Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1250
Release: 1979
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index

ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY -Volume III

ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY -Volume III
Author: Syed E. Hasan, Benedetto De Vivo, Bernhard Grasemann, Kurt Stüwe, Jan Lastovicka, Syed M. Hasan, Chen Yong
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2011-12-05
Genre:
ISBN: 1848263570

Environmental And Engineering Geology is a component of Encyclopedia of Environmental and Ecological Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Environmental and Engineering Geology with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses matters of great relevance to our world such as: engineering and environmental geology, and their importance in our life. It also includes a discussion of some new applications of geoscience, such as medical geology, forensic geology, use of underground space for human occupancy, and geoindicators. These four volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Mine Waste Utilization

Mine Waste Utilization
Author: Ram Chandar Karra
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2022-07-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000602737

This book is a comprehensive work on utilization of overburden waste, ash, tailings, and other processed waste produced by mining industry. It details various laboratory tests to identify the suitability of mine waste. It explains varied usage of different types of mine waste as in concrete pavements, bricks and to enhance fertile characteristics of waste lands. Various physico-mechanical properties of mine waste material and their optimum percentage for replacement with sand and coarse aggregate along with additives for optimum strength of concrete / bricks are discussed. Key features: Covers the technical approach in terms of testing and characterizing mine waste Focusses on effective use of mining waste to make sustainable and ecofriendly mining Presents analysis of physical properties of iron ore waste and their usage Describes testing methods for each type of mine waste and its physical property characterization for every application Includes detailed study to use iron ore waste and tailings in concrete pavements This book is aimed at researchers, professionals and graduate students in mining, geotechnical, and civil engineering.

Fundamentals of Engineering Geology

Fundamentals of Engineering Geology
Author: F. G. Bell
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2016-01-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1483102300

Fundamentals of Engineering Geology discusses geomorphological processes, particularly the linkages between geology, geo-technics, rock mechanics, soil mechanics, and foundation design. The book reviews igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, and stratigraphy. Stratigraphy is based on three fundamental principles, namely, the "Law of Superposition, the ""Law of Faunal Succession

Geotechnical Materials in Construction

Geotechnical Materials in Construction
Author: Marian P. Rollings
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 554
Release: 1996
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This text describes basic geotechnical materials, testing procedures and expected material properties as these factors affect construction projects. The book provides guidance and field solutions for dealing with, improving and using geotechnical materials in engineering construction projects. Data is synthesized in a concise and functional format which includes applications. It deals with construction procedures rather than design.