Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impacts of Karst (2005)

by Barry F. Beck

Overview

Proceedings of the 10th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impacts of Karst, held in San Antonio, Texas, September 24-28, 2005. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE; the Edwards Aquifer Authority; P. E. LaMoreaux & Associates, Inc. Cosponsored by the Southwest Research Institute.

This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 71 papers dealing with karst topography, which impacts water resources, waste disposal, foundation stability, and a multitude of other geotechnical and environmental issues. The goal of this conference was to share knowledge and experience between disciplines by emphasizing practical applications and case studies.

Topics include:

• geology and origin of sinkholes and karst;
• modeling groundwater flow in karst;
• karst hydrology of the Edwards Aquifer;
• prevention and remediation of sinkholes and karstic settlement;
• foundation and geotechnical engineering in karst;
• karst hydrology and dye tracing;
• legal issues and government programs related to karst;
• geophysical applications to investigating karst;
• GIS, databases, and other computer applications for karst; and
• karst and sinkholes in evaporites.

GSP 144 will benefit environmental and geotechnical engineers, and others involved in water resources, water disposal and foundation stability issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780784407967
Publisher:	American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication date:	01/01/2005
Series:	Geotechnical Special Publications , #144
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.50(d)