Originally presented at the Second International Workshop on the Application of
X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) for Geomaterials held in Aussois, France, in
October 2006, this collection of essays from 48 contributors covers a wide range
of topics--from fundamental characterization of material behavior to
applications in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering--and are useful
for studying a wide range of materials, including rock, bone, ceramic, metal,
and soft tissue. Recent advances of X-ray technology, hardware, and software are
also discussed. This reference guide provides valuable information for those
interested in the application of X-ray CT to geomaterials from both fundamental
and applied perspectives.