Diversity in the science and practice of engineering geology

Eggers, Mark

doi:10.1144/egsp27.1

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“…L'interprétation de ces mesures géophysiques permet de réaliser le zonage du terrain et un premier niveau de répartion des matériaux qui le constituent et leurs propriétés (Eggers, 2016).…”

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Applications de la Géophysique en Génie civil : cas de la Reconnaissance Géotechnique

Mabiala Ma Diambu

2023

Rev. Cong. Sci. Technol

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La géophysique a pour objet l’étude du champ physique à la surface du sol ou à l’intérieur d’une cavité. Pour ce faire, elle passe par des méthodes tels que la gravimétrie, la sismique, les méthodes électriques en courant continue, etc. Ces méthodes trouvent aussi leurs applications dans d’autres domaines, particulièrement en génie civil. Cela passe par la reconnaissance géotechnique du terrain sur lequel on projette realiser des ouvrages. Cette reconnaissance oriente les travaux de construction. La géophysique intervient aussi dans la maintenance des ouvrages comme le diagnostic des digues ou l’auscultation des barrages et des ponts. Mots clés: Géophysique, reconnaissance géotechnique, génie civil, ouvrages.

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Applications de la Géophysique en Génie civil : cas de la Reconnaissance Géotechnique

Mabiala Ma Diambu

2023

Rev. Cong. Sci. Technol

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Chapter 13 Hazards associated with mining and mineral exploitation in Cornwall and Devon, SW England

Gamble¹,

Anderson

Griffiths

2020

EGSP

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The largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK is found in Cornwall and west Devon, and its designation is based specifically on its heritage for metalliferous mining, especially tin, copper and arsenic. With a history of over 2000 years of mining, SW England is exceptional in the nature and extent of its mining landscape. The mining for metallic ores, and more recently for kaolin, is a function of the distinctive geology of the region. The mining hazards that are encountered in areas of metallic mines are a function of: the Paleozoic rocks; the predominant steeply dipping nature of mineral veins and consequent shaft mining; the great depth and complexity of some of the mines; the waste derived from processing metallic ores; the long history of exploitation; and the contamination associated with various by-products of primary ore-processing, refining and smelting, notably arsenic. The hazards associated with kaolin mining are mainly related to the volume of the inert waste products and the need to maintain stable spoil tips, and the depth of the various tailings’ ponds and pits. The extent of mining in Cornwall and Devon has resulted in the counties being leaders in mining heritage preservation and the treatment and remediation of mining-related hazards.

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Advances in engineering geology in the UK 1950–2018

Griffiths

2019

QJEGH

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Taking the 1950 Geological Society of America Berkey Volume on The Application of Geology to Engineering Practice as the baseline for the world-wide state of the art at that time, this paper examines some of the significant advances in engineering geological practice that have taken place over the intervening period in the UK. The central role of advances in site investigation for development and construction is emphasized, as this can be reasonably described as the core activity for engineering geologists. Here the changes in desk studies, remote sensing, field mapping and various facets of ground investigations are examined. However, it is also necessary to highlight how global developments in communications and computing power have had an enormous impact on engineering geological practice, notably through on-site links between field teams and head office, and the creation of data management systems that allow complex ground conditions to be analysed and modelled. There have also been important improvements in on-site health and safety, the creation of professional qualifications and the adoption of international and national standards for all facets of ground engineering. Finally, some of the challenges engineering geology and its practitioners face in the future are explored, notably the implications of Industry 4.0, the changes that climate change will bring to society, training the next generation and ensuring that engineering geology remains a vibrant and globally recognized profession.

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Diversity in the science and practice of engineering geology

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

Applications de la Géophysique en Génie civil : cas de la Reconnaissance Géotechnique

Applications de la Géophysique en Génie civil : cas de la Reconnaissance Géotechnique

Chapter 13 Hazards associated with mining and mineral exploitation in Cornwall and Devon, SW England

Advances in engineering geology in the UK 1950–2018

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