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Geotechnical engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Soil mechanics -- Juvenile literature.
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Sjonger, Rebecca.
Geotechnical engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Soil mechanics -- Juvenile literature.
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Geotechnical engineering and Earth's materials and processes / Rebecca Sjonger.
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Sjonger, Rebecca.
Crabtree Publishing, c2016.
Call #:
624
.151
S625g
Subjects
Geotechnical engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Soil mechanics -- Juvenile literature.
Series
Engineering in action.
ISBN:
9780778775065 (hc)
9780778775348 (pbk.)
Description:
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.
Contents:
What is geotechnical engineering? -- Minerals and rocks -- Soil -- Forces and stresses -- Natural hazards -- Building on the past -- Modern geotechnical engineers -- Starting the process -- Searching for solutions -- Prototype testing cycle -- Sharing the results -- Design challenge -- Into the future.
Summary:
"Every structure that touches the ground could benefit from the skills of a geotechnical engineer. Readers will discover how these engineers study rocks, soil, natural processes, and potential hazards to help make the safest, strongest foundations possible. This book introduces key concepts and the engineering design process with interesting examples from the field. A hands-on activity and a design challenge engage readers in engineering action."--From publisher.
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Ages 10-14.
Grades 7 to 8.
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