This book contains all the essential ingredients required for the students of Geology and Engineering at Bachelors and Masters levels in addition to all those desirous of pursuing various projects in Earth Sciences. Keeping in view the recent developments in Geology, every chapter has been enriched with detailed illustrations and examples that provide practical understanding to readers. In addition to elucidating on the basic concepts and ideas of geology, the book depicts hazards of various nature and environmental changes. The book is structured in a clear and logical manner to cater the academic and practical requirements of geoscientists and engineers.
| Title |
Engineering Geology, As per AICTE
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| ISBN-13 |
9788126509461
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| ISBN-10 |
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| Publisher / Imprint |
Wiley
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| Binding |
Paperback
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| Edition |
1st Edition
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| Publication Date |
2019-01-01
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| Number of Pages |
532
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I Basic Geosciences
1. Geological Concepts and Data
2 Geological Processes on the Earth’s Surface
3 Materials of the Earth’s Crust
4 Disposition of Rocks
II Engineering Geology and Allied Fields
5 Geomorphology and Hydrogeology
6 Natural Hazards and Environment
7 Clay Mineralogy
8 Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
9 Quarrying, Excavation and Drilling
10 Geophysical Methods
11 Geotechnical Aspects of Soils
III Rock Properties, Behaviour and Applications
12 Geo-Engineering
13 Engineering Rock Classifications
14 Engineering Behaviour of Rocks
15 Dams and Reservoirs
16 Tunnels and Underground Openings
17 Landslides
18 Rocks in Construction
19 Case Studies
IV State-Wise Indian Geological Set-Up
20 Geology of India
Summary
Objective-Type Questions
Review Questions
Answers
Conversion Table
References
Bibliography
List of Permissions
Index
