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Introduction to Engineering Geology

The document provides an introduction to Engineering Geology, defining it as the application of geological principles to engineering practices to ensure geological factors are considered in construction and maintenance. It outlines the fields of study within Engineering Geology, including natural hazards, hydrogeology, and structural geology. Additionally, it lists topics covered in the course and highlights the importance of geotechnical and geophysical investigation methods.

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Introduction to Engineering Geology

The document provides an introduction to Engineering Geology, defining it as the application of geological principles to engineering practices to ensure geological factors are considered in construction and maintenance. It outlines the fields of study within Engineering Geology, including natural hazards, hydrogeology, and structural geology. Additionally, it lists topics covered in the course and highlights the importance of geotechnical and geophysical investigation methods.

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

CHAPTER
01
INTRODUCTION

UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND


TECHNOLOGY
Division of Construction and Transport Technology
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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: CHAPTER 01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS

2. FIELDS OF STUDY

3. TOPICS CORVERED IN THE COURSE

4. TYPICAL REFERENCES

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: CHAPTER 01

1. CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS

Geology is an earth science concerned with the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is
composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Geology can also
include the study of the solid features of any terrestrial planet or natural satellite such
as Mars or the Moon ([Link]
Engineering Geology is just a branch of Geology.

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: CHAPTER 01

1. CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS

Engineering geology is the application of the geology to engineering study for the purpose of
assuring that the geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation and
maintenance of engineering works are recognized and accounted for (
[Link]

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: CHAPTER 01

1. CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS

As defined by the Association of Engineering Geologists (1969), engineering geology is


the application of geologic data, techniques, and principles to the study of naturally
occurring rock and soil materials or ground water for the purpose of ensuring
that geologic factors affecting the location, planning, design, construction, operation,
and maintenance of engineering structures, and the development of ground-water
resources, are properly recognized and adequately interpreted, utilized, and presented
for use in engineering practice. ([Link]
).
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2. FIELDS OF STUDY

Engineering geology encompasses a diverse range of geological disciplines,


especially the following:
 Natural hazards (rock failure/stability and seismicity)
 Hydrogeology
 Structural geology
 Near Surface Geophysics
 Rock mechanics / Geomechanics
 Geomorphology / Surface Processes
 Petrology (and its engineering significance e.g. Rock properties)
 Remote Sensing – to assist with field mapping
 Geographical Information Systems
 Environmental Geology & Contamination (or Geochemistry)
 Potential construction material sources – cross-over with resource geology
 Field techniques – mapping, sampling

[Link]
g-Geology-Sector

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2. FIELDS OF STUDY
Important areas of engineering
geology in civil engineering:

Natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes) Hydrogeology (e.g., Groundwater engineering)

Structural geology (e.g., folds, faults) Field techniques (e.g., mapping, site investigation)

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: CHAPTER 01

3. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Part 1: Fundamentals of Engineering


Geology
 Rock types and geological
structures:
 Surface processes
Part II: Ground investigations
 Geotechnical investigation methods
 Geophysical investigation methods

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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: CHAPTER 01

4. SOME KEY REFERENCES

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4. SOME KEY REFERENCES

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