Keywords:
Geotechnical engineering.
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Geomorphology.
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Sedimentology.
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Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences.
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Geomorphology.
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Sedimentology.
Description / Table of Contents:
General Introduction: Transportation System and Geomorphic Landscape -- Types and Development of Transportation Infrastructure -- Transportation Infrastructure and Geomorphic Connectivity -- Transportation Infrastructure, Slope Instability, and Soil Erosion -- Transportation Infrastructure and Road Surface Hydrology -- Geomorphological Alteration by Trails and Off-roading Activities.
Abstract:
This book focuses on a significant branch of anthropogeomorphology, which is not adequately studied: the impact of transportation systems on altering earth surface processes and landforms. This book fills the gap with in-depth study on the interaction between individual modes of transport network (e.g., trail, roads, railways, waterways, airports, and tunnel) and surface hydro-geomorphology with intensive literature review, fieldwork, geo-environmental modelling, mapping, case studies, and examples from different parts of the world. On the one hand, this book also addresses the vulnerability of transport networks from climate change and critical geo-hazards like floods, landslides, etc. with case studies from the high-risk zones of India. Overall, this book promotes peaceful harmony between the transport network and its surrounding landscapes as an essential lesson for policymakers, planners, and stakeholders.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
XVI, 244 p. 121 illus., 95 illus. in color.
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online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2023.
ISBN:
9783031378973
Series Statement:
Earth and Environmental Sciences Library,
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37897-3
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-031-37897-3
DDC:
624.151
Language:
English
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