Engineering Of Glacial Deposits

Author : Barry G. Clarke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781482265828

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Engineering of Glacial Deposits by Barry G. Clarke Pdf

At some time 30% of the world’s land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with. Understanding the environment in which they were formed and how this affects their behaviour are critical because they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics. This book is aimed at designers and contractors working in the construction and extractive industries to help them mitigate construction hazards on, with or in glacial deposits. These soils increase risks to critical infrastructure which, in the UK includes the majority of the road and rail network, coastal defences such as the fastest eroding coastline in Europe and most of the water supply reservoirs. It brings together many years of experience of research into the behaviour of glacial deposits drawing upon published and unpublished case studies from industry. It draws on recent developments in understanding of the geological processes and the impact they have upon the engineering properties, construction processes and performance of geotechnical structures. Unlike other books on glaciation it brings together all the relevant disciplines in earth sciences and engineering to make it directly relevant to the construction industry.

Author : Barry Goldsmith Clarke
Publisher : Routledge is
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Drift
ISBN : 0415398657

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Engineering of Glacial Deposits by Barry Goldsmith Clarke Pdf

Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with - and they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics. This book for designers and contractors brings together many years of experience of research in both earth sciences and engineering into the behaviour of glacial deposits, drawing upon published and unpublished case studies from industry. It draws on recent developments in understanding of the geological processes and the impact they have upon the engineering properties, construction processes and performance of geotechnical structures.

Author : Midland Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Society
Publisher : Geo Abstracts Limited
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015006155017

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The Engineering Behaviour of Glacial Materials by Midland Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Society Pdf

Author : N. Eyles
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483286136

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Glacial Geology by N. Eyles Pdf

An introduction for courses that involve some knowledge of glacial geology and sediments of formerly glaciated terrains. The early chapters describe depositional processes at modern glacier and ice-sheet margins relating sediments and landforms in recurring "landsystems". Later chapters portray the distribution of these landsystems in Pleistocene glaciated terrains of the mid-latitudes, focussing on commonly encountered problems in various fields from stratigraphic and sedimentological investigations to construction problems relating to roads and dams. The resulting text is a summation of a large body of literature previously accessible only to specialists. A substantial reference list is complemented by cross-references throughout.

Author : David J. A. Evans,Douglas I. Benn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444119145

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A Practical Guide to the Study of Glacial Sediments by David J. A. Evans,Douglas I. Benn Pdf

Sediments are the most valuable form of physical evidence for past Earth surface processes. They have the potential to build up an archive of events and provide a window into the past. Through careful examination of sediments the shifting patterns of surface processes across space and time are revealed, allowing us to reconstruct past environments and environmental change. A Practical Guide to the Study of Glacial Sediments is a guide to the standard techniques employed to read the sedimentary record of former glaciers and ice sheets. It demonstrates that the often complex and fragmentary glacial sedimentary record can, when examined systematically and rationally, provide detailed insights into former environments and climates in places where no other evidence is available. The complementary techniques covered in this book include: facies description, grain size analysis, clast form assessment, clast macrofabric analysis, micromorphology, particle lithology and assessment of engineering properties. They yield consistent and meaningful results in a range of glacial depositional environments throughout the world, from the high Arctic to the Himalayas. A Practical Guide to the Study of Glacial Sediments provides students and researchers with a clear and accessible guide to recording and interpreting glacial successions wherever the location.

Author : J.S. Griffiths,C.J. Martin
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 975 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781786203021

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Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains by J.S. Griffiths,C.J. Martin Pdf

The Engineering Group of the Geological Society Working Party brought together experts in glacial and periglacial geomorphology, Quaternary history, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering to establish best practice when working in former glaciated and periglaciated environments. The Working Party addressed outdated terminology and reviewed the latest academic research to provide an up-to-date understanding of glaciated and periglaciated terrains. This transformative, state-of-the-art volume is the outcome of five years of deliberation and synthesis by the Working Party. This is an essential reference text for practitioners, students and academics working in these challenging ground conditions. The narrative style, and a comprehensive glossary and photo-catalogue of active and relict sediments, structures and landforms make this material relevant and accessible to a wide readership.

Author : Daniel E. Lawson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Glaciers
ISBN : MINN:319510028854452

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Sedimentological Characteristics and Classification of Depositional Processes and Deposits in the Glacial Environment by Daniel E. Lawson Pdf

Author : Jurgen Ehlers
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9061912237

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Glacial Deposits in North-West Europe by Jurgen Ehlers Pdf

The importance of glacial deposits is continually increasing, not only for pure scientists, but also for applied geologists. In many parts of Europe, as well as North America, these deposits provide major sand and gravel reserves, groundwater reservoirs and the foundation on which houses, roads and bridges are built. They are thus fundamental to many environmental and engineering problems. In this volume forty six authors report on the current state of specialist research on various aspects of glacial deposits. The geographical coverage of their work — Norway, Sweden, Denmark, West Germany and the Netherlands — represents a transect from the centres of the major North European Quaternary glaciations to their margins. Among the topics covered are: drift prospecting, modern varve chronology, fine gravel analysis, internal structure of thrust moraines, stratigraphical interpretation of well-logs, echo-sounding of North Sea deposits, erratic pebbles as indicators, till fabrics, palaeontology of glacial deposits, multi-component analyses, glacial deposition on the continental shelf and the genetic interpretation of glacial landforms. In addition there are reviews of the regional stratigraphy and glacial chronology of each of the five countries represented and detailed discussion of the problems of genesis, reworking, transport and deposition of Quaternary glacial sediments. Much information is previously unpublished. The volume is intended to serve both as a text book for students and informed amateurs and as a guide for professional geoscientists. The 53 chapters are richly illustrated (409 black and white illustrations and 95 colour photos). In addition to a full and detailed index, the book contains one of the most up-to-date and complete lists of the most important literature on Quaternary problems in North-West Europe, with over 700 references, which serve as a guide for further studies.

Author : Alfreds R. Jumikis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Drift
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030713288

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Engineering Aspects of Glacial Soils of the Newark Metropolitan Area of New Jersey by Alfreds R. Jumikis Pdf

Author : Tim Chapman,Hilary Skinner,David Toll,Kelvin Higgins,Mike Brown,John Burland
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 809 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780727766823

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ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering Volume 1 by Tim Chapman,Hilary Skinner,David Toll,Kelvin Higgins,Mike Brown,John Burland Pdf

ICE 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.

Author : Juergen Ehlers,Philip L. Gibbard,Jim Rose
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9061918758

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Glacial Deposits in Great Britain and Ireland by Juergen Ehlers,Philip L. Gibbard,Jim Rose Pdf

With the increasing awareness of environmental problems, there is a growing desire for a de¬tailed understanding of superficial deposits in general, and glacial deposits in particular. This is because these sediments have a profound influence on groundwater protection, waste management and nature conservation. They are also of vital importance to civil engineering, because they provide the foundation for, as well as the materials extracted to build our roads and buildings. The greater part of the British Isles was glaciated, at least once, during the Quater¬nary Era. In the regions subjected to glaciation, glacial deposits underlie much of the present land surface. Although there have been many recent publica¬tions on various Quaternary geological topics, the present volume is the first dedicated to a detailed assessment of the glacial deposits of Britain and Ireland. After introductory chapters presenting the glacial history, the sedimentary sequences in 24 critical regions are discussed. These regions include all of Ireland, the gla¬ciated area of Great Britain, and the adjoining offshore region of the North Sea. The controver¬sial evolution of the Irish Sea Basin during the Last Glaciation is discussed from various view¬points. A collection of 'critical topics' presented in the later part of the book range from the classification of glacigenic landforms and de¬posits to the results of geophysical, geotechnical and geochemical analyses. The book includes 368 figures, 40 tables and 51 colour photographs, a detailed index and a list of over 1000 references. With 45 contributions by 48 scientists, this volume represents a truly contemporary view of this field of research. To¬gether with its companion volume the Glacial deposits in North-West Europe, this book pro¬vides an excellent textbook for the advanced student or the amateur, as well as an indispen¬sible source- and guidebook for the professional scientist.

Author : J. Ehlers,Ph.L. Gibbard,S. Kozarski,J. Rose
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000099720

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Glacial Deposits in Northeast Europe by J. Ehlers,Ph.L. Gibbard,S. Kozarski,J. Rose Pdf

Until now no overview of the Quaternary deposits of northeastern Europe has been available. This book fills the gap. It presents the state of research on Quaternary stratigraphy and geology, with emphasis on glacial deposits, discusses the general scientific ideas and gives an overview of the methods of investigation, some of which have rarely been applied elsewhere. It has become apparent that the region covered has many environmental problems, and a proper understanding of the Quaternary deposits is a basic requirement for dealing with them. The same is true for civil engineering. In the formerly glaciated areas almost all construction sites for roads and houses will encounter glacial deposits. This volume provides an authoritative and fascinating overview for anyone planning to venture into this field. In its 53 regional chapters the book covers Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, the Czech Republic and eastern Germany. From the text it becomes clear that not all the stratigraphical schemes are yet fully compatible or comprehensible. There can be no doubt, however, that the east was subjected to very extensive ice advances during the earlier Pleistocene. Also, in contrast to western Europe, there was a significant Early Weichselian ice advance, although not as extensive as the last, Late Weichselian event. The book is illustrated by 421 figures and 74 colour plates (mostly photographs). There are 23 tables, a detailed index and a list of over 1000 references, providing a unique collection of northeastern European geoscience literature, much of which has so far escaped the attention of western scientists. The volume, composed of contributions by 60 scientists, completes the trilogy on glacial deposits of northern Europe. Together with its two companion volumes, the Glacial deposits in North-West Europe and the Glacial Deposits in Great Britain and Ireland, it represents an invaluable source of information for the geoscientist, the advanced student or the amateur.

Author : Dr. James S. Griffiths,Christopher J. Martin (Geologist)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 953 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Engineering geology
ISBN : 1523122056

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Engineering Geology and Geomorphology of Glaciated and Periglaciated Terrains by Dr. James S. Griffiths,Christopher J. Martin (Geologist) Pdf

The Engineering Group of the Geological Society Working Party brought together experts in glacial & periglacial geomorphology, Quaternary history, engineering geology & geotechnical engineering to establish best practice when working in former glaciated & periglaciated environments. The Working Party addressed outdated terminology & reviewed the latest academic research to provide an up-to-date understanding of glaciated & periglaciated terrains. This transformative, state-of-the-art volume is the outcome of five years of deliberation & synthesis by the Working Party. This is an essential reference text for practitioners, students & academics working in these challenging ground conditions. The narrative style, & a comprehensive glossary & photo-catalogue of active & relict sediments, structures & landforms make this material relevant & accessible to a wide readership.

Author : Rutgers University. College of Engineering. Research Conference
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Engineering
ISBN : PSU:000003313329

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Engineering Research Publication by Rutgers University. College of Engineering. Research Conference Pdf

Author : C. Gribble,A. McLean
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781351991247

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Geology for Civil Engineers by C. Gribble,A. McLean Pdf

This seasoned textbook introduces geology for civil engineering students. It covers minerals and rocks, superficial deposits and the distribution of rocks at or below the surface. It then looks at groundwater and gives guidance on the exploration of a site before looking at the civil engineering implications of rocks and the main geological factors which affect typical engineering projects.