Geology for ground engineering projects / Chris J.N. Fletcher.

By: Fletcher, Chris J. N, 1943- [author.]
Language: English Publisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2016]Copyright date: c2016Description: xv, 293 pages ; illustrations; 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781466585492Subject(s): Engineering geologyDDC classification: 624.1/51 LOC classification: TA705 | .F64 2016
Contents:
Table of Contents Introduction Framework of the Book The Geological Model Site Investigation Samples Geological Fundamentals Engineering Considerations Geological Time Plate Tectonics Sea Level Changes Geological Histories Stratigraphic Nomenclature Geological Maps Engineering Considerations Types of Geological Map Making a Geological Map Geological Map Interpretation Sedimentary Rocks Engineering Considerations Sedimentary Environments Diagenesis Sedimentary Rock Characteristics Clastic Sedimentary Rocks Biological Sedimentary Rocks Chemical Sedimentary Rocks Intrusive Igneous Rocks Engineering Considerations Composition of Intrusive Igneous Rocks Texture and Fabric of Intrusive Igneous Rocks Plutonic Rocks Dyke Rocks Extrusive Igneous Rocks Engineering Considerations Geometry of Volcanic Deposits Composition of Volcanic Rocks Lavas Pyroclastic Deposits Structures within Hot Volcanic Rocks Lahars Fumaroles Metamorphic and Hydrothermal Rocks Engineering Considerations Contact Metamorphism Dynamic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Alteration Veins Faults Engineering Considerations Fault Geometry Fault Systems, Arrays and Zones Fault Composition Discontinuities Engineering Considerations Compositional Layering Joints Joint Characteristics Foliation Folds Engineering Considerations Fold Nomenclature Fold Classification Fold Geometry Transposition Structures Weathered Rocks Engineering Considerations Saprolite Duricrust Weathering Profiles Weathering Characteristics Clays in the Weathering Profile Karst Engineering Considerations Karst Morphology Karst Deposits Superficial Deposits Engineering Considerations Alluvium Colluvium Shallow-Water Marine Deposits Windblown Deposits Lake Deposits Evaporite Deposits Glacial Deposits Peat References
Summary: Features Explains geological concepts focused on the requirements of the engineer Highlights problems that may arise in a spectrum of geological environments Includes case studies of projects undertaken in many geological situations, and several written by the lead investigators Summary Bridges the Gap between Geology and Ground Engineering High-quality geological models are crucial for ground engineering projects, but many engineers are not always at ease with the geological terminology and analysis presented in these models, nor with their implications and limitations. Project engineers need to have a sound comprehension of the geological models presented to them, and to be able to discuss the models in so far as they might impinge on the design, safety and possible budgetary or time constraints of the project. They should also fully understand how site investigation data and samples are used to develop and substantiate geological models. Geology for Ground Engineering Projects provides a comprehensive presentation of, and insight into, the critical geological phenomena that may be encountered in many engineering projects, for example rock contact relationships, weathering and karst phenomena in tropical areas, composition of fault zones and variability of rock discontinuities. Examples are provided from around the world, including Southeast Asia, Europe, North and South America, China and India. Comprehensive and well-illustrated, this definitive book: Describes the important geological phenomena that could affect ground engineering projects Provides a practical knowledge-base for relevant geological processes Addresses common geological issues and concerns Rocks are described in relation to the environment of their formation, highlighting the variation in composition, distribution and geotechnical properties that can be expected within a variety of rock associations. Case studies, where geology has been a vital factor, are included. These are written by the project engineers or geologists responsible for the projects. Geology for Ground Engineering Projects is well illustrated with color diagrams and photographs. Readers are directed to satellite images of selected areas to explore for themselves many of the geological features described in this book.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-286) and index.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Framework of the Book
The Geological Model
Site Investigation Samples

Geological Fundamentals
Engineering Considerations
Geological Time
Plate Tectonics
Sea Level Changes
Geological Histories
Stratigraphic Nomenclature

Geological Maps
Engineering Considerations
Types of Geological Map
Making a Geological Map
Geological Map Interpretation

Sedimentary Rocks
Engineering Considerations
Sedimentary Environments
Diagenesis
Sedimentary Rock Characteristics
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
Biological Sedimentary Rocks
Chemical Sedimentary Rocks

Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Engineering Considerations
Composition of Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Texture and Fabric of Intrusive Igneous Rocks
Plutonic Rocks
Dyke Rocks

Extrusive Igneous Rocks
Engineering Considerations
Geometry of Volcanic Deposits
Composition of Volcanic Rocks
Lavas
Pyroclastic Deposits
Structures within Hot Volcanic Rocks
Lahars
Fumaroles

Metamorphic and Hydrothermal Rocks
Engineering Considerations
Contact Metamorphism
Dynamic Metamorphism
Hydrothermal Alteration
Veins

Faults
Engineering Considerations
Fault Geometry
Fault Systems, Arrays and Zones
Fault Composition

Discontinuities
Engineering Considerations
Compositional Layering
Joints
Joint Characteristics
Foliation

Folds
Engineering Considerations
Fold Nomenclature
Fold Classification
Fold Geometry
Transposition Structures

Weathered Rocks
Engineering Considerations
Saprolite
Duricrust
Weathering Profiles
Weathering Characteristics
Clays in the Weathering Profile

Karst
Engineering Considerations
Karst Morphology
Karst Deposits

Superficial Deposits
Engineering Considerations
Alluvium
Colluvium
Shallow-Water Marine Deposits
Windblown Deposits
Lake Deposits
Evaporite Deposits
Glacial Deposits
Peat
References

Features

Explains geological concepts focused on the requirements of the engineer
Highlights problems that may arise in a spectrum of geological environments
Includes case studies of projects undertaken in many geological situations, and several written by the lead investigators
Summary

Bridges the Gap between Geology and Ground Engineering

High-quality geological models are crucial for ground engineering projects, but many engineers are not always at ease with the geological terminology and analysis presented in these models, nor with their implications and limitations. Project engineers need to have a sound comprehension of the geological models presented to them, and to be able to discuss the models in so far as they might impinge on the design, safety and possible budgetary or time constraints of the project. They should also fully understand how site investigation data and samples are used to develop and substantiate geological models.

Geology for Ground Engineering Projects provides a comprehensive presentation of, and insight into, the critical geological phenomena that may be encountered in many engineering projects, for example rock contact relationships, weathering and karst phenomena in tropical areas, composition of fault zones and variability of rock discontinuities. Examples are provided from around the world, including Southeast Asia, Europe, North and South America, China and India.

Comprehensive and well-illustrated, this definitive book:

Describes the important geological phenomena that could affect ground engineering projects
Provides a practical knowledge-base for relevant geological processes
Addresses common geological issues and concerns
Rocks are described in relation to the environment of their formation, highlighting the variation in composition, distribution and geotechnical properties that can be expected within a variety of rock associations. Case studies, where geology has been a vital factor, are included. These are written by the project engineers or geologists responsible for the projects. Geology for Ground Engineering Projects is well illustrated with color diagrams and photographs. Readers are directed to satellite images of selected areas to explore for themselves many of the geological features described in this book.

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