Books published by A A Balkema Publishers

Over three hundred papers given at the Eleventh International Symposium on Water - Rock Interaction in June/July 2004 in Saratoga Springs, summarizing current research from around the world on the broad area of water-rock interactions.

Presenting current research in the application of numerical methods in geotechnical engineering, this text details a number of new developments in the area, and is suitable for both students and researchers, as well as practising engineers.

Highlighting the most important advances and applications of discrete element modelling in a range of different fields, this volume is a valuable resource for civil, mining, and geotechnical engineers, as well as other interested professionals.

This collection of papers looks at subjects such as transportation, housing and residential planning, ski mechanics, hazard mitigation and avalanche engineering.

This work examines the use of advance warning models to predict flooding and flood damage. Specifically, it includes an examination of the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) rainfall-runoff model, its suitability, uses and limitations.

Examining the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of artisan and small-scale mining in developing countries, this text covers a wide range of issues and case studies of interest to those in the field.

Covering all aspects of biolubricants, this book provides a comprehensive guide to their use, and describes the successes of European users. It includes tips and product information, as well as technical and environmental specifications.

Selected papers from the Fifth International Mining Forum in Cracow 2004, addressing technical issues in mining and mine engineering including mechanical and computer-based advances as well as case studies in Poland.

A selection of thirty-nine papers presented at the third FLAC Symposium. Topics covered include constitutive models, slope stability, underground cavity design, mining applications, soil structure interaction, dynamic analysis and thermal analyses.

This book presents attendees' ideas and experiences of the key approaches to modelling and measurement for geotechnical engineering as discussed at the recent symposium. It includes information on geomechanical problems and scale appreciation.

This modern collection of papers presents thinking in the areas of mine and mill tailings, mine waste, as well as detailing the issues facing the mining and environmental communities.

This selection of original papers covers many aspects of desertification including environmental and weather factors, land management policy, groundwater resources, and understanding biodiversity in fragile ecosystems.

The Second International Conference on Structural Engineering Mechanics and Computation was held in Cape Town, South Africa in 2004.

This text provides a broad view on the research performed in building physics at the start of the 21st century. Topics discussed include: heat and mass flow in building components; energy use in buildings; sustainable construction and more.

Giving an overall view of the developments and technologies of applications in the field of RCC dams from around the world, this book covers: planning and design, materials and construction operation, and performance of RCC dams.

A collection of papers presented at the 1st Kyoto International Symposium on Underground Environment. The papers cover topics including: rock fracture; contamination and barrier; groundwater; underground measurement; rock stability; GIS and geostatistics; and seismic monitoring.

Examining topics such as plant husbandry and vegetation in Yugoslavia, Bronze Age metal and amber in the Netherlands, and pottery classifications and ceramics from Italy, this book expertly gathers together recent work in archaeology.

This documented and illustrated book focuses on the examination of the 10,000 flint artefacts discovered at the well-preserved archaeological site at Oldeholtwolde in the Netherlands.