coastlines, and glaciers. New material covers geologic resources, geologic hazards, and environmental challenges in the current century. A new overview covers the implications of population growth, the use and depletion of energy and water resources, the employment opportunities for geologists, potential effects of climate change. A useful reference for anyone in the fields of civil engineering or environmental/earth science.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Minerals

Igneous Rocks and Processes

Sedimentary Rocks and Processes

Metamorphic Rocks and Processes

Mechanics of Rock Materials

Tectonics, Structure, and the Earth's Interior

Earthquakes

Weathering and Erosion

Soils, Soil Hazards and Lad Subsidence

Ground Water

Mass Movement and Slope Stability

Rivers

Oceans and Coasts

Glacial Processes and Permafrost

Subsurface Contamination and Remediation

Appendix

Index

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