Use of GIS in site investigation
Series: Civil Engineering Surveyor ; July/August 2003, 34-35(2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Examines the use and benefits of GIS in site investigation. Describes the general features of GIS and defines site investigation as the collection of geological, geophysical and geotechnical data for the purpose of project feasibility, design and operation. Expands on the use of GIS in data integration and planning, data analysis, data visualisation and decision support and data and asset management. Concludes that GIS is an ideal tool to store data related to a project for present and future use. Figures.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66915 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123195-1001 |
Examines the use and benefits of GIS in site investigation. Describes the general features of GIS and defines site investigation as the collection of geological, geophysical and geotechnical data for the purpose of project feasibility, design and operation. Expands on the use of GIS in data integration and planning, data analysis, data visualisation and decision support and data and asset management. Concludes that GIS is an ideal tool to store data related to a project for present and future use. Figures.