Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and PracticeWhittles, 2007 - 279 pages This volume covers the topic of engineering geomorphology as a distinct discipline. It includes basic concepts that underpin efforts to explain the causes, mechanisms and consequences of landform change. It then considers how the land surface works in the context of wetland, flatland, hills, mountains, rivers and coasts. |
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... assessment definitions . Hazard assessment : analysis of the probability and characteristics of potential hazard events . Probability : the mathematical expression of chance ( e.g. 0.2 , 20 % or a one in five chance ) where possible but ...
... assessment definitions . Hazard assessment : analysis of the probability and characteristics of potential hazard events . Probability : the mathematical expression of chance ( e.g. 0.2 , 20 % or a one in five chance ) where possible but ...
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... Assessment . Thomas Telford . 20.10 Lee , E. M. , Clark , A. R. , and Guest , S. ( 1998 ) An assessment of coastal landslide risk , Scarborough , UK . In D. Moore and O. Hungr ( eds . ) Engineering Geology : The View from the Pacific ...
... Assessment . Thomas Telford . 20.10 Lee , E. M. , Clark , A. R. , and Guest , S. ( 1998 ) An assessment of coastal landslide risk , Scarborough , UK . In D. Moore and O. Hungr ( eds . ) Engineering Geology : The View from the Pacific ...
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... assessment , the expert's assess- ment should be well documented and open for review . Although an improvement over self assess- ment , similar problems may remain , especially if the expert is influenced by the same biases as the ...
... assessment , the expert's assess- ment should be well documented and open for review . Although an improvement over self assess- ment , similar problems may remain , especially if the expert is influenced by the same biases as the ...
Contents
Landform Change 1 Geomorphology and Engineering | 1 |
Energy Inputs and Geomorphological Activity | 6 |
Stress Strain and Strength | 15 |
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Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and Practice P. G. Fookes,E. Mark Lee,Dr. James S. Griffiths No preview available - 2007 |
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