Earth Science for Civil and Environmental Engineers

摘要: This carefully targeted and rigorous new textbook introduces engineering students to the fundamental principles of applied Earth science, highlighting how modern soil rock mechanics, geomorphology, hydrogeology, seismology environmental geochemistry affect geotechnical practice. Key geological topics relevance including soils sediments, rocks, groundwater, geologic hazards are presented in an accessible engaging way. A broad range international case studies add real-world context, demonstrate practical applications field laboratory settings guide site characterization. End-of-chapter problems included for self-study evaluation, supplementary online materials include electronic figures, additional examples, solutions, guidance on useful software. Featuring a detailed glossary introducing key terminology, this text requires no prior training is essential reading senior undergraduate or graduate civil, geological, geoenvironmental engineering. It also reference bridge science graduates embarking geology courses.