A guide to British stratigraphical nomenclature
An international classification of rock types was agreed in 1983, but civil engineers are still using outdated maps and terms. Misunderstanding or incorrect rock identification can lead to costly design and construction errors. Introduces a simple new guide designed to help avoid these misunderstand...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Civil engineering 1999-08, Vol.132 (2/3), p.60-62 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | An international classification of rock types was agreed in 1983, but civil engineers are still using outdated maps and terms. Misunderstanding or incorrect rock identification can lead to costly design and construction errors. Introduces a simple new guide designed to help avoid these misunderstandings. (Original abstract - amended) |
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| ISSN: | 0965-089X |