Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Geotechnical Site Investigations for Underground Projects [PDF ebook] 
Volume 1

This book, first published in 1985, arises from the 14th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium. The chapters here illustrate the use of models in various areas of research in geomorphology. …

Mullite is the most important crystalline phase in fired products belonging to the Al2O3–Si O2 mullite system, such as whiteware articles used in daily life (e.g., low- and high-temperature hard porc …

For many years, as a direct result of international governmental concern, the nuclear power industry has been at the forefront of industrial safety. This text represents a cross-disciplinary look at …

Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects. Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way that projects a …

* Brought fully in line with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations * This well established and renowned book has been continuously in print since 1952 * Incorporating all the latest best practice a …

Well rehabilitation techniques have been the focus of major advancements in recent times. Environmental engineers can keep pace with those changes with the book Water Well Rehabilitation. Written fro …

The author’s classic text focuses on the development of cities and how they have been planned and managed through the ages. The tie between land use and municipal administration is explored throughou …

Cities, Capitalism and Civilization looks at the character and distinctiveness of Western Civilization. R.J. Holton sets out to challenge the belief that cities and urban social classes have formed t …

The plate tectonics revolution in the earth sciences has provided a valuable new framework for understanding long-term landform development. This innovative text provides a comprehensive introduction …

In an era where 40 percent of global food system emissions originate from agriculture, the imperative for a swift transition to an organic, highly productive, and carbon-sequestering approach is unde …