| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
1 Origin and spatial distribution -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Definition of loess -- 1.3 Evidence of aeolian origin of loess -- 1.4 Spatial distribution -- 2 Loess landforms -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Platforms -- 2.3 Ridges -- 2.4 Hillocks -- 2.5 Gully -- 2.6 Secondary landforms -- 2.7 Formation and evolution of loess landform -- 3 Loess microstructure -- 3.1 Microstructural characteristics -- 3.2 Classification of microstructure -- 3.3 Particle size zoning across the loess plateau -- 3.4 Microstructural characteristics under SEM -- 3.5 Summary -- 4 Physical and mechanical properties -- 4.1 Classification of loess -- 4.2 Physical and mechanical properties -- 5 Loess permeability -- 5.1 Dry density -- 5.2 Buried depth -- 5.3 Confining pressure -- 5.4 Permeation time -- 5.5 Freeze-thaw cycle -- 5.6 Anisotropy -- 6 Shear strength -- 6.1 Sedimentary age -- 6.2 Moisture content -- 6.3 Test methods -- 6.4 Dry density, void ratio and compaction degree -- 6.5 Shear direction -- 7 Tensile strength -- 7.1 Significance -- 7.2 Tensile strength -- 7.3 Influencing factors -- 8 Loess geohazards in China -- 8.1 Loess geohazards in China -- 8.2 Shallow loess collapse -- 8.3 Deep-seated loess landslide |
| Summary |
"As a newly formed sediment, loess covers about 10% of the Earth's surface area. The loess covered areas are regions of dense industrial and agricultural development and population concentration in the World, and are also significant in wheat production. This book represents a valuable addition to the literature on loess geology. It details the origin, formation, landform, structure, strength and geohazards of loess, and gives an overall and in-depth view of loess. It will be of value to readers interested in Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Sociology and other related subjects."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
| Subject |
Loess -- China
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Sediments (Geology) -- China
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Silt -- China
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Sediment compaction.
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NATURE -- Rocks & Minerals.
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Loess.
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Sediment compaction.
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Sediments (Geology)
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Silt.
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China.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Zhao, Jingui, author
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Li, Bin (Writer on geology), author
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| LC no. |
2017032733 |
| ISBN |
9781315177281 |
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1315177285 |
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9781351709934 |
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1351709933 |
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9781351709910 |
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1351709917 |
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9781351709927 |
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1351709925 |
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