Carbonate Sediments and Rocks : 9781870325394 : 08 Jun 2005 : This book provides the geological background to carbonate sediments and rocks and furnishes basic information on the compositions, origins, and distributions of carbonate sediments. The descriptions that follow provide models for the earth scientist and a predictive framework for engineering works in such areas. It provides a basic reference tool for the geologist and a reference framework in which the practising engineer who may be unfamiliar with terms is able to understand and evaluate reports provided by experts from other fields. Case studies provide further elucidation. This book will benefit practitioners and students in earth science, engineering geology, petroleum geology, foundation, geotechnical and civil engineering.