Field Methods for Geologists and Hydrogeologists

✍ Scribed by Fakhry A. Assaad, Philip E. LaMoreaux Sr. (auth.), Travis H. Hughes (eds.)

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
• Year: 2004
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 404
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book is designed for scientists and engineers who want practical information to plan, manage, write, and review geologic and hydrologic projects and reports. It provides step-by-step methods to prepare more timely, readable, and technically accurate reports. Detailed guidelines are provided to prepare the different subj ects included in this book. Source references, project proposals, and checklists are included to assist authors. The use of the techniques described in this book will result in less time spent in report writ­ ing, editing, rewriting, and review, which will save time and money. This book is the result of nearly 50 years of experience in program and project development in the field of hydrogeology. The two main authors P. E. LaMoreaux and Fakhry Assaad who submitted both the idea and the major subjects of the book, have been closely associated during this period with the Geological Survey of Egypt, the General Desert Development Organization in Egypt, the u. S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Geological Survey of Alabama, the University of Alabama, and in a great variety of consulting projects in different States of America and over the world. It is based on experience from the assignment and supervision of many professionals with a great variety of academic training and experience.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages I-XLI
Introduction....Pages 1-4
Front Matter....Pages 5-5
Geology of Indurated Rocks, Unconsolidated Sedimentary Deposits and Karst Terrains....Pages 7-30
Topographic and Surface Geologic Maps....Pages 31-49
Surface Geophysical Exploration Methods....Pages 51-76
Front Matter....Pages 77-77
Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks — Subsurface Geological Mapping and Computer Software Data Management Systems....Pages 79-102
Drilling and Testing: Soil Samplers, Drilling Techniques, and Equipment....Pages 103-150
Geophysical Well Logging Methods and Interpretations....Pages 151-173
Front Matter....Pages 175-175
Ground-Water Hydrology, Hydrogeologic Methods, and Hydrogeologic Data Acquisition....Pages 177-231
Ground-Water Monitoring Wells, Contamination, and Waste Management....Pages 233-260
Front Matter....Pages 261-261
A New Approach on the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer of the Western Desert of Egypt....Pages 263-279
Sulfate and Chloride Karstification and Its Economical Significance....Pages 281-285
Occurence of DNAPL near an Interceptor Well — Pump and Test Treatment for Remediation....Pages 287-293
Front Matter....Pages 295-295
Laboratory Tests for Soils....Pages 297-313
Project Performance....Pages 315-355
Back Matter....Pages 357-377

✦ Subjects

Geology; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Geoecology/Natural Processes; Nature Conservation; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollu