Chapter 1 Introduction to Engineering Geology 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Engineering geology 1.3 Importance of engineering geology in civil engineering 1.4 Work-activities of engineering geologists 1.5 Recent advancements in engineering geology Reflections and Exercises Chapter 2 Minerals and Rocks 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Origin and characteristics of minerals 2.3 Classification of minerals based on chemical composition 2.4 Identification of minerals under a microscope 2.5 Igneous rocks 2.6 Sedimentary rocks 2.7 Metamorphic rocks Reflections and Exercises Chapter 3 Structural Geology and Stratigraphy 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Stratigraphy and stratification 3.3 Folds and causes of their formation 3.4 Causes and mechanism of faults 3.5 Causes of jointing and genetic types of joints in rocks 3.6 Potential problems from rock structures in engineering construction Reflections and Exercises Chapter 4 Hydrology and Geologic Actions of Rivers 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Geologic effects of surface water 4.3 Geologic processes of a river 4.4 Geological processes of underground water Reflections and Exercises Chapter 5 Mechanics of Rock and Special Soils 5.1 Physical properties of rocks 5.2 Mechanic properties of rocks 5.3 Weathering of rocks 5.4 Soil classification for engineering construction 5.5 Special soils Reflections and Exercises Chapter 6 Natural Hazards 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Earthquakes 6.3 Landslides 6.4 Karst terrain Reflections and Exercises Chapter 7 Engineering Geology Investigation 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Different stages of site investigation 7.3 Aerial photography interpretation and satellite remote sensing 7.4 Geophysical exploration 7.5 Subsoil exploration and sampling of soils 7.6 In situ testing 7.7 Laboratory testing 7.8 Guidelines for writing an engineering geology report Reflections and Exercises Chapter 8 Subgrade and Foundation Engineering Geology Problems 8.1 Subgrade engineering 8.2 The basic types of foundation deformation and failure Reflections and Exercises Chapter 9 Underground Engineering 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Rock mass and stress 9.3 Main types of deformation and failure of surrounding rock from an underground cavern 9.4 Geologic hazards in tunneling 9.5 Classification of surrounding rocks and their application Reflections and Exercises Chapter 10 Engineering Geology Problems of Slope 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Basic types of slope deformation and failure 10.3 Factors that influence slope stability 10.4 Slope stability analysis methods Reflections and Exercises References
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