ABSTRACT

A thorough knowledge of geology is essential in the design and construction of infrastructures for transport, buildings and mining operations; while an understanding of geology is also crucial for those working in urban, territorial and environmental planning and in the prevention and mitigation of geohazards.Geological Engineering provides an inte

part |2 pages

Part I. FUNDAMENTALS

chapter 1|16 pages

INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

chapter 3|114 pages

ROCK MECHANICS

chapter 4|38 pages

Hydrogeology

part |2 pages

Part II. METHODS

chapter 5|64 pages

SITE INVESTIGATION

chapter 6|24 pages

ROCK MASS DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISATION

chapter 7|16 pages

Engineering Geological Mapping

part |2 pages

Part III. APPLICATIONS

chapter 8|32 pages

Foundations

chapter 9|50 pages

SLOPES

chapter 10|50 pages

Tunnels

chapter 11|34 pages

DAMS AND RESERVOIRS

chapter 12|18 pages

Earth Structures

part |2 pages

Part IV. GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS

chapter 13|40 pages

Landslides and other Mass Movements

chapter 14|30 pages

SEISMIC HAZARD

chapter 15|18 pages

Prevention of Geological Hazards