| General note |
Engineering Geology is designed as a textbook for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering geology, applied geology, mining, and civil engineering. It will also serve as a reference text for civil engineers and professional geologists.<br/>Engineering Geology is designed as a textbook for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering geology, applied geology, mining, and civil engineering. It will also serve as a reference text for civil engineers and professional geologists. The book begins with a discussion on basic geological aspects related to rocks and minerals, geological structures, soil formation and classification, underground water, aerial photo study and remote sensing, and geophysical and drilling exploration. This is followed by important engineering geology topics such as soil and rock mechanics, methods of site investigation for civil engineering projects with detailed coverage on dams, reservoirs, tunnels, powerhouses, bridges, canals, power channels, and flumes. Some of the other important topics that are discussed in the book include the search for construction materials, treatment of geological defects, assessment and mitigation of natural hazards, and evaluation of karstic limestone terrains for reservoir projects.<br/><br/>Table of Contents:<br/><br/>Chapter 1. Introduction to Engineering Geology<br/>Chapter 2. Rocks and Minerals<br/>Chapter 3. Rock Structures and Their Engineering Significance<br/>Chapter 4. Weathering of Rocks and its Impact on Engineering Constructions<br/>Chapter 5. Soil Formation, Engineering Classification, and Description of Indian Soils<br/>Chapter 6. Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics<br/>Chapter 7. Hydrology and Geological Works of Rivers<br/>Chapter 8. Geological Works of Oceans and Coastal Management<br/>Chapter 9. Underground Water in Relation to Engineering Works<br/>Chapter 10. Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering Geology<br/>Chapter 11. Site Investigation<br/>Chapter 12. Construction Materials<br/>Chapter 13. Treatment of Rocks and Soil by Grouting<br/>Chapter 14. Dams and Spillways<br/>Chapter 15. Reservoirs<br/>Chapter 16. Tunnels<br/>Chapter 17. Powerhouses<br/>Chapter 18. Bridges<br/>Chapter 19. Highways, Runways, Canals, Power Channels, and Flumes<br/>Chapter 20. Natural Hazards<br/>Chapter 21. Landslide Evaluation and Mitigation<br/>Chapter 22. Karstic Terrain Investigation<br/>Chapter 23. Guidelines for Writing an Engineering Geology Report<br/>Chapter 24. Physiography, Stratigraphy, and Ores and Minerals of India |
