Civil Engineering Geology

Author: Li Junpeng Xie Qiang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is written as a textbook for undergraduate civil engineering programs in universities and colleges. It can also be used as a textbook or teaching reference for related undergraduate programs such as water conservancy engineering and mining engineering. The book is suitable for engineering professionals in the aforementioned fields and can be selected as teaching material for college and vocational schools. The book is divided into two main parts. The first three chapters cover fundamental geology: Chapter 1 introduces the types of rocks and soils, their geological characteristics, and engineering properties; Chapter 2 provides basic knowledge of geological structures, geological history, and geological maps; Chapter 3 discusses the geological effects of surface water and groundwater. The next five chapters focus on engineering geology: Chapter 4 covers common geological hazards, including landslides, collapses, and debris flows; Chapter 5 addresses geological issues in underground engineering; Chapter 6 discusses geological issues in slope engineering; Chapter 7 covers geological issues in foundation engineering; Chapter 8 is on engineering geological investigation.