Engineering geology

by Gangopadhyay, Subinoy

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Title Statements

Full title :Engineering geology / Subinoy Gangopadhyay.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Oxford University Press
Place of Publication:New Delhi, India
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

The Physical Object

Description:xvi, 566 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780198086352, 0198086350
oclc:ocn828884217
LC Classification:TA705
Dewey Decimal:624.151

Introduction to engineering geology -- Rocks and minerals -- Rock structures and their engineering significance -- Weathering of rocks and its impact on engineering constructions -- Soil formation, engineering classification, and description of Indian soils -- Fundamentals of soil mechanics -- Hydrology and geological works of rivers -- Geological works of oceans and coastal management -- Underground water in relation to engineering works -- Applications of rock mechanics in engineering geology -- Site investigation -- Construction materials -- Treatment of rocks and soil by grouting -- Dams and spillways -- Reservoirs -- Tunnels -- Powerhouses -- Bridges -- Highways, runways, canals, power channels, and flumes -- Natural hazards -- Landslide evaluation and mitigation -- Karstic terrain investigation -- Guidelines for writing an engineering geology report -- Physiography, stratigraphy, and ores and minerals of India.