Geol.731 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (3 C.H)
Engineering properties of rocks, Rock mechanics, Soil mechanics, Engineering geology and earth processes, especially Earthquake, volcanic and landslide processes; Site investigation, Water resources, reservoirs and dams, the foundation of dam bridges and roads, Geological factors in engineering work, Geological investigations, Tunnels and underground excavations, Underground mining methods, Open pit mining techniques.
Book recommended:
- Attewell, P. B. and Farmer, I. W., 1976. Principles of Engineering Geology. John Willey & sons; New York.
- Beavis, F.C., 1985. Engineering Geology. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Melbourne.
- Johnson, R.B. and Degraff, J. V., 1976. Principles of Engineering Geology. John Willey & sons; New York.
- Legget, R. F., 1962. Geology and Engineering. McGraw-Hill; New York.