Engineering Geomorphology - Theory and Practice
by P.G. Fookes, E.M. Lee & J.S. Griffiths
by P.G. Fookes, E.M. Lee & J.S. Griffiths
| New Book |
About the book:
Geomorphology is the study of the process that shape the earth'ssurface to create landforms. The earth's surface is not static and
landform changes through time can cause significant harm to life,
and damage to property and the utilisation of natural resources.
Over the last few decades engineering geomorphology has
developed to support a number of distinct areas within civil
engineering:
Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and Practice provides a
compact and comprehensive introduction to the subject. The
emphasis is on the nature, scale and consequences of landform
changes over timescales relevant to civil engineers (engineering
time). A central theme is the need to view the site-specific
conditions generated by surface process change occurring
throughout earth surface systems in response to variations in past
and present ambient conditions.
The book is divided into five parts:
Part 1: covers the basic geomorphological concepts that underpin
efforts to explain the causes, mechanisms and consequences of
landform change;
Parts 2-4 show how the earth surface systems on hillslopes, rivers
and the coast work, and, by doing so, generate hazards, define the
ground conditions, and provide resources for engineering projects;
Part 5 presents common techniques that are available to
investigate geomorphological situations that might affect
engineering work.
With a combined experience in excess of 100 years, the authors
have been in the vanguard of the development of engineering
geomorphology. The book focuses on pragmatic techniques that the
authors have found useful in all forms of engineering investigation
and is the logical continuation and development of the seminal and
successful work, Geomorphology for Engineers.
Contents:
Introduction. Basic Concepts: Energy Inputs and Geomorphological
Activity. The Basics of Change: Stress, Strain and Strength. Earth
Surface Systems. The Behaviour of Earth Surface Systems. System
Controls: Geology; Engineering Soils; Mobile Sediments; Climate
Variation; Sea-Level Change. The Nature of Change: Rates and
Events. The Implications of Change: Hazards and Risks.
Construction Resources: Aggregates. Engineering and Change:
Environmental Impacts. Slopes: The Supply of Water and Sediment;
The Role of Water; Soil Erosion by Water; Wind Erosion and
Deposition; Landslides; Landslide Hazard and Risk; Karst Terrain.
Rivers: The Drainage Basin; Water and Sediment Loads; Channel
Form; Channel Change; Flooding; Flood Hazard and Risk; The
Coast: Energy Inputs; Sediment Cells and Budgets; Hazard and Risk
Assessment; Estuaries, Mudflats and Saltmarshes; Deltas; Fringing
Beaches; Barrier Beaches; Dunes; Cliffs. Common Techniques:
Methods of Investigation. Desk Study and Initial Terrain Models.
Geographical Information Systems. Satellite Imagery and Aerial
Photographs. Historical Research. Terrain Evaluation.
Geomorphological Mapping. Measurement and Monitoring of
Change. Dating Methods. Uncertainty and Expert Judgement.
Further Reading
Readership:
Civil engineers, applied geomorphology practitioners and
environmentalists; advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of
geomorphology, geology and civil engineering.
Professor P.G. Fookes - FREng, Hon. FRGS, Consulting Engineering
Geologist; Distinguished Research Associate, Oxford University, UK; Dr.
Mark Lee, Consulting Engineering Geomorphologist, York, UK and
Professor J. Griffiths, Engineering Geologist/Geomorphologist, School of
Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK
Product Details
Softback: 288 pp
Publisher: Whittles Publishing, Scotland
ISBN: 978-1-904445-38-8
Product Dimensions: 297 x 210 mm
 | The first book to cover the topic. | |
| Impressive information source |
Geomorphology is the study of the process that shape the earth's
landform changes through time can cause significant harm to life,
and damage to property and the utilisation of natural resources.
Over the last few decades engineering geomorphology has
developed to support a number of distinct areas within civil
engineering:
 | evaluation of the near surface ground conditions for design | |
| and construction of man-made structures; | ||
| estimation of risks to civil engineering projects from earth | |
| surface processes; | ||
| determining the availability of resources for construction, | |
| especially aggregates; | ||
| assessment of the effects of civil engineering projects on the | |
| environment. |
Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and Practice provides a
compact and comprehensive introduction to the subject. The
emphasis is on the nature, scale and consequences of landform
changes over timescales relevant to civil engineers (engineering
time). A central theme is the need to view the site-specific
conditions generated by surface process change occurring
throughout earth surface systems in response to variations in past
and present ambient conditions.
The book is divided into five parts:
Part 1: covers the basic geomorphological concepts that underpin
efforts to explain the causes, mechanisms and consequences of
landform change;
Parts 2-4 show how the earth surface systems on hillslopes, rivers
and the coast work, and, by doing so, generate hazards, define the
ground conditions, and provide resources for engineering projects;
Part 5 presents common techniques that are available to
investigate geomorphological situations that might affect
engineering work.
With a combined experience in excess of 100 years, the authors
have been in the vanguard of the development of engineering
geomorphology. The book focuses on pragmatic techniques that the
authors have found useful in all forms of engineering investigation
and is the logical continuation and development of the seminal and
successful work, Geomorphology for Engineers.
Contents:
Introduction. Basic Concepts: Energy Inputs and Geomorphological
Activity. The Basics of Change: Stress, Strain and Strength. Earth
Surface Systems. The Behaviour of Earth Surface Systems. System
Controls: Geology; Engineering Soils; Mobile Sediments; Climate
Variation; Sea-Level Change. The Nature of Change: Rates and
Events. The Implications of Change: Hazards and Risks.
Construction Resources: Aggregates. Engineering and Change:
Environmental Impacts. Slopes: The Supply of Water and Sediment;
The Role of Water; Soil Erosion by Water; Wind Erosion and
Deposition; Landslides; Landslide Hazard and Risk; Karst Terrain.
Rivers: The Drainage Basin; Water and Sediment Loads; Channel
Form; Channel Change; Flooding; Flood Hazard and Risk; The
Coast: Energy Inputs; Sediment Cells and Budgets; Hazard and Risk
Assessment; Estuaries, Mudflats and Saltmarshes; Deltas; Fringing
Beaches; Barrier Beaches; Dunes; Cliffs. Common Techniques:
Methods of Investigation. Desk Study and Initial Terrain Models.
Geographical Information Systems. Satellite Imagery and Aerial
Photographs. Historical Research. Terrain Evaluation.
Geomorphological Mapping. Measurement and Monitoring of
Change. Dating Methods. Uncertainty and Expert Judgement.
Further Reading
Readership:
Civil engineers, applied geomorphology practitioners and
environmentalists; advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of
geomorphology, geology and civil engineering.
Professor P.G. Fookes - FREng, Hon. FRGS, Consulting Engineering
Geologist; Distinguished Research Associate, Oxford University, UK; Dr.
Mark Lee, Consulting Engineering Geomorphologist, York, UK and
Professor J. Griffiths, Engineering Geologist/Geomorphologist, School of
Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK
Product Details
Softback: 288 pp
Publisher: Whittles Publishing, Scotland
ISBN: 978-1-904445-38-8
Product Dimensions: 297 x 210 mm
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