Atlas of Karst Collapses

Atlas of Karst Collapses
Author: Mingtang Lei
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2022-01-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030929124

This book comprehensively documents the various types of karst collapse and related conceptual site models, before discussing these collapses in terms of their impacts on engineering and the environment. Featuring over 200 real-world photos to illustrate the variety of karst collapses and their consequences, the book also provides specific methods and techniques to prevent, investigate, monitor and remediate these collapses. Decades of experience with these collapses make it clear that addressing the related hazards requires a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates geomorphology, engineering geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, biology, geophysics, geochemistry, and risk assessment.

Hazard Hydrogeology

Hazard Hydrogeology
Author: Peiyue Li
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2024-01-20
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 3031484274

This book addresses geohazards by establishing their unique hydrogeological conceptual site models. Geohazards occur in many forms and scales either naturally or induced by human's activities. Many geohazards such as earth fissure, ground collapse and subsidence, mine water inrush, and groundwater contamination are closely related to hydrogeological conditions and their dynamics. Water, either surface water or groundwater, acts as a resource and an enabling agent that elevates geohazard risks in areas that are inherently vulnerable. The book presents case studies to describe identification and investigation methods, monitoring and early-warning techniques, modeling approaches, and engineering measures to prevent, control, and mitigate these geohazards. It targets students, researchers, practitioners, and decision makers who are engaged in water resource management, project planning, and geohazard control and management.

Sinkholes and Subsidence

Sinkholes and Subsidence
Author: Tony Waltham
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2007-03-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540269533

"Sinkholes and Subsidence" provides a twenty-first century account of how the various subsidence features in carbonate and evaporite rocks cause problems in development and construction in our living environment. The authors explain the processes by which different types of sinkholes develop and mature in karst terrains. They consider the various methods used in site investigations, both direct and indirect, to locate the features associated with these hazards and risks, highlighting the value of hazard mapping. Various ground improvement techniques and the special types of foundation structures which deal with these problems are covered in the second half of the text. This book is supplemented with a wealth of actual case studies and solutions, written by invited experts.

Living with Karst

Living with Karst
Author: George Veni
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"Nearly 25% of the world's population lives in karst areas -- landscapes that are characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground drainage. Living with Karst, the 4th booklet in the AGI Environmental Awareness Series, vividly illustrates what karst is and why these resource-rich areas are important. The booklet also discusses karst-related environmental and engineering concerns, guidelines for living with karst, and sources of additional information."--Provided by publisher.

Geotechnical and Environmental Applications of Karst Geology and Hydrology

Geotechnical and Environmental Applications of Karst Geology and Hydrology
Author: B.F. Beck
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789058091901

This text covers topics such as sinkhole formation and regional studies of sinkholes and karst. Issues addressed are taken from the 8th multidiscilinary conference on this subject and chart the characteristics of sinkholes and karst as well as their environmental repercussions.

IAEG/AEG Annual Meeting Proceedings, San Francisco, California, 2018 - Volume 5

IAEG/AEG Annual Meeting Proceedings, San Francisco, California, 2018 - Volume 5
Author: Abdul Shakoor
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2018-08-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319931369

This book is one out of six IAEG XIII Congress and AEG 61st Annual Meeting proceeding volumes, and deals with topics related to geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, land subsidence, coastal hazards, and the emergency response. The theme of the IAEG/AEG Meeting, held in San Francisco from September 17-21, 2018, is Engineering Geology for a Sustainable World. The meeting proceedings analyze the dynamic role of engineering geology in our changing world. The meeting topics and subject areas of the six volumes are: Slope Stability: Case Histories, Landslide Mapping, Emerging Technologies; Geotechnical and Environmental Site Characterization; Mining, Aggregates, Karst; Dams, Tunnels, Groundwater Resources, Climate Change; Geologic Hazards: Earthquakes, Land Subsidence, Coastal Hazards, and Emergency Response; and Advances in Engineering Geology: Education, Soil and Rock Properties, Modeling.

Mechanics And Architectural Design - Proceedings Of 2016 International Conference

Mechanics And Architectural Design - Proceedings Of 2016 International Conference
Author: Shi-hong Zhang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2016-11-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813149035

The 2016 International Conference on Mechanics and Architectural Design (MAD2016) were held in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 14 - 15 May 2016. The main objective of this conference is to provide a platform for researchers, academics and industrial professionals to present their research findings in the fields of Architecture, Mechanical and Civil Engineering.This proceedings consists of 90 articles selected after peer-review. It consists of 6 articles in Mechanics, and 84 articles covering research and development in Civil Engineering; addressing issues in building architecture and structure. Most of these projects were funded by the Chinese research agencies.