Soil and rock mechanics Books
Oxford University Press Inc Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual
Book SynopsisSoil Mechanics Laboratory Manual, Tenth Edition, is designed to get dirty. This ideal complement to any Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics textbook is ring-bound and ''flexi-covered'' so students can have it on hand at the lab bench or in the field. Content is organized around standard lab project workflow: It includes over 25 lab projects that are closely aligned to current ASTM standards followed by data sheets for collecting field data and another set for preparing laboratory reports.Trade ReviewExcellent lab manual that needs to be adopted by everyone for Geotech lab." - Patil (current user)Table of ContentsPreface 1. Laboratory Test and Preparation of Report 2. Determination of Water Content 3. Specific Gravity of Soil Solids 4. Sieve Analysis 5. Hydrometer Analysis 6. Liquid Limit Test: Percussion Cup Method 7. Liquid Limit Test: Fall Cone Method 8. Plastic Limit Test 9. Shrinkage Limit Determination 10. Engineering Classification of Soils 11. Standard Proctor Compaction Test 12. Determination of Field Unit Weight of Compaction by Sand Cone Method 13. Maximum and Minimum Dry Densities of Granular Soil (Sand) 14. Constant Head Permeability Test in Sand 15. Falling Head Permeability Test in Sand 16. Direct Shear Test on Sand 17. Unconfined Compression Test 18. Consolidation Test 19. Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Test on Cohesive Soil 20. Consolidated-Undrained Triaxial Test on Cohesive Soil 21. Consolidated-Drained Triaxial Test on Cohesive Sands 22. Resilient Modulus Test for Cohesive and Granular Soils 23. California Bearing Ratio for Laboratory Compacted Soils References APPENDICES A. Weight-Volume Relationships B. Data Sheets for Laboratory Experiments
£86.44
Emerald Publishing Limited ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering 2volume
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£237.50
Whittles Publishing Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing: Pt. 1: Soil
Book SynopsisThis volume, the first in a set of three, is a vital working manual which covers the basic tests for the classification and compaction characteristics of engineering soils. It will therefore be an essential practical handbook for all engaged on the testing of soils in a laboratory for building and civil engineering purposes. Based on the author's experience over many years managing large soil testing laboratories, particular emphasis has been placed on ensuring that procedures are fully understood. Each test procedure has therefore been broken down into simple stages with each step being clearly described. The use of flow diagrams and the setting out of test data and calculations will be of great benefit, especially for the newcomer to soil testing. The book is complemented with many numerical examples which illustrate the methods of calculation and graphical presentations of typical results. The reporting of test data is also explained. Vital information on good techniques, laboratory safety, the calibration of measuring instruments, essential checks on equipment, and laboratory accreditation are all included.A basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry is assumed but some of the fundamental principles that are essential in soil testing are explained where appropriate.Trade Review'This splendid manual belongs in every university library patronized by geoscientists and engineers.' Environmental & Engineering Geoscience -------------------- 'This well-known three-volume series of books has formed an indispensable part of the equipment in any engineering or geological soils testing laboratory since its launch... ...is truly a working manual. ...this remains the definitive text on the subject and a vital addition to BS1377 Parts 1-4...' Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology --------------------'Since K H Head first produced his manuals on soil laboratory testing in 1980 they have been an essential reference in all good soil testing laboratories. ...the author has an extensive understanding of the details of soil testing and vast experience to draw upon. ...This book should be an essential reference for all engineers and technicians who carry out soil testing and also for those engineers who just use the test results for use in analysis and design. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has not come across previous editions. ...It is very clear in its descriptions of the tests and easy to read'. Australian GeomechanicsTable of ContentsScope and general requirements; Moisture content and index tests; Density and particle density; Particle size; Chemical tests; Compaction tests; Description of soils; Appendix: Units, nomenclature and laboratory equipment; Index
£85.50
Emerald Publishing Limited Ice Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 2
Book SynopsisICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, each chapter provides contemporary guidance and best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field.
£129.60
CRC Press Advanced Design of Pile Foundations Under Lateral Loading
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Austin Macauley Publishers Soil Mechanics for Engineering Geologists
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Craigs Soil Mechanics
Book SynopsisCraigâs Soil Mechanics continues to evolve and remain the definitive text for civil engineering students worldwide. It covers fundamental soil mechanics and its application in applied geotechnical engineering from A to Z and at the right depth for an undergraduate civil engineer, with sufficient extension material for supporting MSc level courses, and with practical examples and digital tools to make it a useful reference work for practising engineers.This new edition now includes: Restructured chapters on foundations and earthworks, the latter including new material on working platforms and collapse of underground cavities (sinkhole formation). New mobilised-stress-based deformation methods that can straightforwardly be used with both linear and non-linear soil stiffness models and field measurements of shear wave velocity, for serviceability limit state design. Extended sets of correlations for making sensible first estimates of soil parameters, adding deformation-based parameters for broader coverage than the Eighth Edition. Extended section on robust statistical selection of characteristic soil parameters. Greater use of consolidation theory throughout in determining whether actions, processes and laboratory/in-situ tests are drained or undrained. Extended chapter on in-situ testing, adding the Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT), and interpretation of consolidation parameters from CPTU and DMT testing. An updated section on pile load testing. Additional worked examples and end-of-chapter problems covering new material, with fully worked solutions for lecturers. The electronic resources on the bookâs companion website are developed further, with the addition of two new spreadsheet numerical analysis tools and improvement of existing tools from the Eighth Edition. Using these, readers can take real soil test data, interpret its mechanical properties and apply these to a range of common geotechnical design problems at ultimate and serviceability limiting states.Trade Review'The introduction of the chapter on Geotechnical Design (Chapter 13) is particularly welcome, as the subject is an extremely practical aspect of civil engineering and in my experience students struggle to make sensible decisions in terms of geotechnical design. This is particularly the case regarding decisions on reasonable parameter values to use in design.A particular strength is the inclusion of spreadsheet-based analysis tools. The use of spreadsheets is an extremely useful and indeed relatively powerful way to execute many design calculations in engineering and we are continually encouraging our students to make more use of them. They are particularly useful for parametric studies which are precisely the type of studies which should always be carried out as part of geotechnical design calculations.'– Bill Stewart, Glasgow University, UK'I have numerous alternate texts on my shelves, but I continue to find Craig superior.'– Amy Rechenmacher, University of Southern California, USATable of ContentsPart I Development of a mechanical model for soil 1 Basic characteristics of soils 2 Seepage 3 Effective stress 4 Consolidation 5 Soil behaviour in shear 6 Ground investigation 7 In-situ testing Part II Applications in geotechnical engineering 8 Shallow foundations: capacity 9 Shallow foundations: serviceability 10 Deep foundations 11 Retaining structures 12 Earthworks 13 Evaluating geotechnical performance
£39.99
Imperial College Press Structural Geology And Rock Engineering
Book SynopsisThe 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.
£55.10
Whittles Publishing Subsea Rock Installation and Rock Placement: A
Book SynopsisBased upon the author's wide experience in a broad range of projects, this invaluable book sets the scene and places rock installation in the context of the offshore industry today. This is an industry where health, safety and environmental considerations are factored in to a project with the same level of professionalism as regulatory compliance and good design. Full information is provided about planning, preparation, execution and reporting of a rock installation project. Brief but key information is provided about rock types, the nature of the seabed and the relationship between the quarry and the receiving vessel, which together form a system of turning a terrestrial geological formation into a rock berm offshore. Rock installation vessels, their characteristics, equipment and capabilities are examined in outline. This book is based upon personal experience offshore in a series of rock installation projects over the last 16 years. It covers the oil and gas sector, coastal engineering, power and telecom cable projects and draws on practice in the UK, Norwegian and Danish Exclusive Economic Zones where much rock installation takes place. The range in scale is significant, from large oil field development projects to those of a much more specialised nature such as the preparation of sites from which a jackup rig can safely operate. The marine environment is examined in some detail. The author believes that all personnel working in the offshore industry, whether at sea or in onshore positions, need to understand the harsh but majestic, hostile and often unforgiving marine environment. With a number of new operators developing both end of life and new fields, knowledge concerning SRI has been diluted or even lost. This book is a useful enabler for project staff and new client representatives offshore to have a productive rock installation experience from the initial discussions with a contractor to the final results and verification.Table of ContentsPreface; Foreword; Abbreviations; Glossary; Introduction; Health, safety and environmental issues; Quality control and quality assurance; Brief summary of law at sea; A short history of subsea rock installation (SRI); Purpose and uses for SRI; Industry requirements of SRI; The contract; Rock types and uses; Quarries and quarry operations; Rock installation vessels; Operational considerations; The final product; Appendices; Index
£33.25
Cambridge University Press Quantitative Analysis of Geopressure for
Book SynopsisGeopressure, or pore pressure in subsurface rock formations impacts hydrocarbon resource estimation, drilling, and drilling safety in operations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of geopressure analysis bringing together rock physics, seismic technology, quantitative basin modeling and geomechanics. It provides a fundamental physical and geological basis for understanding geopressure by explaining the coupled mechanical and thermal processes. It also brings together state-of-the-art tools and technologies for analysis and detection of geopressure, along with the associated uncertainty. Prediction and detection of shallow geohazards and gas hydrates is also discussed and field examples are used to illustrate how models can be practically applied. With supplementary MATLAB codes and exercises available online, this is an ideal resource for students, researchers and industry professionals in geoscience and petroleum engineering looking to understand and analyse subsurface formaTrade Review'… the book concludes with chapters on best practices and recent advances. Concepts are well illustrated throughout, and a group of selected color illustrations is provided at the center of the book … Anyone working in the field of petroleum fluid extraction or planning to do so in the future should definitely own a copy of this book. This reviewer would not hesitate to adopt this textbook for use in teaching … Highly recommended.' M. S. Field, Choice MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Basic pressure concepts and definitions; 2. Basic continuum mechanics and its relevance to geopressure; 3. Mechanisms of geopressure; 4. Quantitative geopressure analysis methods; 5. Seismic methods to predict and detect geopressure; 6. Integrating seismic imaging, rock physics and geopressure; 7. Methods for pore pressure detection: Well logging and drilling parameters; 8. Gravity and EM field methods aiding pore pressure prediction; 9. Geopressure detection and prediction in real-time; 10. Geopressure prediction using basin history modeling; 11. Geohazard prediction and detection; 12. Petroleum geomechanics and the role of geopressure; 13. Guidelines for best practices – geopressure prediction and analysis; 14. Recent advances in geopressure prediction and detection technology and the road ahead; Appendices.
£74.09
Whittles Publishing Soil and Rock Description in Engineering: 3rd
Book SynopsisThis is a revised and updated edition of the highly successful first and second editions. In the intervening period the procedures used in the description of soils and rocks have continued to develop and evolve and this new edition incorporates changes in the international standards EN ISO 14688 and 14689 and those resulting in the national standard, BS 5930:2015 and the 2020 amendment thereof. Close comparison is also made with US practice in description (ASTM D2488) and classification (ASTM D2487). Significant changes in rock description are included – the reintroduction of the Approaches 1 to 5 for rock weathering; Approach 1 for description and Approaches 2 to 5 (Rock Weathering Working Party) for classification when appropriate and helpful. Also covered is the reintroduction of the 12.5 MPa boundary and the term moderately weak in rock strength description: a significant boundary in design in rock. The book continues to provide invaluable practical guidance in carrying out engineering geological logging of soil and rock samples and exposures in the field. The systematic and codified approach is laid out in detail to ensure the defined descriptors are used in a consistent format, rendering mistakes less likely and the necessary communication from field to design more successful. The procedures, techniques and tips within this book continue to serve and guide young practitioners learning their craft, but also their seniors and mentors, including responsible experts who sign off the logs and report on behalf of their company. More than ever, the need to be aware of current practices in order in order to avoid costly mistakes is paramount.Trade ReviewPraise for the 1st and 2nd editions - '...This is a very thorough book and is well-presented and printed, with clear tables, helpful thumbnail photographs and figures and text boxes containing tips and example descriptions. ... Buy this book'. Geoscientist -------------------- '...It is crammed full of tables, figures, photographs, all in an authoritative text. ...The pictures (worth a thousand words!) are invariably clear and helpful... ... it is a reference book ... an endless source of information'. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment -------------------- '...David Norbury is uniquely placed to write such a book. .... will help both the practitioner and their colleagues and clients benefit from objective and consistent descriptions. ...is essential reading for anyone involved in the technical aspects of site characterisation – whether for risk assessment or remediation'. JISCMAIL forumTable of ContentsPreface; Definitions; Introduction; History of description in codification; Systematic description; Description of materials; Relative density and strength; Structure, fabric and texture; Colour; Secondary and tertiary fractions; Geological unit; Weathering; Discontinuity logging; Discontinuity state recording; Low density soils; Anthropogenic ground; Classification schemes; Description process boreholes; Description process field exposures; Appendix; References; Bibliography; Index
£999.99
Springer Subsoil Improvement
Book Synopsis1 Basics.- 2 Soil Exchange.- 3 Improvement Through Compaction.- 4 Improvement Through Consolidation.- 5 Injections.- 6 Ground Freezing.- 7 Comparison of Procedures.- 8 Standards and Recommendations.- References.
£49.49
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Dynamic of Soil in GroundBorne Vibration
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the concept of trenches filled with a material called geofoam, an innovative method to control these ground vibrations. The book walks through various automated 2D and 3D models, demonstrating how the trenches can be effectively used to protect areas close to and far from the source of vibrations.
£94.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Geotechnical Finite Element Analysis
Book SynopsisThis highly illustrated guide expands on the practical benefits of FEA, such as the analysis of complex problems, overall increased productivity and revenue, and explains the complex theory behind the decisions that need to be made at each stage of a project.
£84.08
Whittles Publishing Professor A. W. Bishop's Finest Papers: A
Book SynopsisThis volume brings together a selection of key papers by this soil mechanics pioneer. The papers have been selected on the basis of their importance in the development of soil mechanics and to highlight the nature and range of subjects that Bishop investigated during the thirty-seven years of his career. Bishop's most influential paper was presented at an ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) conference in Boulder, Colorado, in 1960, and while it made a big impression at the time, it is now in danger of disappearing from sight. In addition, two of Bishop's very significant papers were published in the late 1970s in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, not normal reading for the soil mechanics fraternity, and thus became known to only a few people. That has remained the case to this day, and the fact that these two papers have not been republished was the initial motivation for creating this volume. In addition, it is nearly 40 years since Bishop retired from his professorial position at Imperial College and a fitting time to remember Bishop with both a biography, The Bishop Method, and this volume of his papers. In addition to the Bishop papers, there is a paper by Laurie Wesley and Richard Pugh reflecting their research with Bishop. Separate papers were to have been written after the completion of their PhDs, with Bishop as the lead author, but because of his illness this didn't happen. The opportunity has now been taken to present the comprehensive research in these papers, as a tribute to their supervisor and mentor.Trade Review'...This is a valuable collection bringing together in one place documentation of a number of significant steps in the development of soil mechanics'. NZ GeomaticsTable of ContentsA new sampling tool for use in cohesionless sands below the ground water level (1946); Some factors involved in the design of a large earth dam in the Thames valley (1948); Undrained triaxial tests on saturated sands and their significance in the general theory of shear strength (1950); The use of the slip circle in the stability analysis of slopes (1954); The principle of effective stress (1954); The relevance of the triaxial test to the solution of stability problems (1960); Selset Reservoir: design and performance of the embankment (1962); The strength of soils as engineering materials. 6th Rankine Lecture (1966); Progressive failure with special reference to the mechanism causing it (1967); The influence of pore-water tension on the strength of clay (1975); The influence of high pore-water pressure on the strength of cohesionless soils (1977); Thirty-five years of soil testing (1981); The behaviour of a soft alluvial clay revealed by laboratory tests and trial embankments, Wesley, L.D & R.S Pugh (2019).
£38.00
Cambridge University Press The Gulf of Mexico Sedimentary Basin
Book SynopsisThe Gulf of Mexico Basin is one of the most prolific hydrocarbon-producing basins in the world, with an estimated endowment of 200 billion barrels of oil equivalent. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the basin, spanning the US, Mexico and Cuba. Topics covered include conventional and unconventional reservoirs, source rocks and associated tectonics, basin evolution from the Mesozoic to Cenozoic Era, and different regions of the basin from mature onshore fields to deep-water subsalt plays. Cores, well logs and seismic lines are all discussed providing local, regional and basin-scale insights. The scientific implications of seminal events in the basin''s history are also covered, including sedimentary effects of the Chicxulub Impact. Containing over 200 color illustrations and 50 stratigraphic cross-sections and paleogeographic maps, this is an invaluable resource for petroleum industry professionals, as well as graduate students and researchers interested in basin analysis, Trade Review'The clarity of the writing, the inclusion of boxes that explain modes of interpretation, and the quality and number of figures (half of them rendered in beautiful colors) contribute significantly to supporting a unique narrative that considers both the small- and big-picture concepts associated with the dynamic paleogeography of this large geographic region. The accompanying scholarly apparatus, including a glossary of terms and a reference section comprising over 800 citations, cannot fail to impress. There is no doubt that this in-depth compilation will remain the essential reference for geologists and petroleum engineers studying and working in the Gulf of Mexico region for decades to come.' P. R. Pinet, ChoiceTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. Introduction: tectonic and stratigraphic framework; Part II. Mesozoic Depositional Evolution: 2. Post-orogenic successor basin-fill and rifting phase; 3. Middle Mesozoic drift and cooling phase; 4. Late Mesozoic local tectonic and crustal heating phase; Part III. Cenozoic Depositional Evolution: 5. Cenozoic depositional history 1: Paleogene laramide phase; 6. Cenozoic depositional history 2: Middle Cenozoic geothermal phase; 7. Cenozoic depositional history 3: Neogene tectono-climatic phase; 8. Cenozoic depositional synthesis; Part IV. Petroleum Habitat: 9. Gulf of Mexico petroleum habitat; Glossary; References; Index.
£83.59
Pearson Education India Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
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£23.62
Laxmi Publications Ground Improvement Techniques
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Expansive Soils
Book SynopsisEssential technical information for building on expansive soils--complete with practical, proven design methods. Expansive Soils examines factors that influence the design offoundations and pavements built on expansive soils, and exploreskey design procedures and remedial measures that address thesefactors effectively. Backed by the authors'' extensive research andexperience --including interviews with practicing engineers workingwith expansive soils --this authoritative volume is an importantreference text for geotechnical and foundation engineers,geologists, construction professionals, and students. Easy to understand and apply, Expansive Soils contains: * Site investigation techniques for identification andclassification of expansive soils * Heave prediction methods using different types of data --withrigorous treatment of soil suction theory and measurement,oedometer tests, and more * Alternative design procedures for drilled pier and slab-on-gradefounTable of ContentsSite Characterization. Identification and Classification of Expansive Soils. Heave Prediction. Design Alternatives. Treatment of Expansive Soils. Remedial Measures. Bibliography. Index.
£118.76
LEGARE STREET PR Engineering Geology
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LEGARE STREET PR Engineering Geology
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Legare Street Press Sand and Clay Their Analysis and Physical Properties
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Independently Published An Introduction to Removal of Underground Storage Tanks
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Murphy & Moore Publishing Hydraulic Conductivity: Engineering Essentials
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Independently Published An Introduction to Pile Foundation Considerations
£28.79
Independently Published An Introduction to Groundwater Sources Operation and Maintenance
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Independently Published An Introduction to Soil Stabilization for Pavements
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Independently Published An Introduction to Seismic Procedures for Geophysical Exploration
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Independently Published An Introduction to Shotcrete Materials
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Oxford City Press Principles of Mining - (With index and illustrations)Valuation, Organization and Administration. Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver, Tin and Zinc.
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Oxford City Press Principles of Mining - (With Index and Illustrations)Valuation, Organization and Administration. Copper, Gold, Lead, Silver, Tin and Zinc.
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Autodesk Civil 3D 2026
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Independently Published An Introduction to Site Investigations for Foundations in the Arctic
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Independently Published An Introduction to Spread Footings and Mat Foundations
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Independently Published An Introduction to Domestic Water Distribution Systems Operation and Maintenance
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Independently Published An Introduction to Stabilization of Subgrade Soils
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Independently Published An Introduction to Preparation of Foundations for Structures
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Independently Published An Introduction to Hydro-Mulching
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Independently Published An Introduction to Foundation Design in Cold Regions
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Independently Published An Introduction to Analysis of Multiple Relief Well Systems
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Independently Published An Introduction to Natural Resources Irrigation Systems
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Independently Published An Introduction to Coping with Soil Movement
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Independently Published An Introduction to Planning for Chemical Grouting of Soil and Rock
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Independently Published An Introduction to Airborne and Remote Sensing Methods for Geophysical Exploration
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Independently Published An Introduction to Earthwork for Foundations
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