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Selected papers from Geo-Risk 2017, held in Denver, Colorado, June 4–7, 2017. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE. This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 61 peer-reviewed papers on geotechnical risk assessment and management. Topics include: Bayesian updating for geotechnical applications; risk assessment and management of dams; risk assessment of tunneling; seismic risk assessment; and uncertainty relating to geotechnical properties, models, and testing methods. GSP 285 will provide practitioners and academics with a valuable reference on risk assessment and management in geotechnical engineering.

Environmental risk assessment --- Geotechnical engineering --- Statistical methods --- Engineering, Geotechnical --- Geotechnics --- Geotechnology --- Engineering geology --- Geohazards --- Risk management --- Management methods --- Seismic tests --- Geotechnical models --- Professional societies --- Publications --- Bayesian analysis

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This book focuses on the phenomenon of sediment erosion and resuspension in the Yellow River delta, China, which is a vital issue involved in understanding the sediment transport processes in estuarine and coastal environments, and how these contribute to the nature and distribution of geohazards in the subaqueous Yellow River delta and Bohai Sea. The most important sections of this book will be the detailed physical mechanisms and theoretical models of sediment erosion and resuspension problem fully considering the wave-induced seabed dynamic response to waves, which are particularly useful for postgraduate students and junior researchers entering the discipline of estuary and coastal sedimentation, marine geotechnical engineering, estuary and coastal engineering, harbor and waterway engineering and coastal environmental protection. This book can also serve as a textbook for advanced graduate students of Marine Engineering Geology and Estuarine Sediment Dynamics. .

Coasts. --- Geotechnical engineering. --- Environmental engineering. --- Biotechnology. --- Engineering geology. --- Engineering—Geology. --- Foundations. --- Hydraulics. --- Fluids. --- Coastal Sciences. --- Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences. --- Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. --- Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics. --- Fluid- and Aerodynamics. --- Hydraulics --- Mechanics --- Physics --- Hydrostatics --- Permeability --- Flow of water --- Water --- Fluid mechanics --- Hydraulic engineering --- Jets --- Architecture --- Building --- Structural engineering --- Underground construction --- Caissons --- Earthwork --- Masonry --- Soil consolidation --- Soil mechanics --- Walls --- Engineering --- Civil engineering --- Geology, Economic --- Chemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Environmental control --- Environmental effects --- Environmental stresses --- Environmental health --- Environmental protection --- Pollution --- Sustainable engineering --- Engineering, Geotechnical --- Geotechnics --- Geotechnology --- Engineering geology --- Coastal landforms --- Coastal zones --- Coastlines --- Landforms --- Seashore --- Flow --- Distribution --- Details --- Geology

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This book presents an overview of the hydrometeorological and hydrological studies and assists in tackling challenges posed by climate and land use land cover changes. The Ganga River is one of the major living streams on the planet earth and very important river system in India. This holy river is a lifeline for approximately five hundred million people. In the last few decades, River Ganges has been subjected to tremendous pressures with respect to both water quantity and water quality. This situation, already one of the alarming magnitudes, has been further provoked by hydrometeorological changes resulting in droughts, floods and reduced groundwater levels and river flows in addition to the poor river health. Thus, it is imperative to assess the various complexities and possible solutions for better management of River Ganges. This book is a valuable addition to the literature and contributes to research on River Ganges which will help better planning and management of Ganga river basin. The hydrological and hydrometeorological aspects covered in this book help practitioners, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders.

Water. --- Climate. --- Geotechnical engineering. --- Water, general. --- Climate, general. --- Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences. --- Engineering, Geotechnical --- Geotechnics --- Geotechnology --- Engineering geology --- Hydrology --- Climatology. --- Climate --- Climate science --- Climate sciences --- Science of climate --- Atmospheric science

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This book offers a comprehensive review devoted exclusively to slate as dimension stone. Beginning with a description of the slate as dimension stone, the book describes the origin of slate and related geological phenomena. It thoroughly explains key data acquisition methods and techniques, which are accompanied by extensive data. In turn, slate standards are introduced and compared with regard to their importance for product quality. The book covers in detail the specific petrographical, fabric, strength, physical properties and weathering behaviour of slates. The chapter on mining and production provides an overview of the different forms of exploitation and related geotechnical aspects, together with production and workflow design, from the beginning to the final product. The second part comprises a thorough description of worldwide slate deposits and their geology, properties and appearance as well as a brief introduction of the history. Given its scope and accessible format, the book represents an essential guide for scientists, engineers, and professionals in geology, conservation science, architecture, and mining, as well as readers who are active in the slate industry.

Geology. --- Mineralogy. --- Nature conservation. --- Geotechnical engineering. --- Nature Conservation. --- Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences. --- Slate. --- Metamorphic rocks --- Engineering, Geotechnical --- Geotechnics --- Geotechnology --- Engineering geology --- Conservation of nature --- Nature --- Nature protection --- Protection of nature --- Conservation of natural resources --- Applied ecology --- Conservation biology --- Endangered ecosystems --- Natural areas --- Physical geology --- Crystallography --- Minerals --- Geognosy --- Geoscience --- Earth sciences --- Natural history --- Conservation

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This book deals with important topics of current interest, such as climate change, floods, drought, and hydrological extremes. The impact of climate change on water resources is drawing worldwide attention in these days; water resources in many countries are already stressed and climate change along with burgeoning population, rising standard of living, and increasing demand are adding to the stress. Further, river basins are becoming less resilient to climatic vagaries. Fundamental to addressing these issues is hydrological modelling which is covered in these books. Further, integrated water resources management is vital to ensure water and food security. Integral to the management is groundwater and solute transport. The books encompass tools that will be useful to mitigate the adverse consequences of natural disasters. This book is useful for those working in river and coastal engineering. River Engineering is important for fluvial hydraulics, sediment transport, morphometry, desilting, trap efficiency, silting and desilting process. Coastal engineering includes storm surge forecast, optimization of harbour, wave modelling, and shoreline changes.

Coastal engineering. --- Engineering --- Coastal zone management --- Shore protection --- Water. --- Hydrology. --- Natural disasters. --- Engineering geology. --- Earth sciences. --- Environment. --- Natural Hazards. --- Geoengineering. --- Earth Sciences. --- Environmental Sciences. --- Balance of nature --- Biology --- Bionomics --- Ecological processes --- Ecological science --- Ecological sciences --- Environment --- Environmental biology --- Oecology --- Environmental sciences --- Population biology --- Geosciences --- Physical sciences --- Civil engineering --- Geology, Economic --- Natural calamities --- Disasters --- Aquatic sciences --- Earth sciences --- Hydrography --- Water --- Hydrology --- Ecology --- Geology