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The exploration and extraction of the earth's resources are key issues in global industrial development. In the 21st century, emphasis has increasingly being placed on geo-engineering safety, engineering accountability and sustainability. With focus on rock engineering projects, Structural Geology and Rock Engineering uses case studies and an integrated engineering approach to provide an understanding of projects constructed on or in rock masses. Based on Professors Cosgrove and Hudson's university teaching at Imperial College London, as well as relevant short course presentations, it explains the processes required for engineering modelling, design and construction.The first half of the book provides step-by-step presentations of the principles of structural geology and rock mechanics with special emphasis on the integration between the two subjects. The second half of the book turns principles into practice. A wealth of practical engineering examples are presented, including evaluations of bridge foundations, quarries, dams, opencast coal mining, underground rock engineering, historical monuments and stone buildings.This up-to-date, well-illustrated guide is ideal for teachers, researchers and engineers interested in the study and practice of rock-based projects in engineering.Product Identifiers
PublisherImperial College Press
ISBN-139781783269570
eBay Product ID (ePID)225580876
Product Key Features
SubjectGeology, Mechanics
Publication Year2016
Number of Pages552 Pages
Publication NameStructural Geology and Rock Engineering
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn W Cosgrove, John a Hudson
FormatPaperback
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJohn W Cosgrove, John a Hudson