1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910254101303321

Autore

Benson Richard C

Titolo

Site Characterization in Karst and Pseudokarst Terraines : Practical Strategies and Technology for Practicing Engineers, Hydrologists and Geologists / / by Richard C. Benson, Lynn B. Yuhr

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

94-017-9924-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (421 p.)

Disciplina

550

Soggetti

Geotechnical engineering

Natural disasters

Geology

Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences

Natural Hazards

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Some Common Terms -- 2. The Development of Karst Conditions -- 3. Types of Karst Features -- 4. Karst Maturity and Development -- 5. Areas Affected by Karst and Pseudokarst -- 6. Karst and Its Many Benefits -- 7. Karst and Its Damaging Impact -- 8. Triggering Mechanisms for Sinkholes -- 9. Cave and Cavern Collapse -- 10. Insight into the Nature of Cover Collapse Sinkholes -- 11. What is Site Characterization -- 12. The Strategy -- 13. The Desk Study -- 14. Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing Data -- 15. Site Walkover -- 16. Surface Geophysical Methods -- 17. Invasive Methods -- 18. Geophysical Logging -- 19. Assessment of Larger Open Voids and Structures -- 20. Engineering Measurements and Monitoring -- 21. Hydrologic Characterization and Measurements -- 22. Dye Tracing -- 23. The Conversion of Data to Useful Information -- 24. Risk Assessment -- 25. The Development of a Landfill Over an Abandoned Limestone Mine -- 26. Site Characterization along Bridge Alignment -- 27. EPA Superfund Site -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a practical strategy for obtaining a more complete and accurate geologic site characterization. The strategy and methods



to characterize complex geologic settings are readily available. The strategy utilizes readily available technology, basic science and good, old-fashioned common sense resulting in a solid understanding of geologic and even karst or pseudokarst conditions. We provide an introduction to many off-the-shelf methods available for site characterization as well as examples of their application throughout the book. The purpose of a geologic site characterization is to understand the 3-dimensional geologic framework, along with the engineering and hydrologic properties of a site including any man-made impacts.  A well-done site characterization is the cornerstone of all geotechnical, groundwater and environmental projects.  The geologic conditions, particularly karst conditions, can significantly impact a site including its structural stability, groundwater pathways and potential for rapid transport or traps for contaminants. Once we have adequately characterized the geologic conditions can we carry our remediation, design and construction, model flow, and make risk assessments that are accurate and reliable.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910137843703321

Autore

Napoleon

Titolo

Napoléon & Joséphine : correspondance, lettres intimes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified], : Éditions SPM/Pierrelongue, 2012

ISBN

9782296937765

2296937764

9782296486119

2296486118

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (364 p.)

Soggetti

Regions & Countries - Europe

History & Archaeology

France

France History Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 Sources

Lingua di pubblicazione

Francese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph



Sommario/riassunto

Ce livre réunit, aux lettres de Napoléon, les quelques lettres connues que Joséphine lui adressa et celles, intimes, destinées à ses proches. On pénétrera mieux ainsi le destin unique de ces deux êtres, nés dans un temps de tumulte et de bouleversements, unis jusqu'au sommet de la gloire, que la raison d'Etat finit par séparer.