Environmental geomechanics
B. A. Schrefler
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Environmental geomechanics
Published
2010
Publisher
ISTE
Pages
544
ISBN-13
9781848211667
Description
This book covers a range of topics that are of increasing importance in engineering practice: natural hazards, pollution, and environmental protection through good practice. The first half of the book deals with natural risk factors, of both natural and human origin, that should be considered: subsidence, accidental infiltration, soil instability, rockslides and mudslides, debris flow, and degradation of buildings and monuments due to pollution and climactic effects, for example. These problems are highlighted and it is shown that a combination of sophisticated numerical techniques and extensive experimental investigations are necessary in order to effectively tackle these problems. The second half of the book is devoted to the use of polluted sites and associated problems, a topic of growing significance given the increasing reclamation of land from abandoned industrial sites for urban development over the last 20 years. Different types of oil pollution and decontamination methods are described, followed by a discussion of waste management and detailed coverage of confinement liners used in surface waste disposal. *(from the blurb)*
Geoenvironmental engineering
Introduction to environmental geotechnology
Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses
Geotecnia ambiental
Introductory geotechnical engineering
Geological aspects of hazardous waste management
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Environmental geomechanics?
This edition of Environmental geomechanics has approximately 544 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Environmental geomechanics?
For most readers, Environmental geomechanics typically takes between 11h 20m and 7h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 136,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Environmental geomechanics?
The estimated word count for Environmental geomechanics is approximately 136,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Environmental geomechanics?
Environmental geomechanics was written by B. A. Schrefler.
When was Environmental geomechanics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.