Geotechnical engineering and Earth's materials and processes
By: Rebecca Sjonger
Series: Engineering in action; Engineering in action
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing
Published: 2016
Place of publication: St. Catharine's, Ontario; New York, New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9780778775065; 9780778775348; 9781427199980; 9781427199942
Subjects: Geotechnical engineering; Soil mechanics; Juvenile literature
Description: "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."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.

Ages 10-14.

Grades 7 to 8.
Table of contents: title: Contents; title: What is geotechnical engineering?; title: Minerals and rocks; title: Soil; title: Forces and stresses; title: Natural hazards; title: Building on the past; title: Modern geotechnical engineers; title: Starting the process; title: Searching for solutions; title: Prototype testing cycle; title: Sharing the results; title: Design challenge; title: Into the future.