A Textbook Of Engineering Geology by Dr. Prakash Rao, Dr. Narendra S. Jain, Raviraj R. Sorate
Book Summary:
It gives us great pleasure in publishing this text book on "Engineering Geology" for the students of Second Year Degree Course in Civil Engineering. This book is strictly written according to New Revised Credit System Syllabus of Savitribai Phule Pune University (2015 Pattern). Geology is a fascinating science in which emphasis is always given on field investigations. However, it is difficult to predict precisely how a given set of geologic material will behave in a specific engineering problem. Therefore, in this field the most important requisites are experience, analytical ability and wisdom.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Civil Engineering Student.
Table of Contents:
Unit I: Mineralogy, Petrology and General Geology.
Unit II: Plate Tectonics and Structural Geology.
Unit III: Geomorphology and Historical Geology.
Unit IV: Preliminary Geological Studies and Remote Sensing.
Unit V: Role of Engineering Geology in Reservoirs, Dams and Tunneling.
Unit VI: Geological Hazards, Ground Water and Building Stones.