Engineering Geology

Author: Zhang Zhongmiao
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This textbook is written in accordance with the requirements of the 2002 edition of the Cultivation Objectives and Methods for Undergraduate Education in Civil Engineering Programs issued by the Ministry of Education, the examination content requirements for China's Registered Civil Engineers (Geotechnical), and national standards such as the "Code for Geotechnical Investigation of Engineering Sites" and the "Code for Design of Building Foundations." As China has begun to implement the Registered Geotechnical Engineer system, the course content fully integrates the teaching syllabus, standards, and examination requirements. Compared to previous textbooks, this edition has added chapters on geomorphology, rock mechanics, and disaster prevention and mitigation. The book is divided into ten chapters, covering main topics such as Introduction, Earth and Geomorphology, Minerals and Rocks, Geological Structures, Rock Mass and Surrounding Rock, Quaternary Sediments and Engineering Properties of Soil, Groundwater, Unfavorable Geological Processes and Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Geotechnical Investigation Methods and Techniques, and Geotechnical Investigation of Different Types. In terms of writing style, each chapter begins with thought-provoking objectives and key points to be mastered after completing the chapter, as well as notes and potential issues during study. Each section concisely explains fundamental concepts, principles, and analytical methods in engineering geology, while also highlighting key points of investigation methods and engineering geology experiments. Case studies are included to analyze the resolution of engineering geological problems. Each chapter concludes with exercises. This book aims to cultivate students' understanding of fundamental theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and innovative abilities in engineering geology. It can serve as a professional textbook for civil engineering, water conservancy engineering, port engineering, road engineering, bridge engineering, and other disciplines at universities. It is also suitable as a review material for the examination of Registered Civil Engineers (Geotechnical) and as a reference for engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, geotechnical engineers, and civil engineering professionals and researchers. Teaching PowerPoint slides are available for this book, and interested parties may request them from the author.