Geological Engineering

A guide for developing integrated engineering solutions, which take into account both ground conditions and environment, this extensively illustrated textbook covers the subject area of geological engineering in four sections: fundamentals, methods, applications, and geohazards. Covering topics such as site investigation, rock mechanics, and slope stability, Geological Engineering provides an extensive foundation in the basic concepts of soil mechanics and hydrogeology, while also including stat-of-the are applications. In addition to its superb academic features, the book will also be useful for practicing engineering geologist and those involved in the design and construction of foundations.