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Geoscience

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Simulation of Ecological and Environmental ModelsMiguel F. AcevedoUniversity of North Texas, Denton, USA

"Professor Acevedo's considerable experience in teaching graduate-level courses inenvironmental modeling has been nicely captured in this excellent and accessible text-book. He covers the field in sufficient breadth to introduce the student to virtually allaspects of environmental modeling, with sufficient depth to convey both the theoryand practicality of each topic. This book particularly excels in its hands-on approach,guiding students through its many exercises and computer sessions so that under-standing of each topic is achieved, and the student is provided with the tools necessary to delve further intodeveloping and applying quantitative models for environmental studies. Professor Acevedo's book challengesstudents to think through not only the what and the how of modeling, but also the why. Thus, he has suc-cessfully achieved his central objective, to present a unified method of teaching that is commensurate withthe interdisciplinary and quantitative approaches required today to study and understand complex ecolog-ical 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 isbased on R (a package of models accompanies the book), and this choice makes it a useful option. The pres-entation is aimed at classes for early graduate students in the environmental sciences and engineering, butthe rigor and hands-on nature of the advanced chapters are complemented by still advanced but accessibleintroductions to the necessary math and modeling concepts. Courses taught with this text will be challeng-ing, 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 modelingmethods and theoretical foundations for a variety of ecological and environmental models. Theory is accompaniedby practical hands-on computer exercises, progressing from easy to difficult. The text also presents a full review ofmathematical 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 BasicMathematical Concepts and Introduction to R. Part II One-Dimensional Models and Fundamentals of ModelingMethodology: Exponential Model. Model Simulation. Model Evaluation. Nonlinear Models. Stability andDisturbances. Sensitivity Analysis, Response Surfaces, and Scenarios. Part III Multidimensional Models: StructuredPopulations, 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 / £63.99Also available as an eBook


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Geoscience

New Edition of a Bestseller

Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid PropertiesSecond EditionAbhijit Y. DandekarUniversity of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA

“The author has provided very detailed information based on his extensive hands-on experience. Easy toread and understand, like sitting in his lectures. Starting from basic and easy materials and gradually mov-ing to more difficult and applied concepts. Plenty of examples and case studies. The other point of strengthis that the author covers both rock and fluid aspects in petroleum engineering. This is not only very usefulfor people who are interested in both topics, but also for people who are interested in only rock or fluidaspects, as they can go over the other aspect which gives them plenty of useful/relevant information whichwill enrich their understanding and/or lectures. A very good book suitable for both students and lecturerswith 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 reliabletextbook 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 prob-ing 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 andfluid properties in petroleum engineering. Along with new practice problems and detailed solved examples, thisedition covers Stone II three-phase relative permeability model, unconventional oil and gas resources, low salinitywater injection, saturated reservoirs and production trends of five reservoir fluids, impact of mud filtrate invasionand heavy organics on samples, and flow assurance problems due to solid components of petroleum. It also offersbetter 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 fordetermining viscosity, and the parachor method for determining interfacial tension


• 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 andElectrical Properties of Reservoir Rocks. Fluid Saturation. Interfacial Tension and Wettability. Capillary Pressure.Relative Permeability. Introduction to Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. Introduction to Phase Behavior. Phase Behaviorof Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. Sampling of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids. Compositional Analysis of PetroleumReservoir Fluids. PVT Analysis and Reservoir Fluid Properties. Vapor–Liquid Equilibria. Properties of FormationWaters.

Catalog no. K13547, March 2013, 536 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-7636-7, $119.95 / £76.99Also available as an eBook


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GeomorphologyMateo GutierrezDepartment 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 inferenvironmental 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 toquantify morphogenetic processes and rates at which forms change under different environmental conditions. Thedevelopment of geochronology, or absolute dating methods, is helping us correct the limitations of relative datingthat have prevailed in geomorphology for many years. The ability to assign numerical ages to both landforms anddeposits opens up multiple possibilities for reconstructing the evolution of relief, making correlations, calculatingrates, 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 tem-perature 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 cannegatively 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 ofthese 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 foundationto approach the study of various branches of geomorphology. To this end, the book contains a basic bibliographythat can be used for future research. In addition, applied aspects of geomorphology are covered at the end of eachchapter 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 ResultingLandforms. Karst Geomorphology. Slopes and Mass Movement. Fluvial Geomorphology I. FluvialGeomorphology II. Eolian Geomorphology. Coastal Geomorphology. Climatic Geomorphology. GlacialGeomorphology I. Glacial Geomorphology II. Periglacial Geomorphology. Geomorphology of Arid Zones I.Geomorphology of Arid Zones II. Geomorphology of Tropical Zones. Environmental Change. Climate Change inGlacial 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



Geoscience

New

Analytic Methods in GeomechanicsKam-tim ChauHong Kong Polytechnic University

A multidisciplinary field, encompassing both geophysics and civil engineering, geomechanics deals with the defor-mation and failure process in geomaterials such as soil and rock. Although powerful numerical tools have beendeveloped, analytical solutions still play an important role in solving practical problems in this area. AnalyticMethods in Geomechanics provides a much-needed text on mathematical theory in geomechanics, beneficial forreaders of varied backgrounds entering this field.

Written for scientists and engineers who have had some exposure to engineering mathematics and strength ofmaterials, the text covers major topics in tensor analysis, 2-D elasticity, and 3-D elasticity, plasticity, fracturemechanics, and viscoelasticity. It also discusses the use of displacement functions in poroelasticity, the basics ofwave propagations, and dynamics that are relevant to the modeling of geomaterials. The book presents both thefundamentals and more advanced content for understanding the latest research results and applying them to prac-tical problems in geomechanics.

The author gives concise explanations of each subject area, using a step-by-step process with many worked exam-ples. He strikes a balance between breadth of material and depth of details, and includes recommended readingin each chapter for readers who would like additional technical information. This text is suitable for students at bothundergraduate 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 engineeringmechanics

• 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 AnalysisElasticity and Its ApplicationsComplex Variable Methods for 2-D ElasticityThree-Dimensional Solutions in ElasticityPlasticity and Its ApplicationsFracture Mechanics and Its ApplicationsViscoelasticity and Its ApplicationsLinear Elastic Fluid-Infiltrated Solids and PoroelasticityDynamics and Waves in GeomaterialsAppendicesAppendix A: Nanson Formula Appendix B: Laplace Transform Appendix C: Legendre Transform and Work IncrementsSelected BiographiesReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index

Catalog no. K15396, December 2012, 457 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-5585-3, $69.95 / £39.99Also available as an eBook


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Rock MechanicsAn IntroductionNagaratnam SivakuganJames Cook University, Queensland, Australia

Sanjay Kumar ShuklaEdith Cowan University, Western Australia

Braja M. Dasformerly 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 dealwith subjects most important to practicing engineers. The content provides a good introduction to anyonewho is planning to enter the profession. … It is an excellent book, very useful for engineering undergradu-ates 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 theprinciples of mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With wide application, a solid graspof 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-com-prehend 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, strengthand deformation of rock masses, slope stability, foundations, and more. The authors—academics who have writ-ten several books in geotechnical engineering—have used their extensive teaching experience to create this acces-sible textbook. They present complex material in a lucid and simple way with numerical examples to illustrate theconcepts, providing an introductory book that can be used as a textbook in civil and geological engineering pro-grams 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


• 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 LaboratoryTesting. 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 / £39.99Also available as an eBook



Geoscience

Bestseller

Geological EngineeringLuis I. González de VallejoUniversidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Mercedes FerrerInstituto Geológico y Minero de España, Madrid

“Looking through the book and thinking of the huge effort required to obtain all the information, followed byprocessing it so that the ideas and data can be presented with such clarity, and then to actually write the bookand 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 stan-dard work, of interest for a wide group of users, in a broad range of geologically differing areas, as a sup-port 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 inter-est 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 animpressive 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 tobe addressed when working in the subject. This is a contribution to geotechnical engineering that will sup-port 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 envi-ronment, this extensively illustrated, bestselling textbook examines the subject area of geological engineering infour sections: Fundamentals, Methods, Applications, and Geohazards. Covering topics such as site investigation, rockmechanics, 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 itssuperb academic features, the book is also useful for practicing engineering geologists and those involved in thedesign 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. RockMechanics. Hydrogeology. Methods: Site Investigation. Rock Mass Description and Characterisation. EngineeringGeological Mapping. Applications: Foundations. Slopes. Tunnels. Dams and Reservoirs. Earth Structures. GeologicalHazards: 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 / £76.99Also available as an eBook


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Bestseller

Foundations ofEngineeringGeologyThird EditionTony WalthamRetired from Nottingham TrentUniversity, UK

"A useful source for a quick insight into the subjector a reminder for the practising engineer when difficult ground is encountered."

—Ground Engineering

Now in full color, the bestselling third edition of thiswell-established book provides a readable and highlyillustrated 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 mixof text and diagrams, with tabulated reference mate-rial on parameters such as bearing strength of soilsand rocks. This edition has been comprehensivelyupdated and covers the entire spectrum of topics ofinterest for both students and practitioners in the fieldof civil engineering.

Selected Contents

Geology. Igneous Rocks. Surface Processes.Sedimentary Rocks. Metamorphic Rocks. GeologicalStructures. Geological Maps. Map Interpretation.Tectonics. Boundary Hazards. Rocks of Britain. Rocksof the US. Weathering and Soils. Floodplains andAlluvium. Glacial Deposits. Climatic Variants. CoastalProcesses. Groundwater. Ground Investigation. DeskStudy. Ground Investigation Boreholes. GeophysicalSurveys. Assessment of Difficult Ground. RockStrength. Rock Mass Strength. Soil Strength. GroundSubsidence. Subsidence on Clays. Subsidence onLimestone. Subsidence Over Old Mines. MiningSubsidence. Slope Failure and Landslides. Water inLandslides. Soil Failures and Flowslides. LandslideHazards. Slope Stabilization. Ground Conditions.Rock Excavation. Tunnels in Rock. Stone andAggregate. Appendices. Rock Mass Quality QSystem. Abbreviations and Notation. FurtherReading. Index.

Catalog no. RU54661, April 2009, 104 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-0-415-46960-9, $33.95 / £20.50

Introduction toProcessGeomorphologyVijay K. SharmaKurukshetra University (retired),India

An introduction to the dynamics of internal geologicprocesses of earth, this book explains the origin oflandforms by the processes involved in their evolu-tion. The author expresses process activities in mathe-matical, empirical, and semi-empirical perspectives tohighlight their distinctive identity in specific environ-mental stress conditions. Each chapter reviews, synthesizes, and provides recent findings and under-standing 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 tounderstand the components of process-form relation-ships.

Features

• Discusses recent theories on the dynamics ofmagma upwelling, the deformation behavior ofrapidly-subducting oceanic plates, and themodel for the Himalayan orogeny

• Covers the dynamics of heterogeneous chemicalreactions and photochemical processes, the geomorphic role of lithic organisms and bacterial activity in conventional and extremeenvironments, 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 dynamicsof slope instability

• Includes experimental and theoretical studies onshore normal and alongshore sediment transportrate, observations on thresholds for normal andstorm beach profiles, and morphogenic classifi-cation of coasts

A solutions manual is available upon qualifying courseadoption.

Selected Contents

Process Geomorphology. Geologic Processes andProperties of the Earth Materials. Weathering. MassMovement. Fluvial Processes. Fluvial Processes andLandforms. Glacial Process and Landforms. PeriglacialProcesses and Landforms. Aeolian Environment andLandforms. Karst. Coastal Processes and Landforms.Applied Geomorphology.

Catalog no. K10189, April 2010, 435 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0337-0, $129.95 / £83.00Also available as an eBook




Geoscience

Single Piles andPile Groupsunder LateralLoadingSecond EditionLymon C. ReeseUniversity of Texas, Austin, USA

William F. Van ImpeLaboratory of Geotechnics,Ghent University, Belgium

This second edition of Single Piles and Pile Groupsunder Lateral Loading has been extensively revisedto suit the classroom setting. New features includehomework problems with solutions presented in thestudent version of the software as well as new andupdated case studies that are consistent with modernmethods of the characterization of soil properties. Thethrust of the book is a detailed presentation of meth-ods of analysis for single piles and groups of pilesunder lateral loading. These methods make use ofload-transfer functions that are based heavily on test-ing results of full-scale, heavily instrumented pilesunder carefully controlled lateral loading, coupledwith the use of soil-structure interaction mechanics.


• Homework problems with solution aids offeredby 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 alongwith the case studies and mathematics in thetext

Selected Contents

Techniques for Design. Derivation of Equations andMethods of Solution. Models for Response of Soiland Weak Rock. Structural Characteristics of Piles.Analysis of Groups of Piles Subjected to Inclined andEccentric Loading. Analysis of Single Piles andGroups of Piles Subjected to Active and PassiveLoading. Case Sudies. Testing of Full-sized Piles.Implementation of Factors of Safety. Suggestions forDesign. References. Author Index. Subject Index.

Catalog no. Y008701, January 2011, 508 pp.PackISBN: 978-0-415-46988-3, $129.95 / £83.00

PracticalEngineeringGeologySteve HencherUniversity of Leeds, UK

In Practical EngineeringGeology, Steve Hencher pres-ents a broad and fresh view onthe importance of engineeringgeology to civil engineeringprojects. This book provides an introduction to theway that projects are managed, designed, and con-structed and the ways that the engineering geologistcan contribute to cost-effective and safe projectachievement. The need for a holistic view of geologi-cal 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 examplesand should prove useful to practicing engineeringgeologists and geotechnical engineers and to gradu-ate-level students of engineering geology and othergeotechnical subjects.

Features

• Reflects the author’s strong combination of prac-tical and academic experience, making this aunique book for both students and professionals

• Sets out the role of the engineering geologist inthe 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 EngineeringProjects. Geology and Ground Models. SiteInvestigation. Geotechnical Parameters. AnalysisDesign and Construction. Unexpected GroundConditions and How to Avoid Them. Appendices:Training, Institutions and Societies. Conversion Factors.Soil and Rock Terminology for Description andClassification for Engineering Purposes. Examples ofBorehole and Trial Pit Logs. Tunnelling Risk.

Catalog no. RU54405, January 2012, 464 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-0-415-46909-8, $79.95 / £45.00Also available as an eBook



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GeologyBasics for EngineersAurele ParriauxFederal Institute of Technology(EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

"... contains numerous excellent illustrations, fig-ures and sketches ... original photographs thatexemplify the potency of observation, a prime toolin geological science. ... The pedagogic value of thebook is underlined by exercises throughout thechapters. An accompanying DVD contains thesolutions to problems and also animations thatmake the description of geology much moredynamic and alive. I highly recommend the book..."

—Paul G. Marinos, Past President of IAEG, Past President of Geological Society of Greece, andprofessor, National Technical University of Athens,

Greece

Reviews for the French Version

"... a comprehensive overview of methods and tech-niques of this discipline, exploring the nature of themain soils and rocks and their properties."

—Geomatique, Switzerland

Features

• Offers an exhaustive outline of the methods andtechniques used in geology

• Helps students understand how geological conditions should be taken into account by theengineer

• Presents the range of available basic resourcesand explains how these can be managed in anintelligent way

• Takes a problem-solving approach


• A CD with solutions to problems and animations• Extensive illustrations and examples

Selected Contents

Geology - Engineering Partnership. Earth in Space.Earth in Time. Physics of the Earth. Rock-FormingMinerals. Magmatism and Magmatic Rocks. WaterCycle. Continental Sedimentary Processes. OceanicSedimentary Processes. Diagenesis and Properties ofSedimentary Rocks. Metamorphism. Tectonics.Weathering. Geology's Role in Society's Big Issues.

Catalog no. SW6165, August 2009, 590 pp.Soft CoverISBN: 978-0-415-46165-8, $115.95 / £73.99Also available as an eBook

Design Analysisin RockMechanicsSecond EditionWilliam G. PariseauUniversity of Utah, Salt LakeCity, USA

Praise for the Previous Edition

"[…] sufficiently wide and deep in its coverage ofrock mechanics concepts applied to mine design todeserve a place on the bookshelf of every mininggeotechnical engineer, and in the library at everymine site."

—J.P. Harrison, IJRMMS, 44, 2007

"Professor Pariseau has written a book that is per-fectly suited to his undergraduate students. ... Ifyou are in the market for a book that teaches thefundamentals of mining engineering, you will findthis 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 Editionuniquely combines the design of surface and under-ground rock excavations. Explanatory and illustrativein character, this volume is suited for courses in rock mechanics, rock engineering and geologicalengineering design for undergraduate and first-yeargraduate students in mining, civil engineering, andapplied earth sciences. Moreover, it will form a goodintroduction to the subject of rock mechanics forearth scientists and engineers from other disciplines.


• Example problems• End-of-chapter homework problems • Both metric and imperial units

A solutions manual is available upon qualifying courseadoption

Selected Contents

Introduction. Slope Stability. Shafts. Tunnels. Entriesin Stratified Ground. Pillars in Stratified Ground.Three-Dimensional Excavations. Subsidence.Dynamic Phenomena. Appendix A: BackgroundLiterature. Appendix B: Mechanical Properties ofIntact Rock and Joints. Appendix C: Rock MassClassification Schemes for Engineering. Appendix D:Some Useful Formulas.

Catalog no. K13049, September 2011, 698 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-89339-8, $93.95 / £59.99Also available as an eBook




GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing

GeomaticsEngineeringA Practical Guide toProject DesignClement A. OgajaCalifornia State University,Fresno, USA

This nuts-and-bolts resource examines key compo-nents and aspects of land surveying and geomaticsprojects. It reviews the experience of past projects andidentifies priority areas of attention for planning newprojects. Ideal for students, the text guides readersthrough the project design and request-for-proposalprocess commonly used for soliciting professionalgeomatics engineering services. The author providesan understanding of professional and ethical responsi-bility, the impact of engineering solutions in a globaland social context, and a host of other contemporaryissues such as budgetary and scheduling constraints.

Features

• Provides a simple guide to key concepts of project design for land surveyors

• Offers a thorough exploration of contemporaryissues of project design


• Case examples from real-life past projects• End-of-chapter questions on key concepts• Examples with various tables and charts, graphically designed to communicate importantinformation in an easy-to-understand format

Selected Contents

Overview: Project Design Process. ContemporaryIssues: Standards and Specifications. Professional andEthical Responsibilities. Policy, Social, andEnvironmental Issues. Planning and Design:Boundary Surveys. Control Surveys. TopographicSurveys. GIS Application. Proposal Development:Estimating Project Costs. Writing GeomaticsProposals. Appendices: Appendix A: Resource Guidefor Geomatics Projects. Appendix B: SampleGeodetic Standards–FGCC 1984. Index.

Catalog no. K10904, September 2010, 296 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1743-8, $109.95 / £69.99Also available as an eBook

The GlobalPositioningSystem andArcGISThird EditionMichael KennedyUniversity of Kentucky,Lexington, USA

Retaining the in-depth description that made the previous edition so popular, The Global PositioningSystem and ArcGIS, Third Edition has expanded itscoverage to review the capabilities and features com-mon to most receivers. While it emphasizes Trimbleand Magellan hardware and Trimble TerraSync andESRI ArcPad software to capture data, the text’s broad-ened coverage makes it useful with virtually any hardware/software packages, so readers will be ableto collect GPS data and install it in ArcGIS—regardlessof the data capture mechanism.

Using a top-down approach, each chapter beginswith a theoretical overview followed by self-studyexercises and projects that provide step-by-step guid-ance on applying the concepts using GPS hardware ora PC. The text includes a CD with GPS data sets forexercises in Trimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats,plus other valuable learning resources.


• A CD with GPS data sets for exercises in TrimbleSSF and ESRI shapefile formats—plus other valuable learning resources

• Step-by-step guidance on applying the conceptsusing GPS hardware or a PC

• An overview of concepts and self-study projectsand exercises in each chapter

A solutions manual is available upon qualifying courseadoption.

Selected Contents

Basic Concepts. Automated Data Collection.Examining GPS Data. Differential Correction. ArcGISDesktop, ArcData, and GPS. Integrating GPS Datawith GIS Data. Beyond the Basics. The Present andthe Future.

Catalog no. 87991, July 2009, 312 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8799-4, $113.95 / £73.99



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City Planningfor CivilEngineers,EnvironmentalEngineers, andSurveyorsKurt W. BauerSE Wisconsin Regional PlanningCommission, USA

“I highly recommend City Planning for CivilEngineers, Environmental Engineers, andSurveyors as an authoritative resource for thosenew to the land-use arena and to those wanting toimprove their knowledge and add value to theirland surveying practices. It deserves a place on thebookshelf of any land surveyor whose practiceincludes urban land development.”

—Jeff Salmon, Professional Surveyor Magazine

An introduction to land-use planning, this book cov-ers infrastructure systems planning and development.It stresses basic concepts and the most widely prac-ticed principles involved in urban planning, particular-ly in small- and medium-sized communities. It alsopresents zoning, land subdivision control, and officialmapping, as well as factors in good land subdivisiondesign and improvement. The text illustrates theimportance of proper mapping and control surveysfor planning. Written from the perspective that citiesare social and economic as well as physical entities, itoffers a historical context for urban planning.

Features

• Introduces the basic data collection function ofcity planning, map requirements, and demo-graphic, economic, and land-use studies

• Describes the social and economic functions ofcities and identifies core planning functions

• Examines the institutional structure for city plan-ning, the concept of the comprehensive plan,and staff organization for city planning

Selected Contents

Introduction. Definition of Terminology. The HistoricContext of Urban Planning in the United States.Compilation of Essential Data: A Brief Overview. MapRequirements for City Planning. Population Data andForecast. Economics Data and Forecasts. Land Useand Supporting Infrastructure Data. Natural ResourceBase Inventories. ...

Catalog no. K10440, September 2009, 368 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-0892-4, $99.95 / £64.99

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Fundamentalsof SatelliteRemote SensingEdited by

Emilio ChuviecoUniversidad de Alcala, Spain

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Arizona, Tucson,USA

“The organization of this book lends itself to use asa practitioner’s reference or as a remote sensingcourse textbook with its progression through thevarious topics needing consideration from imageacquisition to product delivery… it expounds on anumber of topics typically not addressed in detail inother publications. … the mathematical step-by-step approach to image correction is very useful. … warrants consideration as a primary or a sec-ondary text for the practitioner or for academia.”

—Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing,November 2010

Providing an extensive review of remote sensing prin-ciples with emphasis on environmental applications,this bestselling book discusses a wide range of topics,from physical principles to data acquisition systems aswell as visual and digital interpretation techniques. Thisbook presents new interpretation approaches includ-ing hyperspectral analysis, high-spatial resolution data,fusion techniques, and radiative transfer models.

Features

• Covers digital image processing techniques usedin remote sensing analysis and basic statisticalclassifiers

• Presents an extensive analysis of accuracy assessment methods

• Discusses the interpretation of remote sensingresults and geographic information systems


• 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 theInterpretation of Remote Sensing Images. VisualInterpretation. Digital Image Processing (I):Enhancements and Corrections. Digital ImageProcessing (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





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GPS for LandSurveyorsThird EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver,Colorado, USA

Completely revised and updated, this bestselling thirdedition reflects the increased importance of GPS in theeveryday practice of surveyors and mappers.Providing an accessible yet rigorous introduction tothe subject, the book offers a practical guide to thetechniques used in real GPS surveying. It exploresadvances in the field, covering new topics such asblock IIF and control segment modernization. Fromthe design of a GPS survey to observation and post-processing, this book presents an overview of GPSmodernization and explains the fundamentals of GPScodes such as TRANSIT. The text also features an in-depth discussion of the global navigation satellitesystem (GNSS).

Features

• Provides an accessible yet not oversimplifiedintroduction 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


• Review questions and answers at the end ofeach chapter

Selected Contents

The GPS Signal. Biases and Solutions. TheFramework. Receivers and Methods. Coordinates.Planning a Survey. Observing. Postprocessing. RTKand DGPS. GPS Modernization. What Have We DoneSo Far? GPS Codes Again. New Codes. Block IIF.Control Segment Modernization. Global NavigationSatellite System (GNSS).

Catalog no. 9195, May 2008, 360 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8493-9195-8, $99.95 / £64.99Also available as an eBook

Image Analysis,Classificationand ChangeDetection inRemote SensingWith Algorithms for ENVI/IDL, Second EditionMorton J. CantyJuelich Research Center, Germany

This popular introduction to the processing of remotesensing imagery has been updated to include cover-age of the ENVI software environment. This editioncovers support vector machines and other kernel-based methods. Illustrating many programmingexamples in the array-oriented language ID, the textincludes coverage of basic Fourier, wavelet, principalcomponents, and minimum noise fraction transfor-mations; convolution filters, topographic modeling,image-to-image registration, and ortho-rectification;image fusion; supervised and unsupervised land coverclassification with neural networks; hyperspectralanalysis; and multivariate change detection.

A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption

Catalog no. 87134, December 2009, 471 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4200-8713-0, $139.95 / £89.00

Remote Sensingof the MineEnvironmentH. ebnem Düzgün andNuray DemirelMiddle East Technical University,Ankara, Turkey

Comprehensive in scope, this volume provides anintroduction to monitoring the environmentalimpacts of mining activities, such as mine subsidencemonitoring, slope stability monitoring, reclamationplanning and implementation, and post closure minemonitoring. Featuring self-contained chapters, it discusses in detail the necessary principles and techniques. The book is enhanced by illustrative casestudies demonstrating how to apply different remotesensing data, as well as techniques for different minemonitoring purposes.

Catalog no. K11524, August 2011, 220 pp.ISBN: 978-0-415-87879-1, $83.95 / £52.99Also available as an eBook




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