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Data Analysis and Statistics for Geography, Environmental Science, and EngineeringMiguel F. AcevedoUniversity of North Texas, Denton, USA

This practical, classroom-tested textbook helps readers learn quantitative methodology, including how to implement advanced analysis methods using an open-source software platform. Based on the author’s many years of teaching undergraduate and graduate students in several countries, the book brings together principles of statistics and probability, multivariate analysis, and spatial analysis methods applied to a variety of geographical and environmental models. Theory is accompanied by practical hands-on computer exercises, progressing from easy to difficult. The text also presents a review of mathematical methods, making the book self-contained. A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-8501-7 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-8732-5 December 2012, 7 x 10, 557 pp. Suggested Price: $109.95 / £69.99

Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral LoadingSecond EditionLymon C. ReeseUniversity of Texas, Austin, USA

William F. Van ImpeLaboratory of Geotechnics, Ghent University, Belgium

This second edition of Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading has been extensively revised to suit the classroom setting. New features include homework problems with solutions presented in the student version of the software as well as new and updated case studies that are consistent with modern methods of the characterization of soil properties. The thrust of the book is a detailed presentation of methods of analysis for single piles and groups of piles under lateral loading. These methods make use of load-transfer functions that are based heavily on testing results of full-scale, heavily instrumented piles under carefully controlled lateral loading, coupled with the use of soil-structure interaction mechanics.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-46988-3 January 2011, 7 x 10, 508 pp., Pack Suggested Price: $139.95 / £89.00Also Available in Soft Cover

GeomorphologyMateo GutierrezDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Spain

This book provides a detailed coverage of the landforms of the earth and the processes that shaped them. Some of these morphologies were formed during past geological periods under environmental conditions very different from those of today. Studying these morphologies makes it possible to infer environmental changes involving geological media, the climate, and human activity. The book explores multiple aspects of geomorphology and offers a methodological foundation to approach the study of its various branches. Applied aspects of geomorphology are included to give students insight into the activities of geomorphologists in the professional world.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-59533-9 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2246-3 December 2012, 8-1/2 x 11, 1014 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $129.95 / £82.00

Geological EngineeringLuis Gonzalez de VallejoUniversidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Mercedes FerrerInstituto Geológico y Minero de España, Madrid

A guide for developing integrated engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment, this extensively illustrated textbook examines the subject area of geological engineering in four sections: Fundamentals, Methods, Applications, and Geohazards. Covering topics such as site investigation, rock mechanics, and slope stability, Geological Engineering provides an extensive foundation in the basic concepts of soil mechanics and hydrogeology, while also including state-of-the-art applications. In addition to its superb academic features, the book is also useful for practicing engineering geologists and those involved in the design and construction of foundations. Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-41352-7 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-9221-3 January 2011, 8-1/2 x 11, 700 pp. Suggested Price: $119.95 / £77.00

Petroleum Reservoir Rock and Fluid PropertiesSecond EditionAbhijit Y. DandekarUniversity of Alaska, Fairbanks, USA

Accessible to anyone with an engineering background, this text reveals the importance of understanding rock and fluid properties in petroleum engineering. Along with new practice problems and detailed solved examples, this edition covers Stone II three-phase relative permeability model, unconventional oil and gas resources, low salinity water injection, saturated reservoirs and production trends of five reservoir fluids, impact of mud filtrate invasion and heavy organics on samples, and flow assurance problems due to solid components of petroleum. It also offers better plots for determining oil and water Corey exponents from relative permeability data. A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-7636-7 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7725-1 February 2013, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 544 pp. Suggested Price: $125.95 / £79.99

Strength of MaterialsThird EditionD.K. SinghNetaji Subhas Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India

Strength of Materials, Third Edition is ideal for students pursuing degrees in civil and mechanical engineering, as well as computer science, electronics, and instrumentation. Topics include combined stresses, centroid and the moment of inertia, shear forces and bending moments in beams, stresses in beams, the deflection of beams, torsion of circular members, springs, strain energy, the theory of elastic failure, buckling of columns, pressure vessels, and the analysis of framed structures.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4822-4571-4 June 2014, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 300 pp. Suggested Price: $159.95 / £99.00

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Analytic Methods in GeomechanicsKam-tim ChauHong Kong Polytechnic University

Bringing together a range of areas including tensor analysis, elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, and viscoelasticity, this book is an indispensible guide to the fundamentals of geomechanics. It provides explanations of each subject area, using a step-by-step process with numerous worked examples. The more advanced material, such as 2-D elasticity and application of J-integral to model slipping slopes, supplies a gateway into understanding the latest research results and applying them to practical problems. The book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals and researchers. Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4665-5585-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7048-1 December 2012, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 457 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $76.95 / £44.99

Foundations of Engineering GeologyThird EditionTony WalthamRetired from Nottingham Trent University, UK

Now in full color, the third edition of this well-established book provides a readable and highly illustrated overview of the aspects of geology that are most significant to civil engineers. Each topic is presented as a double page spread with a careful mix of text and diagrams, with tabulated reference material on parameters such as bearing strength of soils and rocks. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and covers the entire spectrum of topics of interest for both students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-46960-9 April 2009, 8-1/4 x 11-3/4, 98 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $35.95 / £20.99

Practical Engineering GeologySteve HencherUniversity of Leeds, UK

Covering a range of roles and challenges that face an engineering geologist, Steve Hencher outlines the fundamental role of engineering geology in civil engineering projects and assesses the various tools that an engineering geologist brings to such a project. The book is illustrated with a number of case studies and provides reference tables of parameters and properties. This is an ideal reference for practicing engineering geologists and graduate-level students of engineering geology.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-46909-8 eBook ISBN: 978-0-203-89482-8 January 2012, 7-1/2 x 9-3/4, 448 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $87.95 / £55.99

Rock MechanicsAn IntroductionNagaratnam Sivakugan, Sanjay Kumar Shukla, and Braja M. Das

An understanding of rock mechanics is fundamental to a number of civil engineering applications, including tunneling, foundation engineering, slope stabilization, and mining. Covering the principles of rock mechanics in a simple, accessible manner for those with little or no background, this book is the ideal introduction to the subject. Outlining the basis of rock mechanics and the relevant aspects of engineering geology, this text is an excellent starting point for advanced undergraduates and graduate students focusing on geotechnical, geological, and civil engineering. Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-80923-8 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7008-5 January 2013, 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 254 pp. Suggested Price: $69.95 / £43.99

Planetary ScienceThe Science of Planets around Stars, Second EditionGeorge H. A. ColeUniversity of Hull, UK

Michael M. WoolfsonUniversity of York, UK

Since the publication of the popular first edition, stellar and planetary scientists have produced numerous new observations, theories, and interpretations, including the “demotion” of our former ninth planet Pluto as a dwarf planet. Covering all of these new discoveries, this second edition explains the science associated with the planets, the stars they orbit, and the interactions between them. Along with more problems, this edition adds new material and improves analytical treatments. To help with solving the problems, Fortran programs are provided on the book’s CRC Press web page. A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4665-6315-5 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-6317-9 June 2013, 7 x 10, 607 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $94.95 / £59.99

Design Analysis in Rock MechanicsSecond EditionWilliam G. PariseauUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

Developed for a complete class in rock engineering, Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics, Second Edition uniquely combines the design of surface and underground rock excavations. Explanatory and illustrative in character, this volume is suited for courses in rock mechanics, rock engineering, and geological engineering design for undergraduate and first-year graduate students in mining, civil engineering, and applied earth sciences. Moreover, it will form a good introduction to the subject of rock mechanics for earth scientists and engineers from other disciplines. A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-89339-8 eBook ISBN: 978-0-203-13660-7 September 2011, 6-3/4 x 9-3/4, 698 pp. Suggested Price: $99.95 / £63.99

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GPS for Land SurveyorsThird EditionJan Van SickleVan Sickle LLC, Denver, Colorado, USA

Completely revised and updated, this third edition reflects the increased importance of GPS in the everyday practice of surveyors and mappers. Providing an accessible yet rigorous introduction to the subject, the book offers a practical guide to the techniques used in real GPS surveying. It explores advances in the field, covering new topics such as block IIF and control segment modernization. From the design of a GPS survey to observation and post-processing, this book presents an overview of GPS modernization and explains the fundamentals of GPS codes such as TRANSIT. The text also features an in-depth discussion of the global navigation satellite system (GNSS).

Print ISBN: 978-0-8493-9195-8 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-8926-8 May 2008, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 360 pp., Pack - Book and eBook Suggested Price: $109.95 / £69.99Also Available in Soft Cover

Plane and Geodetic SurveyingSecond EditionAylmer JohnsonUniversity of Cambridge, UK

This book blends theory and practice, conventional techniques, and satellite-based methods. It gives detailed guidance on how and when the principal surveying instruments (total stations, levels, and navigational satellite receivers) should be used. It fully and clearly explains the concepts and formulae needed to convert instrument readings into useful and reliable results. It provides rigorous explanations of the theoretical background to surveying, as well as a wealth of useful advice about conducting a survey in practice. An accompanying least-squares adjustment program is available for download. Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4665-8955-1 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-8957-5 June 2014, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 276 pp. Suggested Price: $89.95 / £57.99

GeoinformationRemote Sensing, Photogrammetry and Geographic Information Systems, Second EditionGottfried KonecnyUniversity of Hannover, Germany

Geoinformation provides complete coverage of remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, and GIS. This second edition features new and updated information on web-based image viewing with Google Earth; aerial platforms; existing digital photogrammetric software systems, including Intergraph image station, Autodesk, and Oracle Spatial; and more. Additional topics include land management and cadastre, as well as imaging sensors such as laser scanning, image spectrometry, radar imaging, and radar interferometry. The author discusses cost consideration for GIS technology and provides a web-based database, useful for those who want to quickly take advantage of geoinformation over the Internet. Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4200-6856-6 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-3215-8 April 2014, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 472 pp. Suggested Price: $99.95 / £63.99

GIS CartographyA Guide to Effective Map Design, Second EditionGretchen N. PetersonPetersonGIS, Seattle, Washington, USA

The second edition of a bestseller, this book focuses on map design theory and technique rather than map design tools. It highlights new tools and their capabilities through visual demonstrations and explanations of new techniques such as hexagonal binning, big data point density maps, scale dependent design considerations, 3D building modeling, and so on. The second edition has a much heavier focus on digital cartography and its best practices. It has also been redesigned so that it can be used as a textbook with study questions and an end-of-chapter exercise. A solutions manual, instructor’s manual, and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4822-2067-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-2069-8 May 2014, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 317 pp. Suggested Price: $99.95 / £63.99

Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote SensingWith Algorithms for ENVI/IDL and Python, Third EditionMorton J. CantyJuelich Research Center, Germany

The book introduces advanced undergraduates and graduates to techniques used in the processing of remote sensing digital imagery. It is intended for people who are working with remote sensing data in image analysis and GIS environments. The material is self-contained and illustrated with many programming examples in IDL, a computer language which supports the professional graphical user interface ENVI, one of the leading environments for remote sensing imagery analysis. The new edition includes Python-coded versions of the main image analysis algorithms discussed in the text, making it accessible to students and teachers without expensive ENVI/IDL licenses. A solutions manual and figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4665-7037-5 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-7039-9 June 2014, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 576 pp. Suggested Price: $139.95 / £89.00

GeologyBasics for EngineersAurele ParriauxFederal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

Geology: Basics for Engineers presents the physical and chemical characteristics of the earth, the nature of rocks and their interaction with water, and the processes that have created the earth as we know it. The book shows engineers how to take geological conditions into account, explores a wide range of resources, and explains how to manage them in an intelligent way. Through a problem-based learning approach, this instructional text imparts knowledge and practical experience to engineering students and practitioners in the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering, earth sciences, and architecture.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-46165-8 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-7932-0 August 2009, 6-3/4 x 9-3/4, 590 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $109.95 / £69.99

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City Planning for Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and SurveyorsKurt W. BauerSE Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, USA

An introduction to land-use planning, this book covers infrastructure systems planning and development. It stresses basic concepts and the most widely practiced principles involved in urban planning, particularly in small- and medium-sized communities. It also presents zoning, land subdivision control, and official mapping, as well as factors in good land subdivision design and improvement. The text illustrates the importance of proper mapping and control surveys for planning. Written from the perspective that cities are social and economic as well as physical entities, it offers a historical context for urban planning.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-0892-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-0893-1 September 2009, 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 368 pp. Suggested Price: $109.95 / £69.99

Remote Sensing of the Mine EnvironmentH. Sebnem Düzgün and Nuray DemirelDepartment of Mining Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Comprehensive in scope, this volume provides an introduction to monitoring the environmental impacts of mining activities, such as mine subsidence monitoring, slope stability monitoring, reclamation planning and implementation, and post closure mine monitoring. Featuring self-contained chapters, it discusses in detail the necessary principles and techniques. The book is enhanced by illustrative case studies demonstrating how to apply different remote sensing data, as well as techniques for different mine monitoring purposes.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-87879-1 eBook ISBN: 978-0-203-80454-4 August 2011, 6-3/4 x 9-3/4, 220 pp. Suggested Price: $92.95 / £58.99

GIS FundamentalsSecond EditionStephen WiseUniversity of Sheffield, UK

Aimed at readers with a knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) but no formal training in computer science, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to how GIS store and process spatial data. This updated edition includes two new chapters on databases and heuristics, substantial additional material on indexing and raster imagery, and revisions throughout that incorporate up-to-date applications such as GPS on mobile devices and Internet-based services. Figure slides are available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-8695-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-9226-8 September 2013, 6-1/8 x 9-1/4, 338 pp., Soft Cover Suggested Price: $71.95 / £31.99

Fundamentals of Satellite Remote SensingEdited by

Emilio ChuviecoUniversidad de Alcala, Alcala de Henares, Spain

Alfredo HueteUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, USA

An extensive review of remote sensing principles with emphasis on environmental applications, Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing discusses a wide range of topics, from physical principles to data acquisition systems and visual and digital interpretation techniques. The authors present interpretation approaches such as hyperspectral analysis, high-spatial resolution data, fusion techniques, and radiative transfer models. They analyze accuracy assessment methods and demonstrate how to integrate remote sensing results with geographic information systems. With more than 200 figures and graphs, this text is ideal for students and professionals alike.

Print ISBN: 978-0-415-31084-0 December 2009, 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 448 pp. Suggested Price: $121.95 / £77.99Also Available in Soft Cover

The Global Positioning System and ArcGISThird EditionMichael KennedyUniversity of Kentucky, Lexington, USA

Retaining the in-depth description of GPS and its applications to GIS that made previous editions so popular, this third edition includes a discussion of general procedures that allows the text to be applicable to a variety of hardware/software products. It details how to use GPS as a source of input to GIS regardless of the data capture mechanism. Updates to this edition include ArcGis Desktop, ESRI software, and an accompanying CD with GPS data sets for exercises in Trimble SSF and ESRI shapefile formats. A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.

Print ISBN: 978-1-4200-8799-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-8800-7 July 2009, 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 312 pp. Suggested Price: $125.95 / £79.99