1. Engineering Geology 2. Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects 3. Geology and Ground Models 4. Site Investigation 5. Geotechnical Parameters 6. Analysis, Design and Construction 7. Unexpected Ground Conditions and How to Avoid Them: Case Examples Appendix A. Training, Institutions and Societies Appendix B. Conversion Factors (to 2 Decimal Places) and Some Definitions Appendix C. Soil and Rock Terminology for Description and Classification for Engineering Purposes Appendix D. Examples of Borehole and Trial Pit Logs Appendix E. Tunnelling Risk
Steve Hencher is a Director of consulting engineers Halcrow and Research Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Leeds.
"… Hencher has penned a book on his experiences that provides
insights for students, young professionals and seasoned pros
working in engineering geology…The excellent book provides
practical solutions and example methodologies to address
engineering geology challenges which are worthwhile for those
practicing in the field. This book is highly recommended for
practicing engineering geologists in America who would like to
learn about the geoengineering challenges found in other parts of
the world and the innovative solutions offered."
—The Professional Geologist, 2014"This book meets its stated aims
and should be required reading for aspiring young engineering
geologists, or their seniors, to help make them aware of their
roles and responsibilities. It would do no harm for this book to be
read also by geotechnical engineers who need to be clear about the
geologist’s role in the project team."
—Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology"The
perspective, depth, and detail contained in Hencher’s Practical
Engineering Geology make it highly desirable for all practicing
engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers to have in their
libraries. …. a must have volume. … Hencher’s book has plenty of
content for all serious engineering geologists and geotechnical
engineers."
–– Environmental & Engineering Geoscience "Each chapter contains
straightforward didactic boxes that focus either on a case in
point, good working practices or key terms of relevance to each
topic."
––Environmental Earth Sciences
"… Hencher has penned a book on his experiences that provides
insights for students, young professionals and seasoned pros
working in engineering geology…The excellent book provides
practical solutions and example methodologies to address
engineering geology challenges which are worthwhile for those
practicing in the field. This book is highly recommended for
practicing engineering geologists in America who would like to
learn about the geoengineering challenges found in other parts of
the world and the innovative solutions offered."
—The Professional Geologist, 2014"This book meets its stated aims
and should be required reading for aspiring young engineering
geologists, or their seniors, to help make them aware of their
roles and responsibilities. It would do no harm for this book to be
read also by geotechnical engineers who need to be clear about the
geologist’s role in the project team."
—Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology"The
perspective, depth, and detail contained in Hencher’s Practical
Engineering Geology make it highly desirable for all practicing
engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers to have in their
libraries. …. a must have volume. … Hencher’s book has plenty of
content for all serious engineering geologists and geotechnical
engineers."
–– Environmental & Engineering Geoscience "Each chapter contains
straightforward didactic boxes that focus either on a case in
point, good working practices or key terms of relevance to each
topic."
––Environmental Earth Sciences
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