Recent Research on Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering, Janusz Wasowski; Tom Dijkstra

Автор: Borcherdt, Roger D. (research Seismologist/consulting Professor, United States Geological Survey, California)
Название: Viscoelastic waves in layered media
ISBN: 1108462111 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108462112
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: This is the first book to explain the mathematical theory and corresponding numerical results for wave propagation in layered media with arbitrary amounts of intrinsic absorption. It provides fundamental problem-solving tools, including numerical examples, and serves both as a graduate-level textbook and as a reference for earth scientists and engineers.

Автор: Jackson
Название: Salt Tectonics
ISBN: 1107013313 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107013315
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: An unrivalled consolidation of topics related to salt tectonics, covering the entire scale from the microscopic to the continental. With over 600 full-color illustrations, including 200 seismic images of salt structures, this is a definitive practical handbook for graduate students and researchers, and professionals in the petroleum industry.

Автор: Martin Williams
Название: The Nile Basin: Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology and Prehistoric Environments
ISBN: 110717919X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107179196
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: This book provides detailed reconstructions of past environmental changes in the Nile Basin and considers how prehistoric humans adapted or failed to adapt to these changes. It will greatly assist archaeologists, geographers and planners who need to understand how the Nile has responded to past climatic changes in its headwaters.

Автор: Ribe, Neil M.
Название: Theoretical Mantle Dynamics
ISBN: 1107174465 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107174467
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: A comprehensive, mathematically advanced treatment of the continuum mechanics of the Earth`s mantle, focussing on the craft of formulating geodynamical model problems and the analytical methods required to solve them. Featuring abundant exercises with worked solutions, this will make a useful resource for geoscientists and applied mathematicians.

Автор: Hubert OKelly
Название: Earthquake Research & Analysis: Seismology, Seismotectonic & Earthquake Geology
ISBN: 1681173026 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781681173023
Издательство: Gazelle Book Services
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Описание: The study of earthquakes plays a key role in order to minimise human and material losses when they inevitably occur. Earthquake analysis or seismic analysis is a subset of structural analysis and is the calculation of the response of a building (or non-building) structure to earthquakes. This is required for carrying out the structural design, structural assessment and retrofitting of the structures in the regions where earthquakes are prevalent. Various seismic data are necessary to carry out the seismic analysis of the structures. These data are accessible into two ways viz. in deterministic form or in probabilistic form. Data in deterministic form are used for design of structures etc. whereas data in probabilistic form are used for seismic risk analysis, study of structure subjected to random vibration and damage assessment of structures under particular earthquake ground motion. Major seismic input includes ground acceleration/velocity/displacement data, magnitude of earthquake, peak ground parameters, duration etc. Earthquake engineering has developed a lot since the early days, and some of the more complex designs now use special earthquake protective elements either just in the foundation (base isolation) or distributed throughout the structure. Analysing these types of structures requires specialised explicit finite element computer code, which divides time into very small slices and models the actual physics, much like common video games often have "physics engines". Very large and complex buildings can be modeled in this way. This book offers statistical seismology studies, the latest techniques and advances on earthquake precursors and forecasting, along with, new methods for early detection, data acquisition and interpretation. This book does not emphasis on a unique problem in earthquake processes, but extents studies on historical earthquakes and seismology in diverse tectonic environments, to more applied studies on earthquake geology.

Автор: Yasuto Itoh, Shigekazu Kusumoto, Keiji Takemura
Название: Research Frontiers of Sedimentary Basin Interiors: A Case Study & Methodological Review on an Oblique Convergent Margin
ISBN: 1634852508 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781634852500
Издательство: Nova Science
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Описание: In this book, the leading edge of basin research is presented in the course of a detailed case study on an oblique convergent margin. Sedimentary basins are rich in natural resources and often overlain by densely populated residential areas, then draw attention of technical experts who are engaged in the field of civil engineering, disaster prevention, natural resource exploration, and so forth. Such a pragmatic viewpoint aside, clastic materials filling basins are a good example of the developmental process of the Earths surface. Detailed analysis reveals paleoenvironmental changes linked to eustatic sea-level changes and the uplift and exhumation process of hinterlands governed by longstanding tectonic episodes. The authors review the latest analytical methods of the gravity anomaly. Apart from conventional gravimetric prospecting, recently developed innovative methodologies have tremendous usability to aid in comprehending the deep three-dimensional structure of the sedimentary basins. Combining stratigraphic/sedimentological data of numerous boreholes and high resolution profiles of the reflection seismic survey, the authors visualize the deep interior of a fault-related basin in the Japanese Islands as an ideal example that has been studied by many researches and never been understood in a multidisciplinary way. Surely, this book provides audiences with an integrated vision of the basin evolution processes under the influence of dynamic spatial and temporal changes in tectonic regimes on active plate margins.

Автор: Symons
Название: A Sketch of the Geology of Cornwall
ISBN: 1108066801 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108066808
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: Published in 1884 by mining engineer and metallurgist Brenton Symons (1832-c.1908), this illustrated monograph explores the geological characteristics of Cornwall, its key mining districts, its mineral wealth, the practices used to exploit these resources, and their preparation for market.

Автор: Kesler
Название: Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment
ISBN: 1107074916 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107074910
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: Written for students and professionals, this revised textbook surveys the mineral industry from geological, environmental and economic perspectives. Updated throughout, the text includes a new chapter on technology industry metals. Featuring boxes highlighting special interest topics, the book equips students to discuss the energy and mineral questions facing society.

Автор: Janusz Wasowski; Daniele Giordan; Piernicola Lolli
Название: Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering for Sustainable Use of the Earth`s Resources, Urbanization and Infrastructure Protection from Geohazards
ISBN: 3319616471 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319616476
Издательство: Springer
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Описание: The idea beyond this volume is to highlight the role of engineering geology and geological engineering in fostering sustainable use of the Earth`s resources, smart urbanization and infrastructure protection from geohazards.

Автор: O`Hara Kieran
Название: Brief History of Geology
ISBN: 1107176182 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107176188
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: This book provides a brief, accessible account of the major events in the history of geology over the last 200 years. It will appeal to students and researchers of Earth science wishing to learn more about the history of their subject, and general readers interested in the history of science.

Автор: Scholz Christopher H.
Название: Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting
ISBN: 1316615235 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781316615232
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: Scholz`s classic text provides a unified treatment of earthquakes and faulting. This major update presents a wealth of new topics, including slow earthquakes; friction of phyllosilicates; fault structures; seismogenic versus creeping faults; triggering of earthquakes; oceanic, megathrust and deep earthquakes; and earthquake precursory phenomena.