Geological Engineering
Geological Engineering (Hardcover, 3rd Edition)
Description
A thorough knowledge of geology is essential in the design and construction of infrastructures for transport, buildings and mining operations; while an understanding of geology is also crucial for those working in urban, territorial and environmental planning and in the prevention and mitigation of geohazards.
Geological Engineering provides an interpretation of the geological setting, integrating geological conditions into engineering design and construction, and provides engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment.
This textbook, extensively illustrated with working examples and a wealth of graphics, covers the subject area of geological engineering in four sections:
Fundamentals: soil mechanics, rock mechanics and hydrogeology
Methods: site investigations, rock mass characterization and engineering geological mapping
Applications: foundations, slope stability, tunnelling, dams and reservoirs and earth works
Geohazards: landslides, other mass movements, earthquake hazards and prevention and mitigation of geological hazards
As well as being a textbook for graduate and postgraduate students and academics, Geological Engineering serves as a basic reference for practicing engineering geologists and geological and geotechnical engineers, as well as civil and mining engineers dealing with design and construction of foundations, earth works and excavations for infrastructures, buildings, and mining operations.
Table of Contents
PART I. FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Geological Engineering
1.1 Definition and Importance of Geological Engineering
1.2 The Geological Environment and its Relation with Engineering
1.3 Geological Factors and Geotechnical Problems
1.4 Methods and Applications in Engineering Geology
1.5 Information Sources in Engineering Geology
1.6 How this Book is Structured
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 2 – Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology of Sediments
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Soil Description and Classification
2.3 Flow of Water through Soils
2.4 Effective Stress
2.5 Consolidation and Compressibility
2.6 Shear Strength of Soils
2.7 Influence of Mineralogy and Fabric on the Geotechnical Properties of Soils
2.8 Engineering Geology Characteristics of Sediments
2.9 Problematic Soils
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 3 – ROCK MECHANICS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rocks
3.3 Stress and Strain in Rocks
3.4 Strenght and Deformability of Intact Rock
3.5 Discontinuities
3.6 Strenght and Deformability of Rock Masses
3.7 In situ Stress
3.8 Rock Mass Classifications
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 4 - HYDROGEOLOGY
4.1 Hydrogeological Behaviour of Soils and Rocks
4.2 Hydrogeological Parameters
4.3 Flow. Darcy's Law and Fundamental Flow Equations in Porous Media
4.4 Evaluation Methods for Hydrogeological Parameters
4.5 Solution Methods
4.6 Chemical Properties of Water
Recommended Reading/References
PART II. METHODS
Chapter 5 – SITE INVESTIGATIONS
5.1 Planning and Design
5.2 Preliminary Investigations
5.3 Engineering Geophysics
5.4 Boreholes, Trial Pits, Trenches and Sampling
5.5 In situ Tests
5.6 Geotechnical Instrumentation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 6 - ROCK MASS DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISATION
6.1 Methodology
6.2 Description and Zoning
6.3 Intact Rock Characterisation
6.4 Description of Discontinuities
6.5 Rock Mass Parameters
6.6 Rock Mass Classification and Characterisation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 7 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL MAPPING
7.1 Definition
7.2 Types of Maps
7.3 Mapping Methods
7.4 Data Collection
7.5 Applications
Recommended Reading/References
PART III. APPLICATIONS
Chapter 8 - FOUNDATIONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Shallow Foundations
8.3 Deep Foundations
8.4 Foundations in Rock
8.5 Foundations in Complex Geological Conditions
8.6 Site Investigation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 9 - SLOPES
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Site Investigations
9.3 Factors Influencing Slope Stability
9.4 Types of Slope Failure
9.5 Stability Analysis
9.6 Stabilization Measures
9.7 Monitoring and Control
9.8 Slope Excavation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 10 - TUNNELS
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Site Investigation
10.3 Influence of Geological Conditions
10.4 Geomechanical Design Parameters
10.5 Rock Mass Classifications for Tunneling
10.6 Tunnel Support Design using Rock Mass Classifications
10.7 Excavability
10.8 Tunnel Excavation and Support Methods in Rock
10.9 Tunnel Excavation and Support Methods in Soil
10.10 Geological Engineering during Tunnel Construction
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 11 - DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
11.1. Introduction
11.2 Types of Dams and Auxiliary Structures
11.3 Site Investigation
11.4 Engineering Geology Criteria for Dam Selection
11.5 Geological Materials for Dam Construction
11.6 Reservoir Water Tightness
11.7 Permeability of Dam Foundations
11.8 Reservoir Slope Stability
11.9 Engineering Geological Conditions for Dam Foundations
11.10 Seismic Actions and Induced Seismicity
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 12 - EARTH STRUCTURES
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Design Methodology
12.3 Materials
12.4 Implementation and Control
12.5 Embankments on Soft Soils
12.6 Embankments on Slopes
Recommended Reading/References
PART IV. GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Chapter 13 - LANDSLIDES AND OTHER MASS MOVEMENTS
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Slope Movements
13.3 Investigation of Landslides
13.4 Corrective Measures
13.5 Collapse and Subsidence
13.6 Prevention of Risks from Mass Movements
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 14 - SEISMIC HAZARD
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Faults and Earthquakes
14.3 Seismicity Studies
14.4 Seismic Hazard Analysis
14.5 Seismic Site Response
14.6 Ground Effects Induced by Earthquakes
14.7 Applications to Geological Engineering
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 15 - PREVENTION OF GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
15.1 Geological Hazards
15.2 Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability
15.3 Safety Criteria in Geological Engineering
15.4 Prevention and Mitigation of Geological Hazards
15.5 Hazard and Risk Maps
Recommended Reading/References
Appendix A: Charts for Circular and Wedge Failure Analysis
Appendix B: Pressure Units Conversion Chart
Appendix C: Symbols and Acronyms
Appendix D: List of Boxes
Appendix E: Permissions to Reproduce Figures and Tables
Index
Geological Engineering provides an interpretation of the geological setting, integrating geological conditions into engineering design and construction, and provides engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment.
This textbook, extensively illustrated with working examples and a wealth of graphics, covers the subject area of geological engineering in four sections:
Fundamentals: soil mechanics, rock mechanics and hydrogeology
Methods: site investigations, rock mass characterization and engineering geological mapping
Applications: foundations, slope stability, tunnelling, dams and reservoirs and earth works
Geohazards: landslides, other mass movements, earthquake hazards and prevention and mitigation of geological hazards
As well as being a textbook for graduate and postgraduate students and academics, Geological Engineering serves as a basic reference for practicing engineering geologists and geological and geotechnical engineers, as well as civil and mining engineers dealing with design and construction of foundations, earth works and excavations for infrastructures, buildings, and mining operations.
Table of Contents
PART I. FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Geological Engineering
1.1 Definition and Importance of Geological Engineering
1.2 The Geological Environment and its Relation with Engineering
1.3 Geological Factors and Geotechnical Problems
1.4 Methods and Applications in Engineering Geology
1.5 Information Sources in Engineering Geology
1.6 How this Book is Structured
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 2 – Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology of Sediments
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Soil Description and Classification
2.3 Flow of Water through Soils
2.4 Effective Stress
2.5 Consolidation and Compressibility
2.6 Shear Strength of Soils
2.7 Influence of Mineralogy and Fabric on the Geotechnical Properties of Soils
2.8 Engineering Geology Characteristics of Sediments
2.9 Problematic Soils
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 3 – ROCK MECHANICS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rocks
3.3 Stress and Strain in Rocks
3.4 Strenght and Deformability of Intact Rock
3.5 Discontinuities
3.6 Strenght and Deformability of Rock Masses
3.7 In situ Stress
3.8 Rock Mass Classifications
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 4 - HYDROGEOLOGY
4.1 Hydrogeological Behaviour of Soils and Rocks
4.2 Hydrogeological Parameters
4.3 Flow. Darcy's Law and Fundamental Flow Equations in Porous Media
4.4 Evaluation Methods for Hydrogeological Parameters
4.5 Solution Methods
4.6 Chemical Properties of Water
Recommended Reading/References
PART II. METHODS
Chapter 5 – SITE INVESTIGATIONS
5.1 Planning and Design
5.2 Preliminary Investigations
5.3 Engineering Geophysics
5.4 Boreholes, Trial Pits, Trenches and Sampling
5.5 In situ Tests
5.6 Geotechnical Instrumentation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 6 - ROCK MASS DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISATION
6.1 Methodology
6.2 Description and Zoning
6.3 Intact Rock Characterisation
6.4 Description of Discontinuities
6.5 Rock Mass Parameters
6.6 Rock Mass Classification and Characterisation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 7 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL MAPPING
7.1 Definition
7.2 Types of Maps
7.3 Mapping Methods
7.4 Data Collection
7.5 Applications
Recommended Reading/References
PART III. APPLICATIONS
Chapter 8 - FOUNDATIONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Shallow Foundations
8.3 Deep Foundations
8.4 Foundations in Rock
8.5 Foundations in Complex Geological Conditions
8.6 Site Investigation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 9 - SLOPES
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Site Investigations
9.3 Factors Influencing Slope Stability
9.4 Types of Slope Failure
9.5 Stability Analysis
9.6 Stabilization Measures
9.7 Monitoring and Control
9.8 Slope Excavation
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 10 - TUNNELS
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Site Investigation
10.3 Influence of Geological Conditions
10.4 Geomechanical Design Parameters
10.5 Rock Mass Classifications for Tunneling
10.6 Tunnel Support Design using Rock Mass Classifications
10.7 Excavability
10.8 Tunnel Excavation and Support Methods in Rock
10.9 Tunnel Excavation and Support Methods in Soil
10.10 Geological Engineering during Tunnel Construction
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 11 - DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
11.1. Introduction
11.2 Types of Dams and Auxiliary Structures
11.3 Site Investigation
11.4 Engineering Geology Criteria for Dam Selection
11.5 Geological Materials for Dam Construction
11.6 Reservoir Water Tightness
11.7 Permeability of Dam Foundations
11.8 Reservoir Slope Stability
11.9 Engineering Geological Conditions for Dam Foundations
11.10 Seismic Actions and Induced Seismicity
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 12 - EARTH STRUCTURES
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Design Methodology
12.3 Materials
12.4 Implementation and Control
12.5 Embankments on Soft Soils
12.6 Embankments on Slopes
Recommended Reading/References
PART IV. GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Chapter 13 - LANDSLIDES AND OTHER MASS MOVEMENTS
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Slope Movements
13.3 Investigation of Landslides
13.4 Corrective Measures
13.5 Collapse and Subsidence
13.6 Prevention of Risks from Mass Movements
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 14 - SEISMIC HAZARD
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Faults and Earthquakes
14.3 Seismicity Studies
14.4 Seismic Hazard Analysis
14.5 Seismic Site Response
14.6 Ground Effects Induced by Earthquakes
14.7 Applications to Geological Engineering
Recommended Reading/References
Chapter 15 - PREVENTION OF GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
15.1 Geological Hazards
15.2 Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability
15.3 Safety Criteria in Geological Engineering
15.4 Prevention and Mitigation of Geological Hazards
15.5 Hazard and Risk Maps
Recommended Reading/References
Appendix A: Charts for Circular and Wedge Failure Analysis
Appendix B: Pressure Units Conversion Chart
Appendix C: Symbols and Acronyms
Appendix D: List of Boxes
Appendix E: Permissions to Reproduce Figures and Tables
Index