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Engineering Geology. Q. Zaruba and V. Mencl. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1976, 504 pp., Dfl. 97.00, U.S. $37.50. Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 10. The past two decades have seen major developments in the field of engineering geology. However, despite these advances, relatively few textbooks have been published in the field and so the appearance of a new textbook must be generally welcomed. This textbook has, however, a long pedigree. The original version was published in Czech in 1954 and it has subsequently been published in German and Rumanian. This English translation is based on the 3rd Czech edition which has been extensively rewritten, and modified in part. Professor Zaruba, who is internationally respected, has made a series of distinguished contributions to the development of engineering geology stretching back over fifty years and it is of considerable value to have his joint textbook available to a wider, English-speaking audience. Mis co-author, Professor Mencl, is particularly we11 known for his contributions in the field of soil mechanics. The book is prefaced with a short essay on co-operation between geologists and engineers, identifying the critical importance of the full integration of geology within the engineering organization. The opening pair of chapters provide a brief background to the principles of exploration and the interpretation of geological structure. The subsequent chapter provides a review of the mechanical properties and behaviour of rock materials, and rock masses. Investigation is central to the work of the professional engineering geologist and this is covered in two chapters, one dealing with geophysical techniques. The bulk of the text is made up of a series of chapters which illustrate the application of engineering geology in the study of slope stability, construction materials, foundations, communications, underground works, dams and reservoirs. The final chapter provides a broader review of the role of engineering geology in regional planning.
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The text draws heavily upon specific case histories which are commonly, but not consistently, drawn from countries in the southern and eastern part of continental Europe. Inevitably, therefore, the book relates more to the problems of mountainous terrain, associated with active erosional processes, in a temperate or cold climate. Although the classic applications of engineering geology, to the construction of dams and tunnels, and the control of slopes are of great importance, modern engineering geology is breaking new ground in deep tropically-weathered soils and aggressive, arid-zone environments. Zaruba and Mencl’s book, therefore, follows in the classical traditions of engineering geology stressing the importance of the application of geology in engineering practice. The style of presentation of the text, drawing as it does upon so many examples, is such that careful, systematic reading is needed to benefit from the wealth of professional experience which it represents. The text is abundantly illustrated by line drawings and photographs, and supported by a reference list. There is little doubt that this book will fill an important gap in the need for a comprehensive textbook in engineering geology. It will be of particular value to students of engineering geology, and practizing engineering geologists and civil engineers. J.L. KNILL (London)
The Geological Evolution of the British Isles. T.R. Owen. Pergamon, 1976,161 pp., hardback 25.50, softback 22.50.
Oxford,
This slim book, aimed primarily at an undergraduate market, recounts in an informal narrative style the geological history of the British Isles and surrounding seafloors from their earliest years about 2400 m.y. ago until the present day. In an introductory first chapter Owen outlines the theory of plate tectonics and he also emphasizes how much has been learnt as a result of the search for oil and gas in the seas surrounding the British Isles. Chapter 2 analyzes the evolution of the Proto-Atlantic from the Late Proterozoic until the end of the Silurian. Owen wisely leaves his account of the Lewisian complex until Chapter 3, by then the reader should have become familiar with many of the ideas needed to understand the material. Chapters 4 and 5 describe the development of the Old Red Sandstone continent, changing Carboniferous environments, and the Variscan earth movements. Permian and Mesozoic event are outlined in Chapter 6 which includes an admirable summary of the geology of offshore areas. The final chapter deals with the Cenozoic Era. In his preface Owen explains that, “This is not meant to be another book details he refers the reader to on British stratigraphy. . .” For stratigraphic well-known text books and the maps of the Institute of Geological Sciences. Owen makes extensive use of formation and stage names, few of which are
Engineering Geology. Q. Zaruba and V. Mencl. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1976, 504 pp., Dfl. 97.00, U.S. $37.50. Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 10. The past two decades have seen major developments in the field of engineering geology. However, despite these advances, relatively few textbooks have been published in the field and so the appearance of a new textbook must be generally welcomed. This textbook has, however, a long pedigree. The original version was published in Czech in 1954 and it has subsequently been published in German and Rumanian. This English translation is based on the 3rd Czech edition which has been extensively rewritten, and modified in part. Professor Zaruba, who is internationally respected, has made a series of distinguished contributions to the development of engineering geology stretching back over fifty years and it is of considerable value to have his joint textbook available to a wider, English-speaking audience. Mis co-author, Professor Mencl, is particularly we11 known for his contributions in the field of soil mechanics. The book is prefaced with a short essay on co-operation between geologists and engineers, identifying the critical importance of the full integration of geology within the engineering organization. The opening pair of chapters provide a brief background to the principles of exploration and the interpretation of geological structure. The subsequent chapter provides a review of the mechanical properties and behaviour of rock materials, and rock masses. Investigation is central to the work of the professional engineering geologist and this is covered in two chapters, one dealing with geophysical techniques. The bulk of the text is made up of a series of chapters which illustrate the application of engineering geology in the study of slope stability, construction materials, foundations, communications, underground works, dams and reservoirs. The final chapter provides a broader review of the role of engineering geology in regional planning.
386
The text draws heavily upon specific case histories which are commonly, but not consistently, drawn from countries in the southern and eastern part of continental Europe. Inevitably, therefore, the book relates more to the problems of mountainous terrain, associated with active erosional processes, in a temperate or cold climate. Although the classic applications of engineering geology, to the construction of dams and tunnels, and the control of slopes are of great importance, modern engineering geology is breaking new ground in deep tropically-weathered soils and aggressive, arid-zone environments. Zaruba and Mencl’s book, therefore, follows in the classical traditions of engineering geology stressing the importance of the application of geology in engineering practice. The style of presentation of the text, drawing as it does upon so many examples, is such that careful, systematic reading is needed to benefit from the wealth of professional experience which it represents. The text is abundantly illustrated by line drawings and photographs, and supported by a reference list. There is little doubt that this book will fill an important gap in the need for a comprehensive textbook in engineering geology. It will be of particular value to students of engineering geology, and practizing engineering geologists and civil engineers. J.L. KNILL (London)
The Geological Evolution of the British Isles. T.R. Owen. Pergamon, 1976,161 pp., hardback 25.50, softback 22.50.
Oxford,
This slim book, aimed primarily at an undergraduate market, recounts in an informal narrative style the geological history of the British Isles and surrounding seafloors from their earliest years about 2400 m.y. ago until the present day. In an introductory first chapter Owen outlines the theory of plate tectonics and he also emphasizes how much has been learnt as a result of the search for oil and gas in the seas surrounding the British Isles. Chapter 2 analyzes the evolution of the Proto-Atlantic from the Late Proterozoic until the end of the Silurian. Owen wisely leaves his account of the Lewisian complex until Chapter 3, by then the reader should have become familiar with many of the ideas needed to understand the material. Chapters 4 and 5 describe the development of the Old Red Sandstone continent, changing Carboniferous environments, and the Variscan earth movements. Permian and Mesozoic event are outlined in Chapter 6 which includes an admirable summary of the geology of offshore areas. The final chapter deals with the Cenozoic Era. In his preface Owen explains that, “This is not meant to be another book details he refers the reader to on British stratigraphy. . .” For stratigraphic well-known text books and the maps of the Institute of Geological Sciences. Owen makes extensive use of formation and stage names, few of which are