Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6 Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects

This book is one out of 8 IAEG XII Congress volumes, and deals with the theme of applied geology, which is a critical theme for the global economy. In the international, multidisciplinary approach to major engineering projects (either to macro- or mega-scale), the application of geological investiga...

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Other Authors: Lollino, Giorgio (Editor), Giordan, Daniele (Editor), Thuro, Kurosch (Editor), Carranza-Torres, Carlos (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2015, 2015
Edition:1st ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I Keynote
  • Part II Addressing Geological Uncertainties in Major Engineering Projects
  • Part III Applied and Active Tectonics
  • Part IV Applied Geology for Infrastructure Projects
  • Part V Capturing and Communicating Geologic Variability and Uncertainty
  • Part VI Construction in Complex Geological Settings—The Problematic of Predicting the Nature of the Ground
  • Part VII Engineering Geological Problems in Deep Seated Tunnels
  • Part VIII Engineering Geological Problems Related to Geological Disposal of High-level Nuclear Waste
  • Part IX Engineering Geology and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plants
  • Part X Geological Model in Major Engineering Projects
  • Part XII Innovative Methods in Characterization and Monitoring of Geotechnical Structures
  • Part XIII Large Projects Impact Assessment, Mitigation and Compensation
  • Part XIV Properties and Behaviour of Weak and Complex Rock Masses in Major Engineering Projects