| Mechanics in the Earth and Environmental Sciences |  | Authors: Gerard V. Middleton, Peter R. Wilcock
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 4,066,491
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 475
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 0521441242
EAN: 9780521441247
ASIN: 0521441242
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
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Product Description
The study of the Earth and the environment requires an understanding of the physical processes within and at the surface of the Earth. This book will allow the student to develop a broad working knowledge of mechanics and its application to the earth and environmental sciences. The mathematics are introduced at a level that assumes only an understanding of first-year calculus. The concepts are then developed to allow an understanding of the basic physics for a wide range of natural processes. These are illustrated by examples from many real situations, such as the application of the theory of flow through porous media to the study of groundwater, the viscosity of fluids to the flow of lava, and the theory of stress to the study of faults. The breadth of topics will allow students and professionals to gain an insight into the workings of many aspects of the Earth's systems.
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