an introduction for engineers and earth scientists /
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by N. Eyles.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Pergamon Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1983.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xiv, 409 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Pergamon international library of science, technology, engineering, and social studies
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Bibliography: p. 372-403.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Glacial geology : a landsystems approach / N. Eyles -- The subglacial landsystem / N. Eyles and J. Menzies -- The superglacial landsystem / M. A. Paul -- The glaciated valley landsystem / N. Eyles -- Landforms and sediments resulting from former periglacial climates / N. Eyles and M. A. Paul -- Glaciolacustrine and glaciomarine clay deposition : a North American perspective / R. M. Quigley -- Glaciofluvial transport and deposition / A. D. Miall -- Geotechnical properties of Lodgement Till / J. A. Sladen and W. Wrigley -- The distribution of glacial landsystems in Britain and North America / N. Eyles, W. R. Dearman and T. D. Douglas - Engineering geological mapping in glaciated terrain / A. Strachan and W. R. Dearman -- Site investigation procedures and engineering testing of glacial sediments / S. Somerville -- Foundation engineering in glaciated terrian / W. F. Anderson -- Road construction in glaciated terrain / J. E. Cocksedge -- Dam and reservoir construction in glaciated valleys / M. S. Money -- Hydrogeological investigations in glaciated terrains / J. W. Lloyd.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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An introductory text for mid to senior undergraduates and college students engaged in a wide range of civil engineering, geological engineering, geology, geography and environmental earth science courses that involve some knowledge of glacial geology and sediments of formerly glaciated terrains.