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Foundation Engineering
Design and Construction in Tropical Soils
Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. Like other soils, they are used extensively in construction, being built upon and used as construction materials. Residual soils are formed when the processes of rock weathering proceed at a faster rate than the transport processes by water,...
Published January 18th 2006 by Taylor & Francis
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Tropical Residual Soils Engineering
Focused on tropical areas and their unique problems and issues, this work examines all aspects of residual soils engineering, including both theoretical and practical aspects. This book gives the practitioner a thorough understanding of the characteristics of these soil types, their formation and...
Published June 14th 2004 by Taylor & Francis