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Applied Hydrogeology of Fractured Rocks

Second Edition

  • Specifically covers hydrogeological problems of fractured rocks
  • A total methodology of investigations covered in an integrated manner
  • Discusses in detail estimation of hydraulic properties from field tests
  • Separate chapters on fracture studies, remote sensing, GIS, groundwater quality, contaminant transport, flow modelling and groundwater resources management
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-19
  2. Introduction and Basic Concepts

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 1-11
  3. Fractures and Discontinuities

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 13-33
  4. Hydrogeological Investigations

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 35-44
  5. Remote Sensing

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 45-73
  6. Geophysical Exploration

    • B. B. S. Singhal
    Pages 75-94
  7. Geographical Information System (GIS)

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 95-113
  8. Principles of Groundwater Flow and Solute Transport

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 115-138
  9. Hydraulic Properties of Rocks

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 139-154
  10. Estimation of Hydraulic Properties of Aquifers

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 155-192
  11. Tracer and Isotope Techniques

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 193-203
  12. Groundwater Quality

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 205-220
  13. Groundwater Contamination

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 221-236
  14. Hydrogeology of Crystalline Rocks

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 237-255
  15. Hydrogeology of Volcanic Rocks

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 257-268
  16. Hydrogeology of Carbonate Rocks

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 269-289
  17. Hydrogeology of Clastic Formations

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 291-298
  18. Water-wells

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 299-315
  19. Geothermal Reservoirs and Hot Dry Rock Systems

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 317-323
  20. Groundwater Modeling

    • B. B. S. Singhal, R. P. Gupta
    Pages 325-344

About this book

Hydrogeology is a topical and growing subject as the earth's water resources become scarcer and more vulnerable. More than half of the surface area of continents is covered with hard rocks of low permiability.

This book deals comprehensively with the fundamental principles for understanding the hydrogeological characteristics of rocks, as well as exploration techniques and assessment. It also provides in depth discussion on structural mapping, remote sensing, geophysical exploration, GIS, groundwater flow modelling and contaminant transport, field hydraulic testing including tracer tests, groundwater quality, geothermal reservoirs, managed aquifer recharge, and resources assessment and management.

Hydrogeological aspects of various lithology groups, including crystalline rocks, volcanic rocks, carbonate rocks and clastic formations have been dealt with separately, using and discussing examples from all over the world. It will be an invaluable text book cum reference source for postgraduate students, researchers, exploration scientists and engineers engaged in the field of groundwater development in fractured rocks.

Applied Hydrogeology of Fractured Rocks - Second Edition is thoroughly revised and extended with a new chapter, updated sections, many new examples, and expanded and updated references.

Reviews

From the reviews of the previous edition: "In all, Applied Hydrogeology of Fractured Rocks helps fill the need for a primer in fractured rocks hydrology. It should prove particularly useful to consultants confronted with fractured rock systems, and are in need of some pointers." (M. Becker, Hydrogeology Journal (2002) 10: 600) "The book has much in it, but nevertheless it must be mentioned that like most of the rest of the book there is a strong section on fractures and discontinuities and their impacts on principles of groundwater flow and solute transport. I recommend that you persuade your paymasters to purchase one copy for your library." (Robin Herbert, Geoscience and Development 6, May 2000)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India

    B.B.S. Singhal, R.P. Gupta

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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