Characteristics of geologic materials and formations; a field guide for geotechnical engineers.1420042769 Characteristics of geologic ge·ol·o·gy n. pl. ge·ol·o·gies 1. The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth. 2. The structure of a specific region of the earth's crust. 3. A book on geology. materials and formations; a field guide for geotechnical engineers. Hunt, Roy E. CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) An error checking technique used to ensure the accuracy of transmitting digital data. The transmitted messages are divided into predetermined lengths which, used as dividends, are divided by a fixed divisor. / Taylor & Francis 2007 387 pages $89.95 Hardcover TA705 Now a freelance geological engineer, Hunt sets out the criteria for recognizing, identifying, and classifying various soil and rock types; describes them in terms of their origin, mode of occurrence, and in-situ structural features; and presents the typical characteristics that are of engineering significance. He also discusses how to recognize surface and subsurface sub·sur·face adj. Of, relating to, or situated in an area beneath a surface, especially the surface of the earth or of a body of water. Adj. 1. water elements that are significant to selecting methods for controlling flooding, erosion, subsurface flow Subsurface flow is the flow of water beneath ground surface in hydrology. This is mentioned in the water cycle. , and seepage forces and for environmental conservation. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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