Geotechnical engineering and Earth's materials and processes (Engineering in Action) by Sjonger, Rebecca

Geotechnical engineering and Earth's materials and processes (Engineering in Action)
by Sjonger, Rebecca

(#0774TW9)

Hardcover (library binding) Crabtree Publishing, 2016

Price: USD 23.00

Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map; 27 cm.
Dewey: 624.1; Audience: Middle School; Reading Level: 8.9

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Paperback Crabtree Publishing, 2016

USD 7.51

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

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.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Crabtree Publishing
  • Publication Date: September 15, 2015
  • Format: Hardcover (library binding)
  • Series: Engineering in action
  • Dewey: 624.1
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 27 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 0-7787-7506-2
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7787-7506-5
  • LCCN: 2015-020443
  • Follett Number: 0774TW9
  • Reading Level: 8.9
  • Audience: Middle School