Engineering of glacial deposits /
Clarke, B. G. 1950-
Engineering of glacial deposits / Barry G. Clarke. - xiii, 534 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Glacial geology -- Ground investigation in glacial soils -- Characterisation of glacial soils -- Earthworks : slopes, cuttings, embankments and tunnels -- Geotechnical structures : spread foundations, piled foundations and retaining structures -- Engineering of glacial soils.
At some time 30% of the world's land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with. Understanding the environment in which they were formed and how this affects their behaviour are critical because they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics. This book is aimed at designers and contractors working in the construction and extractive industries to help them mitigate construction hazards on, with or in glacial deposits.
9780415398657 9780415398657: £165.00 0415398657
2016047467
Soil mechanics.
Drift.
Glaciology.
Geotechnical engineering.
Engineering geology.
624.1513 / CLA
Engineering of glacial deposits / Barry G. Clarke. - xiii, 534 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Glacial geology -- Ground investigation in glacial soils -- Characterisation of glacial soils -- Earthworks : slopes, cuttings, embankments and tunnels -- Geotechnical structures : spread foundations, piled foundations and retaining structures -- Engineering of glacial soils.
At some time 30% of the world's land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with. Understanding the environment in which they were formed and how this affects their behaviour are critical because they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics. This book is aimed at designers and contractors working in the construction and extractive industries to help them mitigate construction hazards on, with or in glacial deposits.
9780415398657 9780415398657: £165.00 0415398657
2016047467
Soil mechanics.
Drift.
Glaciology.
Geotechnical engineering.
Engineering geology.
624.1513 / CLA