Engineering Geology Rock in Engineering

Using an engineer's perspective, it offers a concrete account of the basic facts and experiences regarding the behavior of different rock types in engineering construction. Details geological exploration techniques, stressing drilling and logging core samples. Features a chapter on active faults in engineering projects including legal arguments about project sites. Illustrative case studies, ranging from the Auburn Dam controversy to international examples of single collapse problems, aid in students' awareness of rock mass propensities and structures.

Richard E. Goodman is the author of Engineering Geology: Rock in Engineering Construction, published by Wiley.

Introduction

Geology

Geologic Investigations

Shales, Sandstones, and Associated Rocks

Soluble Rocks: Limestone, Dolomite, and Evaporites

Plutonic Igneous Rocks

Volcanism and Volcanic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

Rock Structure and Fault Activity

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Engineering Geology Rock in Engineering Construction

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

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