This second edition of the successful Foundations on Rock presents an up-to-date practical reference book describing current engineering pra...

This cross-disciplinary work offers an exceptionally relevant examination of those aspects of earth science dealing with seismic behavior of...

This handy pocket-sized guide shows how to achieve successful fieldwork on sedimentary rocks, paying particular detail to the precision and ...

Thermal jets, high-pressure jets, expansive material, plasma jets, and other methods that lead to breakdown of rock structure are "environme...

Bedrock river channels are important elements in the development of regional landscapes, sites of primary erosion that frequently generate s...

Presenting a work of fiction informed by their years of work, aerospace engineer and patent attorney Stiennon and Hoerr (engineering mechani...

Two of the most significant publications in the history of rocketry and jet propulsion: "A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes" (1919) ...

This general reference describes the basic rock slope failure modes and methods of analysis - both kinematic and kinetic techniques. Chapter...

Programming PLCs: Using Rockwell Automation Controllers teaches how to program and integrate PLCs. It provides a comprehensive coverage ...

• Provides practical solutions to the challenge of modeling and analyzing rock masses • Consolidates a wealth of previously publis...

Rock Mass Classifications - A Practical Approach in Civil Engineering was written in response to the many unanswered questions regarding thi...

Goddard (1882-1945) was the most famous scientist in America between the world wars, and his fame continued to grow after his death until 19...