The Development Of Slopes
Download The Development Of Slopes full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free The Development Of Slopes ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
The History of the Study of Landforms
Author | : Richard J. Chorley |
Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
Total Pages | : 1068 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781862392496 |
This book is the fourth volume in the definitive series, The History of the Study of Landforms or The Development of Geomorphology. Volume 1 (1964) dealt with contributions to the field up to 1890. Volume 2 (1973) dealt with the concepts and contributions of William Morris Davis. Volume 3 (1991) covered historical and regional themes during the 'classic' period of geomorphology, between 1980 and 1950. This volume concentrates on studies of geomorphological processes and Quaternary geomorphology, carrying on these themes into the second part of the twentieth century, since when process-based studies have become so dominant. It is divided into five sections. After chapters dealing with geological controls, there are three sections dealing with process and form: fluvial, glacial and other process domains. The final section covers the mid-century revolution, anticipating the onset of quantitative studies and dating techniques. The volume's objective is to describe and analyse many of the developments that provide a foundation for the rich and varied subject matter of contemporary geomorphology. The volume is in part a celebration of the late Professor Richard Chorley, who devised its structure and contributed a chapter.
The History of the Study of Landforms - Volume 3
Author | : Robert P. Beckinsale |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 2003-10-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1134935161 |
This volume provides a global treatment of historical and regional geomorphic work as it developed from the end of the nineteenth century to the hiatus of the Second World War. The book deals with the burgeoning of the eustatic theory, the concepts of isostasy and epeirogeny, and the first complete statements of the cycle of erosion and of polycyclic denudation chronology.
The History of the Study of Landforms Or The Development of Geomorphology
Author | : Richard J. Chorley |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 902 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Climatic geomorphology |
ISBN | : 0416268900 |
A volume which is devoted to the study of the life and work of the world's most famous geomorphologists, William Morris Davis (1850-1934).
The History of the Study of Landforms, Or, The Development of Geomorphology
Author | : Robert Percy Beckinsale |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780415056267 |
This volume provides a global treatment of historical and regional geomorphic work as it developed from the end of the nineteenth century to the hiatus of the Second World War. The book deals with the burgeoning of the eustatic theory, the concepts of isostasy and epeirogeny, and the first complete statements of the cycle of erosion and of polycyclic denudation chronology.
Lithologic Variations in Slope Development Theory
Author | : Adrian E. Scheidegger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Erosion |
ISBN | : |
Physical Geology
Author | : Steven Earle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 628 |
Release | : 2016-08-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781537068824 |
This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.
Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice
Author | : Stefano Aversa |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 3200 |
Release | : 2018-04-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1315349205 |
Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice contains the invited lectures and all papers presented at the 12th International Symposium on Landslides, (Naples, Italy, 12-19 June 2016). The book aims to emphasize the relationship between landslides and other natural hazards. Hence, three of the main sessions focus on Volcanic-induced landslides, Earthquake-induced landslides and Weather-induced landslides respectively, while the fourth main session deals with Human-induced landslides. Some papers presented in a special session devoted to "Subareal and submarine landslide processes and hazard” and in a “Young Session” complete the books. Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice underlines the importance of the classic approach of modern science, which moves from experience to theory, as the basic instrument to study landslides. Experience is the key to understand the natural phenomena focusing on all the factors that play a major role. Theory is the instrument to manage the data provided by experience following a mathematical approach; this allows not only to clarify the nature and the deep causes of phenomena but mostly, to predict future and, if required, manage similar events. Practical benefits from the results of theory to protect people and man-made works. Landslides and Engineered Slopes. Experience, Theory and Practice is useful to scientists and practitioners working in the areas of rock and soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and geology.
Weathering as a Predisposing Factor to Slope Movements
Author | : Domenico Calcaterra |
Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781862392977 |
This volume is intended to provide an up-to-date overview of the approaches, methodologies and techniques devoted to better understand-ing of the weathering conditions of rock masses on slopes. According to the local conditions, a variety of slope movements may take place and involve weathered rock masses. Shallow and rapid soil slips evolving to debris flows are probably the most common type of slope movement. At the same time, deep-seated, intermittent landslides can also affect large volumes of weathered rocks and soils. Despite the high frequency of landslides in weathered materials, and the damage and casualties they repeatedly cause, little is known about the relationship between weathering and slope move-ments. This book presents worldwide case studies, where a variety of geo-logical and geomorphological settings are discussed. The content is divided into three sections: the first is devoted to broad aspects of the weathering/landslide processes; the second and third sections include papers dealing with igneous/metamorphic and sedimentary weathered rocks, respec-tively.