Engineering Geology

Author: Guo Kangmei
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book systematically elaborates on the fundamental principles of engineering geology, engineering geological issues in civil engineering, and engineering geological surveys. The book consists of 8 chapters, with the main content including: minerals and rocks, geological structures, Quaternary sedimentary soils and their engineering geological characteristics, geological effects of groundwater, engineering geological issues under adverse geological conditions, engineering geological issues of underground structures, as well as methods and techniques of engineering geological surveys. This book can serve as a teaching material for engineering geology in civil engineering programs at universities and colleges, and can also be referenced by professionals and researchers in engineering geology, hydrogeology, road, bridge, and construction engineering.