Engineering Geology (Series Textbooks for Civil Engineering Majors in Higher Education Institutions)

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 investigation. The book consists of 8 chapters, covering main topics such as: minerals and rocks, geological structures, Quaternary sedimentary soils and their engineering geological characteristics, geological actions of groundwater, engineering geological issues under adverse geological conditions, engineering geological issues of underground structures, as well as methods and techniques of engineering geological investigation. This book can serve as a textbook for civil engineering majors in universities and colleges, and can also be referenced by professionals and researchers in engineering geology, hydrogeology, road, bridge, and construction engineering.