Elsevier's Dictionary of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: In English, French, Spanish, Dutch and German [Hardcover]

J.D. van der Tuin (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0444704809 | ISBN-13: 978-0444704801 | Publication Date: April 15, 1989

Soils, rocks, earth and sediments constitute the main subjects of this dictionary. It covers topics frequently used in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, including many of the engineering aspects of geology, geophysics, geohydrology, geological survey methods, laboratory investigations and the application of geotextiles. The scope is relatively wide, also including general terms from science and engineering.

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.... a quite complete reference work, practical and therefore time-saving.
Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie

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Text: English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish

Product Details

Hardcover: 520 pages
Publisher: Elsevier Science (April 15, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0444704809
ISBN-13: 978-0444704801
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,826,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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