Geotechnical engineering and Earth's materials and processes
Sjonger, Rebecca2016
Book
"Every structure that touches the ground could benefit from the skills of a geotechnical engineer. Readers will discover how these engineers study rocks, soil, natural processes, and potential hazards to help make the safest, strongest foundations possible. This book introduces key concepts and the engineering design process with interesting examples from the field. A hands-on activity and a design challenge engage readers in engineering action."--
Main title:
Geotechnical engineering and Earth's materials and processes / Rebecca Sjonger.
Author:
Sjonger, Rebecca, author
Imprint:
St. Catharine's, ON New York, New York Crabtree Publishing Company, [2016]©2016
Collation:
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.
Audience:
Interest age level: Ages 10-14.Interest grade level: Grades 7 to 8.
Contents:
What is geotechnical engineering? -- Minerals and rocks -- Soil -- Forces and stresses -- Natural hazards -- Building on the past -- Modern geotechnical engineers -- Starting the process -- Searching for solutions -- Prototype testing cycle -- Sharing the results -- Design challenge -- Into the future.
ISBN:
9780778775348 (paperback)9780778775065 (hardback)077877506207787753489781427199980 (electronic pdf)9781427199942 (electronic html)
Dewey class:
624.151
LC class:
TA705
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
380213