Engineering Geology in the Design and Construction of Earthworks for Transport Infrastructure and Building Developments in the UK
Product code: GIP002
Print publication date: 30/11/2026
Geological Society of London, GSL Geoscience in Practice, Engineering Geology, Not yet published
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781786207005
Author/Edited by: Edited by John Perry, Vicky Corcoran, Alison Graham, Steve Phipps and Sam Boden
Number of pages: 280
Full Description
The geographical spread of UK earthworks and the diversity of geology result in a wide range of materials being excavated or filled to construct these earthworks. Therefore, the design and construction of these frequent structures require considerable knowledge of material properties and behaviours. This book is intended to give a ‘to hand’ routine accessible reference to cover these points. The book covers new build earthworks only, principally rail, road and building developments. The six chapters take the reader from design fundamentals to implementation, and the strategy and controls for construction. A collection of case histories is presented and key points to takeaway are highlighted.
United Kingdom geology and good practice are the main foci of the information and knowledge contained in the book although the technical principles described are used in most parts of the world so this book can be seen in that international context.
This book is written for practising engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers and materials engineers.
- Print list price: £65
- GSL Fellow / Student members: £32.50
- Other society members*: £39
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