TY  - GEN
AU  - Gangopadhyay, Subinoy
TI  - Engineering geology
SN  - 9780198086352
U1  - 624.151 G36 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - New Delhi
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  -  Engineering geology -- Rocks and minerals
KW  - Rock structures -- Weathering of rocks
KW  -  Reservoirs -- Tunnels
N1  - 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.
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.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Engineering Geology
Chapter 2. Rocks and Minerals
Chapter 3. Rock Structures and Their Engineering Significance
Chapter 4. Weathering of Rocks and its Impact on Engineering Constructions
Chapter 5. Soil Formation, Engineering Classification, and Description of Indian Soils
Chapter 6. Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics
Chapter 7. Hydrology and Geological Works of Rivers
Chapter 8. Geological Works of Oceans and Coastal Management
Chapter 9. Underground Water in Relation to Engineering Works
Chapter 10. Applications of Rock Mechanics in Engineering Geology
Chapter 11. Site Investigation
Chapter 12. Construction Materials
Chapter 13. Treatment of Rocks and Soil by Grouting
Chapter 14. Dams and Spillways
Chapter 15. Reservoirs
Chapter 16. Tunnels
Chapter 17. Powerhouses
Chapter 18. Bridges
Chapter 19. Highways, Runways, Canals, Power Channels, and Flumes
Chapter 20. Natural Hazards
Chapter 21. Landslide Evaluation and Mitigation
Chapter 22. Karstic Terrain Investigation
Chapter 23. Guidelines for Writing an Engineering Geology Report
Chapter 24. Physiography, Stratigraphy, and Ores and Minerals of India
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