Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.;Contents -- What is geotechnical engineering? -- Minerals and rocks -- Soil -- Forces and stresses -- Natural hazards -- Building on the past -- Modern geotechnical engineers -- Starting the process -- Searching for solutions -- Prototype testing cycle -- Sharing the results -- Design challenge -- Into the future. "Every structure that touches the ground could benefit from the skills of a geotechnical engineer. Readers will discover how these engineers study rocks, soil, natural processes, and potential hazards to help make the safest, strongest foundations possible. This book introduces key concepts and the engineering design process with interesting examples from the field. A hands-on activity and a design challenge engage readers in engineering action."--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
Engineering in Action connects us with the technology that surrounds us in our everyday lives. Discover the design process that engineers follow to define problems, discuss solutions, and build and test models. Geotechnical engineers study rocks, soil, natural processes, and potential hazards to help make the safest, strongest foundations possible for structures. Learn about the jobs they do and the steps they must follow in the engineering design process. Book jacket.