Geotechnics

A Particle of Clay
The Biography of Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer
by Judith  Niechcial

One of the most eminent engineers of the 20th century, both on the national and international stage, Professor Sir Alec Skempton was truly an influential figure in the discipline of soil mechanics. In the late 1940s he was instrumental in developing the subject, and formed the first university depar... more...

Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology
by F.G. Bell

An integration of the essentials of environmental and engineering geology giving a thorough grounding to students and professionals alike

As society becomes more aware of the significance of the environment, such issues become increasingly important. The book exemplifies the vital role of en... more...

Cores and Core Logging for Geoscientists
2nd Edition
by Graham A.  Blackbourn

The previous edition of this book has been widely adopted internationally by the petroleum and mining industries and by geotechnical engineers as an authoritative guide for use at the wellsite, in the laboratory or office. This new edition has been brought up-to-date and incorporates modern de... more...

Engineering Geomorphology
Theory and Practice
by P. G. Fookes, Mark  Lee, J. Griffiths

This significant new book by foremost experts in the field will be the first that truly covers the topic of engineering geomorphology as a distinct discipline and, as such, will be of paramount importance to both practitioners and students.

Engineering geomorphology is concerned w... more...

Geomorphology for Engineers
by P. G. Fookes, Mark  Lee, G. Milligan

'...Most engineering companies employ geomorphologists on their full-time staff and all require a text that guides them to the core of the subject. This book fulfils that need...' Extract from the Foreword by Professor Denys Brunsden, University of London, King's College.
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Ground Gas Handbook
by Steve  Wilson, Geoff  Card, Sarah  Haines

With the increasing development of brownfield and landfill sites, ground gas is a common problem encountered by engineers and scientists and this book not only raises awareness of the phenomenon but also provides practical solutions to the difficulties experienced.

This vital new handbook pro... more...

Investigation, Remediation and Protection of Land Resources
by Dieter D. Genske

Land is a finite resource and is the basis for 90% of all human food, livestock feed, fibre, and fuel - and we are running out of it. Even worse, large amounts are degraded with only a third showing no signs of degradation, and a quarter being severely or very severely degraded.
The economic imp... more...

Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing
3rd edition, Vol. II: Permeability, Shear Strength and Compressibility Tests
by K.H. Head, Roger  Epps

This is the second volume of three that provides a comprehensive working manual for the laboratory testing of soils for civil engineering purposes. It is an essential practical handbook for all who are engaged in laboratory testing of soils as well as being of great value to professional engin... more...

Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing
by K.H. Head

A revised and updated edition of the essential working manual for all those involved in geotechnical laboratory testing.

This volume, the first in a set of three, is a vital working manual which covers the basic tests for the classification and compaction characteristics of engine... more...

Restoration and Recovery
Regenerating land and communities
by Howard  Fox, Heather  Moore

With contributions from international academics and practitioners, this International Conference of the British Land Reclamation Society, addresses the current issues and challenges for restoration and regeneration of land and communities during a period of economic uncertainty and recovery.

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Rudolph Glossop
and the Rise of Geotechnology
by Ronald E. Williams

Rudolph Glossop made a unique contribution to the early development of both geotechnical engineering and engineering geology and this volume presents a fascinating and revealing perspective on his involvement by means of selected extracts from personal diaries, letters and journals. From his early e... more...

Soil and Rock Description in Engineering Practice
by David  Norbury

In ground investigation, the description of soils and rocks in engineering practice forms a major input to the field log. The log records the materials and strata seen in any sample, core or exposure and is a basic element of the factual information that underpins the entire understanding and ... more...