{"product_id":"engineering-geology-1880-william-henry-penning-9781164728276","title":"Engineering Geology (1880)","description":"Engineering Geology is a book written by William Henry Penning in 1880. The book is a comprehensive guide on the principles and practices of geology as it relates to engineering. It covers a wide range of topics, including the properties of rocks and soils, geological mapping, slope stability, foundation design, and groundwater flow.The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of engineering geology. Part one provides an introduction to the subject, including the history of engineering geology, the role of the engineer and geologist in the field, and the basic principles of geology.Part two focuses on the properties of rocks and soils, including their composition, structure, and physical properties. It also covers the processes that shape the earth's surface, such as erosion, weathering, and glaciation.Part three is dedicated to the practical application of engineering geology, including site investigations, geological mapping, and the design of foundations and slopes. It also covers the management of geological hazards, such as landslides, earthquakes, and floods.Part four covers the hydrogeology of engineering projects, including groundwater flow, aquifers, and the design of wells and boreholes.Overall, Engineering Geology is a valuable resource for engineers, geologists, and other professionals involved in the design and construction of infrastructure projects. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of engineering geology, and is still relevant today as a reference for those working in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Henry Penning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 116472827X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164728276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d","brand":"William Henry Penning","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48799925960959,"sku":"9781164728276","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/engineering-geology-1880-william-henry-penning-9781164728276","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}