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Geoscience Simulation of Ecological and Environmental Models Miguel F. Acevedo University of North Texas, Denton, USA
"Professor Acevedo's considerable experience in teaching graduate-level courses in environmental modeling has been nicely captured in this excellent and accessible textbook. He covers the field in sufficient breadth to introduce the student to virtually all aspects of environmental modeling, with sufficient depth to convey both the theory and practicality of each topic. This book particularly excels in its hands-on approach, guiding students through its many exercises and computer sessions so that understanding of each topic is achieved, and the student is provided with the tools necessary to delve further into developing and applying quantitative models for environmental studies. Professor Acevedo's book challenges students to think through not only the what and the how of modeling, but also the why. Thus, he has successfully achieved his central objective, to present a unified method of teaching that is commensurate with the interdisciplinary and quantitative approaches required today to study and understand complex ecological systems." —Mark A. Harwell, Harwell Gentile & Associates, LC, Port Orange, Florida, USA
"Acevedo’s new text for environmental simulation is a welcome addition to those now available. The text is based on R (a package of models accompanies the book), and this choice makes it a useful option. The presentation is aimed at classes for early graduate students in the environmental sciences and engineering, but the rigor and hands-on nature of the advanced chapters are complemented by still advanced but accessible introductions to the necessary math and modeling concepts. Courses taught with this text will be challenging, potentially fun, and a great jump-start in environmental simulation for grad students." —George P. Malanson, University of Iowa, USA
This practical, classroom-tested guide to modeling methodology explains how to implement simulations and analyze the results using a free, open-source software platform. Based on the author’s many years of teaching graduate and undergraduate students in several countries, this textbook brings together principles of modeling methods and theoretical foundations for a variety of ecological and environmental models. Theory is accompanied by practical hands-on computer exercises, progressing from easy to difficult. The text also presents a full review of mathematical methods, which makes the book self-contained.
Features • • • • • •
Provides an integrated practical guide to models and simulation using free open-source R software Presents a broad focus geared toward sustainability science and engineering Reviews the necessary mathematics and theoretical fundamentals Includes practical exercises using free open-source R software and written with a tutorial style Helps readers acquire skills to implement and conduct simulations and analyze results Includes more than 260 figures to aid in comprehension
Pedagogical Features • Solved examples • Homework problems • Guided computer exercises A solutions manual and PowerPoint® slides with figures and equations are available upon qualifying course adoption.
Selected Contents Part I Introduction, Mathematical Review, and Software Fundamentals: Introduction. Review of Basic Mathematical Concepts and Introduction to R. Part II One-Dimensional Models and Fundamentals of Modeling Methodology: Exponential Model. Model Simulation. Model Evaluation. Nonlinear Models. Stability and Disturbances. Sensitivity Analysis, Response Surfaces, and Scenarios. Part III Multidimensional Models: Structured Populations, Communities, and Ecosystems: Linear Dynamical Systems. Structured Population Models. Ecotoxicological Modeling. Community Dynamics. Ecosystems: Nutrients and Energy. Aquatic Ecosystems. Terrestrial Ecosystems: Soils, Plants, and Water. Terrestrial Ecosystems: Vegetation Dynamics. Bibliography. Index.
Catalog no. K13987, August 2012, 486 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-8506-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience
New Edition of a Bestseller
Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties Second Edition Abhijit Y. Dandekar University of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA
“The author has provided very detailed information based on his extensive hands-on experience. Easy to read and understand, like sitting in his lectures. Starting from basic and easy materials and gradually moving to more difficult and applied concepts. Plenty of examples and case studies. The other point of strength is that the author covers both rock and fluid aspects in petroleum engineering. This is not only very useful for people who are interested in both topics, but also for people who are interested in only rock or fluid aspects, as they can go over the other aspect which gives them plenty of useful/relevant information which will enrich their understanding and/or lectures. A very good book suitable for both students and lecturers with plenty of worked examples and problems.” —Bahman Tohidi, Heriot-Watt University
Praise for the First Edition: “An absolutely first-class piece of writing … a very full and solid work that is bound to stand as a reliable textbook for students and an essential reference for engineers. … of inestimable value to the target audience ... enormously valuable ... as an immediate on-the-spot reference to those already well immersed in the field. … No one writing about this subject for students in the future will be able to ignore this graceful and probing book so imaginatively organized.” —Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 48, No. 5-6, 2006
Accessible to anyone with an engineering background, this text reveals the importance of understanding rock and fluid properties in petroleum engineering. Along with new practice problems and detailed solved examples, this edition covers Stone II three-phase relative permeability model, unconventional oil and gas resources, low salinity water injection, saturated reservoirs and production trends of five reservoir fluids, impact of mud filtrate invasion and heavy organics on samples, and flow assurance problems due to solid components of petroleum. It also offers better plots for determining oil and water Corey exponents from relative permeability data.
Features • Provides well-balanced coverage of rock and fluid properties, supplemented with key references, laboratory methods, and graphical illustrations • Builds a strong foundation in petroleum engineering • Presents recombination calculations for determining live reservoir fluid composition, the LBC method for determining viscosity, and the parachor method for determining interfacial tension
Pedagogical Features • Solved examples • Concept- and computation-based homework problems A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.
Selected Contents Introduction. Preamble to Petroleum Reservoir Rock Properties. Porosity. Absolute Permeability. Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Reservoir Rocks. Fluid Saturation. Interfacial Tension and Wettability. Capillary Pressure. Relative Permeability. Introduction to Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. Introduction to Phase Behavior. Phase Behavior of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. Sampling of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. Compositional Analysis of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. PVT Analysis and Reservoir Fluid Properties. Vapor–Liquid Equilibria. Properties of Formation Waters.
Catalog no. K13547, March 2013, 536 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-7636-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience
New
Geomorphology Mateo Gutierrez Department of Earth Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Spain
This book provides a detailed coverage of the landforms of Planet Earth and the processes that shaped them. The study of these morphologies, some of which formed during past geological periods under environmental conditions very different from those of today, makes it possible to reconstruct the evolution of relief and to infer environmental changes that have involved geological media, the climate, or human activity. A major advance of geomorphology in recent decades is the development of techniques that make it possible to quantify morphogenetic processes and rates at which forms change under different environmental conditions. The development of geochronology, or absolute dating methods, is helping us correct the limitations of relative dating that have prevailed in geomorphology for many years. The ability to assign numerical ages to both landforms and deposits opens up multiple possibilities for reconstructing the evolution of relief, making correlations, calculating rates, and estimating recurrence periods. A theme of major concern facing people today is the possible warming of the planet due to the release of greenhouse gases into the environment. Investigations conducted by the scientific community show that this temperature increase is at least partially anthropogenic. Given this more-than-probable cause and effect relationship, the most sensible and prudent path is to design and apply mitigation measures to alleviate this heating that can negatively affect both the natural environment and human society. The information that geomorphology can provide on the recent past (historical geomorphology) may be very useful in making predictions on the activity of these potentially dangerous processes in the future and on the possible effects of environmental changes. This book provides a general vision of the multiple aspects of geomorphology and a methodological foundation to approach the study of various branches of geomorphology. To this end, the book contains a basic bibliography that can be used for future research. In addition, applied aspects of geomorphology are covered at the end of each chapter to provide knowledge of the activities of geomorphologists in the professional world.
Features • Provides an up-to-date and timely look at geomorphology • Offers clear and rigorous treatment of the subject • Includes a wealth of line drawings and photographs
Selected Contents Geomorphology. Structural Geomorphology. Tectonic Geomorphology. Volcanoes. Weathering and Resulting Landforms. Karst Geomorphology. Slopes and Mass Movement. Fluvial Geomorphology I. Fluvial Geomorphology II. Eolian Geomorphology. Coastal Geomorphology. Climatic Geomorphology. Glacial Geomorphology I. Glacial Geomorphology II. Periglacial Geomorphology. Geomorphology of Arid Zones I. Geomorphology of Arid Zones II. Geomorphology of Tropical Zones. Environmental Change. Climate Change in Glacial and Periglacial Regions. Climate Change in Arid and Tropical Humid Regions.
Catalog no. K12195, December 2012, 1014 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-59533-9, $129.95 / £82.00
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New
Analytic Methods in Geomechanics Kam-tim Chau Hong Kong Polytechnic University
A multidisciplinary field, encompassing both geophysics and civil engineering, geomechanics deals with the deformation and failure process in geomaterials such as soil and rock. Although powerful numerical tools have been developed, analytical solutions still play an important role in solving practical problems in this area. Analytic Methods in Geomechanics provides a much-needed text on mathematical theory in geomechanics, beneficial for readers of varied backgrounds entering this field. Written for scientists and engineers who have had some exposure to engineering mathematics and strength of materials, the text covers major topics in tensor analysis, 2-D elasticity, and 3-D elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, and viscoelasticity. It also discusses the use of displacement functions in poroelasticity, the basics of wave propagations, and dynamics that are relevant to the modeling of geomaterials. The book presents both the fundamentals and more advanced content for understanding the latest research results and applying them to practical problems in geomechanics. The author gives concise explanations of each subject area, using a step-by-step process with many worked examples. He strikes a balance between breadth of material and depth of details, and includes recommended reading in each chapter for readers who would like additional technical information. This text is suitable for students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as for professionals and researchers.
Features • Provides an indispensible guide to the fundamentals of geomechanics • Requires only minimal training in engineering mathematics, strength of materials, and engineering mechanics • Describes the use of complex variable technique for solving 2-D elasticity problems • Details solutions for 3-D elasticity, including Boussinesq, Kelvin, and Midlin • Introduces the use of Helmholtz free energy in macroscopic deformation • Includes discussions of continuum damage mechanics and microcrack models in fracture mechanics
Selected Contents Elementary Tensor Analysis Elasticity and Its Applications Complex Variable Methods for 2-D Elasticity Three-Dimensional Solutions in Elasticity Plasticity and Its Applications Fracture Mechanics and Its Applications Viscoelasticity and Its Applications Linear Elastic Fluid-Infiltrated Solids and Poroelasticity Dynamics and Waves in Geomaterials Appendices Appendix A: Nanson Formula Appendix B: Laplace Transform Appendix C: Legendre Transform and Work Increments Selected Biographies References Author Index Subject Index
Catalog no. K15396, December 2012, 457 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-5585-3, $69.95 / £39.99 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience New
Rock Mechanics An Introduction Nagaratnam Sivakugan James Cook University, Queensland, Australia
Sanjay Kumar Shukla Edith Cowan University, Western Australia
Braja M. Das formerly at California State University, Sacramento, USA
"These topics give an excellent introduction to the subject. ... very easy to follow ... A must for all those dealing with civil engineering." —Professor D.N. Singh, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai
"I think the topics are very relevant for undergraduates … . The topics cover basic rock mechanics and deal with subjects most important to practicing engineers. The content provides a good introduction to anyone who is planning to enter the profession. … It is an excellent book, very useful for engineering undergraduates and graduates. The book is well written and easy to understand, and I am sure it would be a very popular textbook." —Jay Ameratunga, Senior Principal, Coffey Geotechnics Pty Ltd, Newstead, Queensland, Australia
"The book has better coverage of topics relevant to rock engineering, good practical examples, [and it is] written by experts in the area." —Professor G.L. Sivakumar Babu, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology, geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to anyone studying or working in civil, mining, petroleum, and geological engineering. Rock Mechanics: An Introduction presents the fundamental principles of rock mechanics in a clear, easy-to-comprehend manner for readers with little or no background in this field. The text includes a brief introduction to geology and covers stereographic projections, laboratory testing, strength and deformation of rock masses, slope stability, foundations, and more. The authors—academics who have written several books in geotechnical engineering—have used their extensive teaching experience to create this accessible textbook. They present complex material in a lucid and simple way with numerical examples to illustrate the concepts, providing an introductory book that can be used as a textbook in civil and geological engineering programs and as a general reference book for professional engineers.
Features • Covers the basics of rock mechanics, including background information on engineering geology • Provides clear coverage of complex concepts including stereographic projections • Written by an experienced team comprised of successful teachers and book writers
Pedagogical Features • A practical approach with worked examples and references to software • End-of-chapter summaries and review exercises Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.
Selected Contents Fundamentals of Engineering Geology. Spherical Presentation of Geological Data. Rock Properties and Laboratory Testing. Rock Mass Classification. Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Rock. Rock Slope Stability. Foundations on Rock. Appendix. Index.
Catalog no. Y132930, December 2012, 254 pp., ISBN: 978-0-415-80923-8, $64.95 / £39.99 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience
Bestseller
Geological Engineering Luis I. González de Vallejo Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Mercedes Ferrer Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Madrid
“Looking through the book and thinking of the huge effort required to obtain all the information, followed by processing it so that the ideas and data can be presented with such clarity, and then to actually write the book and prepare the self-explanatory diagrams is truly more than impressive: it is an outstanding achievement. Another excellent feature is that it is simultaneously an undergraduate, post-graduate, and practical book.” —John A. Hudson, Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, UK and Past President, International Society for Rock Mechanics, 2007-2011
“With Geological Engineering Luis González de Vallejo and Mercedes Ferrer succeeded in offering a standard work, of interest for a wide group of users, in a broad range of geologically differing areas, as a support in the application of geology to research, design and construction in civil engineering.” —Floris Schokking, GeoConsult B.V., Haarlem, The Netherlands
“This beautifully illustrated textbook has everything an engineering geologist and those with a wide interest in civil engineering could wish for. ... All the background needed for those engaged in foundations, slopes, tunnels, dams, and reservoirs and earth structures can be found here. Undoubtedly, it is going to prove to be one of the very best broad-reference books for a very large number of educators, geologists, engineering geologists, soil mechanics and rock mechanics specialists, and hydro-geologists. It is truly an impressive production.” —Dr. Nick Barton
“The many illustrations enable this text to provide a unique means of communication to its readers, unmatched by other texts in the field, because they impart a sense of the scale and variability that have to be addressed when working in the subject. This is a contribution to geotechnical engineering that will support and improve the teaching and application of engineering geology for years to come.” —Michael H. de Freitas, Reader Emeritus in Engineering Geology, Imperial College, London, UK
A guide for developing integrated engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment, this extensively illustrated, bestselling textbook examines the subject area of geological engineering in four sections: Fundamentals, Methods, Applications, and Geohazards. Covering topics such as site investigation, rock mechanics, and slope stability, Geological Engineering provides an extensive foundation in the basic concepts of soil mechanics and hydrogeology, while also including state-of-the art applications. In addition to its superb academic features, the book is also useful for practicing engineering geologists and those involved in the design and construction of foundations.
Features • • • •
Covers the fundamentals of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and hydrogeology Examines methods for site investigations, rock mass characterization, and engineering geology mapping Explores applications, including foundations, slope stability, tunneling, dams, reservoirs, and earth works Explains how to prevent and mitigate geohazards such as landslides and earthquake hazards
Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.
Selected Contents Fundamentals: Introduction to Geological Engineering. Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology of Sediments. Rock Mechanics. Hydrogeology. Methods: Site Investigation. Rock Mass Description and Characterisation. Engineering Geological Mapping. Applications: Foundations. Slopes. Tunnels. Dams and Reservoirs. Earth Structures. Geological Hazards: Landslides and Other Mass Movements. Seismic Hazard. Prevention of Geological Hazards.
Catalog no. SW3524, January 2011, 700 pp., ISBN: 978-0-415-41352-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience
Bestseller
Foundations of Engineering Geology Third Edition
Introduction to Process Geomorphology
Tony Waltham
Vijay K. Sharma
Retired from Nottingham Trent University, UK
Kurukshetra University (retired), India
"A useful source for a quick insight into the subject or a reminder for the practising engineer when difficult ground is encountered."
An introduction to the dynamics of internal geologic processes of earth, this book explains the origin of landforms by the processes involved in their evolution. The author expresses process activities in mathematical, empirical, and semi-empirical perspectives to highlight their distinctive identity in specific environmental stress conditions. Each chapter reviews, synthesizes, and provides recent findings and understanding of the complexity of geomorphic processes. They also include competing hypotheses on the evolution of landforms of the given environment. Examples and detailed case studies enable readers to understand the components of process-form relationships.
—Ground Engineering
Now in full color, the bestselling third edition of this well-established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread with a careful mix of text and diagrams, with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks. This edition has been comprehensively updated and covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering.
Selected Contents Geology. Igneous Rocks. Surface Processes. Sedimentary Rocks. Metamorphic Rocks. Geological Structures. Geological Maps. Map Interpretation. Tectonics. Boundary Hazards. Rocks of Britain. Rocks of the US. Weathering and Soils. Floodplains and Alluvium. Glacial Deposits. Climatic Variants. Coastal Processes. Groundwater. Ground Investigation. Desk Study. Ground Investigation Boreholes. Geophysical Surveys. Assessment of Difficult Ground. Rock Strength. Rock Mass Strength. Soil Strength. Ground Subsidence. Subsidence on Clays. Subsidence on Limestone. Subsidence Over Old Mines. Mining Subsidence. Slope Failure and Landslides. Water in Landslides. Soil Failures and Flowslides. Landslide Hazards. Slope Stabilization. Ground Conditions. Rock Excavation. Tunnels in Rock. Stone and Aggregate. Appendices. Rock Mass Quality Q System. Abbreviations and Notation. Further Reading. Index.
Catalog no. RU54661, April 2009, 104 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-46960-9, $33.95 / £20.50
Features • Discusses recent theories on the dynamics of magma upwelling, the deformation behavior of rapidly-subducting oceanic plates, and the model for the Himalayan orogeny • Covers the dynamics of heterogeneous chemical reactions and photochemical processes, the geomorphic role of lithic organisms and bacterial activity in conventional and extreme environments, soils—the end products of weathering, and related deposits • Examines studies on the effect of human activities on the generation of dust in the environment • Provides the mathematical basis and dynamics of slope instability • Includes experimental and theoretical studies on shore normal and alongshore sediment transport rate, observations on thresholds for normal and storm beach profiles, and morphogenic classification of coasts A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.
Selected Contents Process Geomorphology. Geologic Processes and Properties of the Earth Materials. Weathering. Mass Movement. Fluvial Processes. Fluvial Processes and Landforms. Glacial Process and Landforms. Periglacial Processes and Landforms. Aeolian Environment and Landforms. Karst. Coastal Processes and Landforms. Applied Geomorphology.
Catalog no. K10189, April 2010, 435 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0337-0, $129.95 / £83.00 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience Single Piles and Pile Groups under Lateral Loading
Practical Engineering Geology
Second Edition
University of Leeds, UK
Lymon C. Reese University of Texas, Austin, USA
William F. Van Impe Laboratory of Geotechnics, Ghent University, Belgium
This second edition of Single Piles and Pile Groups under Lateral Loading has been extensively revised to suit the classroom setting. New features include homework problems with solutions presented in the student version of the software as well as new and updated case studies that are consistent with modern methods of the characterization of soil properties. The thrust of the book is a detailed presentation of methods of analysis for single piles and groups of piles under lateral loading. These methods make use of load-transfer functions that are based heavily on testing results of full-scale, heavily instrumented piles under carefully controlled lateral loading, coupled with the use of soil-structure interaction mechanics.
Pedagogical Features • Homework problems with solution aids offered by the student version of the software • Case studies utilizing modern methods of characterizing soil properties • A CD containing simplified professional programs allowing the reader to follow along with the case studies and mathematics in the text
Selected Contents Techniques for Design. Derivation of Equations and Methods of Solution. Models for Response of Soil and Weak Rock. Structural Characteristics of Piles. Analysis of Groups of Piles Subjected to Inclined and Eccentric Loading. Analysis of Single Piles and Groups of Piles Subjected to Active and Passive Loading. Case Sudies. Testing of Full-sized Piles. Implementation of Factors of Safety. Suggestions for Design. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
Catalog no. Y008701, January 2011, 508 pp. Pack ISBN: 978-0-415-46988-3, $129.95 / £83.00
Steve Hencher In Practical Engineering Geology, Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects. This book provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed, and constructed and the ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasized. Chapters address key aspects of: • Geology for engineering and ground modeling • Site investigation and testing of geological materials • Geotechnical parameters • Design of slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other engineering structures • Identifying hazards • Avoiding unexpected ground conditions The book is illustrated throughout with case examples and should prove useful to practicing engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers and to graduate-level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.
Features • Reflects the author’s strong combination of practical and academic experience, making this a unique book for both students and professionals • Sets out the role of the engineering geologist in the civil engineering industry • Contains practical guidance in a "cookbook" style, with simple thumbnail sketches and illustrations • Contains new source data and example methodologies • Supplies numerous case studies
Selected Contents Engineering Geology. Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects. Geology and Ground Models. Site Investigation. Geotechnical Parameters. Analysis Design and Construction. Unexpected Ground Conditions and How to Avoid Them. Appendices: Training, Institutions and Societies. Conversion Factors. Soil and Rock Terminology for Description and Classification for Engineering Purposes. Examples of Borehole and Trial Pit Logs. Tunnelling Risk.
Catalog no. RU54405, January 2012, 464 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-46909-8, $79.95 / £45.00 Also available as an eBook
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Geoscience
Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics
Geology Basics for Engineers
Second Edition
Aurele Parriaux Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland
"... contains numerous excellent illustrations, figures and sketches ... original photographs that exemplify the potency of observation, a prime tool in geological science. ... The pedagogic value of the book is underlined by exercises throughout the chapters. An accompanying DVD contains the solutions to problems and also animations that make the description of geology much more dynamic and alive. I highly recommend the book ..." —Paul G. Marinos, Past President of IAEG, Past President of Geological Society of Greece, and professor, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Reviews for the French Version "... a comprehensive overview of methods and techniques of this discipline, exploring the nature of the main soils and rocks and their properties." —Geomatique, Switzerland
Features • Offers an exhaustive outline of the methods and techniques used in geology • Helps students understand how geological conditions should be taken into account by the engineer • Presents the range of available basic resources and explains how these can be managed in an intelligent way • Takes a problem-solving approach
Pedagogical Features • A CD with solutions to problems and animations • Extensive illustrations and examples
William G. Pariseau University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
Praise for the Previous Edition "[…] sufficiently wide and deep in its coverage of rock mechanics concepts applied to mine design to deserve a place on the bookshelf of every mining geotechnical engineer, and in the library at every mine site." —J.P. Harrison, IJRMMS, 44, 2007
"Professor Pariseau has written a book that is perfectly suited to his undergraduate students. ... If you are in the market for a book that teaches the fundamentals of mining engineering, you will find this to be an excellent book for that purpose." —Kevin J. Hind, New Zealand Geomechanics News, 83, June 2012
Developed for a complete class in rock engineering, Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics, Second Edition uniquely combines the design of surface and underground rock excavations. Explanatory and illustrative in character, this volume is suited for courses in rock mechanics, rock engineering and geological engineering design for undergraduate and first-year graduate students in mining, civil engineering, and applied earth sciences. Moreover, it will form a good introduction to the subject of rock mechanics for earth scientists and engineers from other disciplines.
Pedagogical Features • Example problems • End-of-chapter homework problems • Both metric and imperial units A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption
Selected Contents
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Geology - Engineering Partnership. Earth in Space. Earth in Time. Physics of the Earth. Rock-Forming Minerals. Magmatism and Magmatic Rocks. Water Cycle. Continental Sedimentary Processes. Oceanic Sedimentary Processes. Diagenesis and Properties of Sedimentary Rocks. Metamorphism. Tectonics. Weathering. Geology's Role in Society's Big Issues.
Introduction. Slope Stability. Shafts. Tunnels. Entries in Stratified Ground. Pillars in Stratified Ground. Three-Dimensional Excavations. Subsidence. Dynamic Phenomena. Appendix A: Background Literature. Appendix B: Mechanical Properties of Intact Rock and Joints. Appendix C: Rock Mass Classification Schemes for Engineering. Appendix D: Some Useful Formulas.
Catalog no. SW6165, August 2009, 590 pp. Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-46165-8, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as an eBook
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GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing
Geomatics Engineering A Practical Guide to Project Design
The Global Positioning System and ArcGIS Third Edition
Clement A. Ogaja
Michael Kennedy
California State University, Fresno, USA
University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA
This nuts-and-bolts resource examines key components and aspects of land surveying and geomatics projects. It reviews the experience of past projects and identifies priority areas of attention for planning new projects. Ideal for students, the text guides readers through the project design and request-for-proposal process commonly used for soliciting professional geomatics engineering services. The author provides an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, the impact of engineering solutions in a global and social context, and a host of other contemporary issues such as budgetary and scheduling constraints.
Retaining the in-depth description that made the previous edition so popular, The Global Positioning System and ArcGIS, Third Edition has expanded its coverage to review the capabilities and features common to most receivers. While it emphasizes Trimble and Magellan hardware and Trimble TerraSync and ESRI ArcPad software to capture data, the text’s broadened coverage makes it useful with virtually any hardware/software packages, so readers will be able to collect GPS data and install it in ArcGIS—regardless of the data capture mechanism.
Features • Provides a simple guide to key concepts of project design for land surveyors • Offers a thorough exploration of contemporary issues of project design
Using a top-down approach, each chapter begins with a theoretical overview followed by self-study exercises and projects that provide step-by-step guidance on applying the concepts using GPS hardware or a PC. The text includes a CD with GPS data sets for exercises in Trimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats, plus other valuable learning resources.
Pedagogical Features Pedagogical Features • Case examples from real-life past projects • End-of-chapter questions on key concepts • Examples with various tables and charts, graphically designed to communicate important information in an easy-to-understand format
Selected Contents Overview: Project Design Process. Contemporary Issues: Standards and Specifications. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities. Policy, Social, and Environmental Issues. Planning and Design: Boundary Surveys. Control Surveys. Topographic Surveys. GIS Application. Proposal Development: Estimating Project Costs. Writing Geomatics Proposals. Appendices: Appendix A: Resource Guide for Geomatics Projects. Appendix B: Sample Geodetic Standards–FGCC 1984. Index.
• A CD with GPS data sets for exercises in Trimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats—plus other valuable learning resources • Step-by-step guidance on applying the concepts using GPS hardware or a PC • An overview of concepts and self-study projects and exercises in each chapter A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.
Selected Contents Basic Concepts. Automated Data Collection. Examining GPS Data. Differential Correction. ArcGIS Desktop, ArcData, and GPS. Integrating GPS Data with GIS Data. Beyond the Basics. The Present and the Future.
Catalog no. 87991, July 2009, 312 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8799-4, $113.95 / £73.99
Catalog no. K10904, September 2010, 296 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1743-8, $109.95 / £69.99 Also available as an eBook
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GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing City Planning for Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and Surveyors
Bestseller
Kurt W. Bauer
Universidad de Alcala, Spain
SE Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, USA
Alfredo Huete
“I highly recommend City Planning for Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and Surveyors as an authoritative resource for those new to the land-use arena and to those wanting to improve their knowledge and add value to their land surveying practices. It deserves a place on the bookshelf of any land surveyor whose practice includes urban land development.” —Jeff Salmon, Professional Surveyor Magazine
Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing Edited by
Emilio Chuvieco
University of Arizona, Tucson, USA
“The organization of this book lends itself to use as a practitioner’s reference or as a remote sensing course textbook with its progression through the various topics needing consideration from image acquisition to product delivery… it expounds on a number of topics typically not addressed in detail in other publications. … the mathematical step-bystep approach to image correction is very useful. … warrants consideration as a primary or a secondary text for the practitioner or for academia.”
An introduction to land-use planning, this book covers infrastructure systems planning and development. It stresses basic concepts and the most widely practiced principles involved in urban planning, particularly in small- and medium-sized communities. It also presents zoning, land subdivision control, and official mapping, as well as factors in good land subdivision design and improvement. The text illustrates the importance of proper mapping and control surveys for planning. Written from the perspective that cities are social and economic as well as physical entities, it offers a historical context for urban planning.
Providing an extensive review of remote sensing principles with emphasis on environmental applications, this bestselling book discusses a wide range of topics, from physical principles to data acquisition systems as well as visual and digital interpretation techniques. This book presents new interpretation approaches including hyperspectral analysis, high-spatial resolution data, fusion techniques, and radiative transfer models.
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• Introduces the basic data collection function of city planning, map requirements, and demographic, economic, and land-use studies • Describes the social and economic functions of cities and identifies core planning functions • Examines the institutional structure for city planning, the concept of the comprehensive plan, and staff organization for city planning
• Covers digital image processing techniques used in remote sensing analysis and basic statistical classifiers • Presents an extensive analysis of accuracy assessment methods • Discusses the interpretation of remote sensing results and geographic information systems
—Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, November 2010
Pedagogical Features Selected Contents Introduction. Definition of Terminology. The Historic Context of Urban Planning in the United States. Compilation of Essential Data: A Brief Overview. Map Requirements for City Planning. Population Data and Forecast. Economics Data and Forecasts. Land Use and Supporting Infrastructure Data. Natural Resource Base Inventories. ...
Catalog no. K10440, September 2009, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0892-4, $99.95 / £64.99
• A CD with PowerPoint® presentations, software, and images • More than 200 figures, graphs, and illustrations
Selected Contents Introduction. Physical Principles of Remote Sensing. Sensors and Remote Sensing Satellites. Basis for the Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images. Visual Interpretation. Digital Image Processing (I): Enhancements and Corrections. Digital Image Processing (II): Generation of Thematic Information. Accuracy Assessment. References. Appendices.
Catalog no. TF1686, December 2009, 448 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-31084-0, $109.95 / £69.99 For more information and complete contents, visit www.crctextbooks.com
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GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing
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GPS for Land Surveyors Third Edition Jan Van Sickle Van Sickle LLC, Denver, Colorado, USA
Completely revised and updated, this bestselling third edition reflects the increased importance of GPS in the everyday practice of surveyors and mappers. Providing an accessible yet rigorous introduction to the subject, the book offers a practical guide to the techniques used in real GPS surveying. It explores advances in the field, covering new topics such as block IIF and control segment modernization. From the design of a GPS survey to observation and postprocessing, this book presents an overview of GPS modernization and explains the fundamentals of GPS codes such as TRANSIT. The text also features an in-depth discussion of the global navigation satellite system (GNSS).
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Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing With Algorithms for ENVI/IDL, Second Edition Morton J. Canty Juelich Research Center, Germany
This popular introduction to the processing of remote sensing imagery has been updated to include coverage of the ENVI software environment. This edition covers support vector machines and other kernelbased methods. Illustrating many programming examples in the array-oriented language ID, the text includes coverage of basic Fourier, wavelet, principal components, and minimum noise fraction transformations; convolution filters, topographic modeling, image-to-image registration, and ortho-rectification; image fusion; supervised and unsupervised land cover classification with neural networks; hyperspectral analysis; and multivariate change detection. A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption
• Provides an accessible yet not oversimplified introduction to the subject • Presents an overview of GPS modernization • Explains the fundamentals of new GPS codes, such as TRANSIT • Follows the progression of ideas at the foundation of satellite positioning
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Catalog no. 87134, December 2009, 471 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8713-0, $139.95 / £89.00
• Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter
Remote Sensing of the Mine Environment
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H. ebnem Düzgün and Nuray Demirel
The GPS Signal. Biases and Solutions. The Framework. Receivers and Methods. Coordinates. Planning a Survey. Observing. Postprocessing. RTK and DGPS. GPS Modernization. What Have We Done So Far? GPS Codes Again. New Codes. Block IIF. Control Segment Modernization. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Catalog no. 9195, May 2008, 360 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9195-8, $99.95 / £64.99 Also available as an eBook
Comprehensive in scope, this volume provides an introduction to monitoring the environmental impacts of mining activities, such as mine subsidence monitoring, slope stability monitoring, reclamation planning and implementation, and post closure mine monitoring. Featuring self-contained chapters, it discusses in detail the necessary principles and techniques. The book is enhanced by illustrative case studies demonstrating how to apply different remote sensing data, as well as techniques for different mine monitoring purposes.
Catalog no. K11524, August 2011, 220 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-87879-1, $83.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook
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