Books in Earth and planetary sciences

Elsevier's Earth and Planetary Sciences collection brings together pioneering research on the complexities of our planet and beyond. Covering topics from Earth's structural dynamics and ecosystems to planetary exploration, these titles support advancements in geoscience, environmental science, and space studies, offering essential insights for researchers, professionals, and students.

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Compaction and Fluid Migration

1st Edition
Volume 9
January 1, 1978
K. Magara
English
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Reservoir Capacity and Yield

1st Edition
Volume 9
January 1, 1978
Thomas McMahon + 1 more
English
eBook
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Synthesis of Deep-Sea Drilling Results in the Indian Ocean

1st Edition
Volume 21
January 1, 1978
English
eBook
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Marine Gravity

1st Edition
Volume 22
January 1, 1978
P. Dehlinger
English
eBook
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Hydrodynamics of Estuaries and Fjords

1st Edition
Volume 23
January 1, 1978
J.C.J. Nihoul
English
eBook
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Archaean Geochemistry

1st Edition
Volume 1
January 1, 1978
B.P. Windley
English
eBook
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Slope Analysis

1st Edition
January 1, 1978
R Chowdury
English
eBook
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Slope Analysis summarizes the fundamental principles of slope analysis. It explores not only the similarities but also the differences in rock slopes and soil slopes, and it presents alternative methods of analysis, new concepts, and new approaches to analysis. The book introduces both natural and man-made slopes, the nature of soils and rocks, geomorphology, geology, and the aims of slope analysis. These topics are followed by chapters about stress and strain, shear strength of rock and soils, and progressive failure of slopes. This book also presents limit equilibrium methods I and II, which are the planar failure surfaces and slip surfaces of arbitrary shape, respectively. It also includes stress analysis and slope stability, natural slope analysis, and a brief review on plasticity and shear band analysis. Before presenting its conclusions, the book discusses special aspects of slope analysis, such as earthquake analysis, pseudo-static analysis, dynamic analysis, and anisotropy, in addition to Newmark’s approach.

Stability of Tidal Inlets

1st Edition
Volume 23
January 1, 1978
P. Bruun
English
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Developments in Geotechnical Engineering, 23: Stability of Tidal Inlets: Theory and Engineering focuses on all aspects related to tidal inlets on littoral drift shores where freshwater flow is small or non-existing. The selection first tackles the development and configuration of tidal inlets and inlet hydraulics. Discussions focus on flow dynamics and nearshore transport, combinations of waves and currents, sediment transport and storage in the tidal entrance, offsets of tidal inlets, natural inlet regimen, migration of inlets, and origin of tidal inlets. The manuscript then examines sediment transport in tidal inlets, stability of tidal inlets on littoral drift shores, and design and improvements of coastal inlets. Topics cover ocean entrance, overall stability condition, hydraulic and sedimentary principles, non-scouring channels, transport of sediments in wave agitated waters, and sediment transport by combined wave and current action. The publication explores improvements by structures, including natural bypassing, types of improvement, and bypassing by structures and bypassing plants or arrangements. The selection is a valuable source of data for researchers interested in the stability of tidal inlets.

Clays and Clay Minerals of Japan

1st Edition
Volume 26
January 1, 1978
T. Sudo + 1 more
English
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The Bearing Capacity of Building Foundations

1st Edition
Volume 21
January 1, 1978
A. Myslivec + 1 more
English
eBook
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The Bearing Capacity of Building Foundations describes the different ways of ultimate bearing capacity determination of building foundations. This four-chapter book considers the effect of a horizontal force acting on a foundation. It also examines a situation where, beneath the foundation level in the zone of influence of the foundation there are two layers of soil, including the case where the second, lower layer is formed by incompressible rock. A chapter explores the case where the subgrade consists of a number of heterogeneous strata of soil. The remaining chapters deal with the determination of the permissible load of a foundation and the safety factor, and also the contact stress in the foundation line, since this has a great influence on the dimensioning of foundation slabs. This book will prove useful to practicing civil engineers.

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