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Cosgrove, J. W.

Structural geology and rock engineering / John W Cosgrove, John A Hudson. - xviii, 534 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 511-523) and index.

Introduction and purpose of the book -- Structural geology principles -- Rock mechanics principles -- Illustrative synthesis case example, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, UK -- Quarries -- Dams -- Opencast coal mining -- Underground rock engineering and risk -- Historical monuments and stone buildings -- Concluding summary -- Epilogue.

ISBN: 9781783269570 (pbk : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2016000965

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rock mechanics.
Engineering geology.
Geology, Structural.

LC Class. No.: TA706 / .C67 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 624.1/51