Practical Engineering Geology

Steve Hencher (Hencher Associates, UK)

$389

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

CRC Press
22 April 2024

Geological surface processes (geomorphology); Soil & rock mechanics

Series: Applied Geotechnics

Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way projects are managed, designed and constructed, and how the engineering geologist can contribute to cost- effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised. Chapters address key aspects of

Geology for engineering and ground modelling Site investigation and testing of geological materials Geotechnical parameters Design of slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other engineering structures Identifying hazards Avoiding unexpected ground conditions

This second edition includes a new chapter on environmental issues covering hydrogeology, considerations of climate change, earthquakes, and more. All chapters have been updated, with extensively revised figures throughout and several new case studies of unexpected ground conditions. The book will support practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, as well as MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.

By: Steve Hencher (Hencher Associates UK)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 1.206kg
ISBN: 9781032392257
ISBN 10: 1032392258
Series: Applied Geotechnics
Pages: 546
Publication Date: 22 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steve Hencher is now Emeritus Professor at Leeds and Honorary Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Hong Kong University. He is also Director of Hencher Associates Limited where he acts as technical advisor and expert witness on various geotechnical matters. More information is at www.hencherassociates.com He is a geologist by first degree and earned his PhD from Imperial College, London on the shear strength of rock joints under dynamic loading. He then joined Sir W S Atkins & Partners where he was one of only nine, yes nine geotechnical employees servicing what, even then, were the largest consultants in Europe. Atkins gave him wide experience in a very short term. This included the opportunity to investigate the ground for and supervise the construction and installation of piles at Drax Power Station, which gave a sharp insight into how large civil engineering projects work. Since then, he has worked with the Hong Kong Government for 5 years where he investigated major landslides, worked on shear strength of rock, and first became involved in mapping and describing thick weathered profiles. Other major experience includes being part of the Bechtel design team for the High-Speed Rail in Korea, working specifically on the design of very large span tunnels and underground stations. He taught the MSc in Engineering Geology at Leeds University full time from 1984 to 1996 and supervised a large number of research students. Since 1997 he has headed geotechnics in the Hong Kong office of Halcrow and was Regional Director of the Korean office for 7 years. He has worked on various national and international committees in geotechnical engineering, in particular, on weathered rocks, piling, landslides, rock slopes and rock mass characterisation. He has acted and continues to act as an expert advisor and expert witness in numerous legal cases, including aspects of foundation design and construction, tunnelling, landslides, and site formation.